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Steering wheel cover, 2020

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by RatAssassin, May 13, 2020.

  1. May 13, 2020 at 3:42 PM
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    RatAssassin

    RatAssassin [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I have to ask because I hate a dirty faded, scratched up nasty sweat and grime gummy feeling wet yak stankin' steering wheel.

    I always use the cheapie stretch on $5.00 ones and buy them regularly for my work trucks.
    I bought one for my new Tacoma today and put it on. They are like fake, thin neoprene. When they get that nasty feeling or wear out.....I just toss them or bucket wash them and put them back on. And my guys take good care of the trucks too. That helps.

    But $5 stretch universal cheapy cover? For my new truck? No likey.

    I don't need an expensive sew on cover, I just need to know if anyone has found one that protects, but compliments the Tacoma steering wheel. But more importantly......fits.
    I have on my other trucks, tried to buy fake leather ones for the size steering wheels and put them over, but they never seem to go on or are anything BUT the size.

    Figured I'd save my frustration and ask here......even if it seems like an insignificant question.
    Any input for what works would be appreciated.:)
     
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  2. May 15, 2020 at 9:06 AM
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    Dustin.K96

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  3. May 15, 2020 at 9:12 AM
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    GarlicFarts

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  4. May 15, 2020 at 11:23 AM
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    TacoStarv

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    I wrapped my steering wheel with 550 paracord, Ive tried some covers before but I wasn’t a big fan so I switch to that, better grip on the steering wheel for me at least
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  5. May 15, 2020 at 12:55 PM
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    STrooper

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    How you did this??
     
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  6. May 15, 2020 at 1:19 PM
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  7. May 15, 2020 at 1:19 PM
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    hiPSI

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    Get a big roll of 550 and start going around the steering wheel?:notsure:
     
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  8. May 15, 2020 at 1:50 PM
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    STrooper

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    No way... really?!??
     
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  9. May 15, 2020 at 6:29 PM
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    SilverBulletII

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    I know OP stated no sew on wheel covers. But, I have to say I really like my Wheelskin. It's been on my truck over two years. Worth the $ and the time to sew it on.
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  10. May 15, 2020 at 6:32 PM
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    rblalliance

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  11. Feb 17, 2021 at 6:32 PM
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    tractorfarmer123

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    That's a good idea. But.... you skipped that part that I can't stand and that is the slippery plastic crap at the bottom. The grippy rubber steering wheel is fine, but I want to get a steering wheel cover just so I don't slip on that smooth plastic. I might do what you did and try to cover the bottom part.
     
  12. Feb 17, 2021 at 6:35 PM
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    tractorfarmer123

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    Do you have a part number?
     
  13. Feb 18, 2021 at 5:35 AM
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    Sorry, I don’t have the part number. I would email Wheekskinz to make sure you get the right part. The first one they sent me (ordered online) didn’t fit right. I emailed them and they promptly sent me the right one.
    The cover has been holding up great.
     
  14. Feb 18, 2021 at 9:47 AM
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    Was the first one the size they recommended from their own chart? I just ordered the color samples. Thanks for the info!
     
  15. Feb 18, 2021 at 10:02 AM
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    I don't recall if there was a chart involved. I remember following online prompts.
    The first cover they sent me didn't have enough material to cover the bump outs that are at the 2 o'clock and 10 o'clock hand positions. The second one they sent me was fine.
     
  16. Feb 19, 2021 at 12:31 AM
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    Ok. Thanks for the detailed info! It looks nice on your truck. I plan on keeping my truck for 20 years and like to keep high use areas covered. Like the seats.
     
  17. Feb 19, 2021 at 4:22 AM
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    The seat covers are from Clazzio.
     
  18. Feb 19, 2021 at 8:01 AM
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    I didn't see them in the photo. But I already got some.
     
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    I actually got ran out of that paracord that’s why I didn’t do the bottom part then. But it’s done now. I got a black paracord and actually finished it a few months ago
     

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