Coverking Ballistic Seat Covers

I have CoverKing neoprene seat covers and love them. I've had them for 3 years and they still look new. They make great seat covers.

 

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I would like to see some more pics after a little time in the seat.

 

I just ordered an all black neoprene set through Costco and the back portion doesn't fit correctly. Their's not enough velcro/material to make it all the way through, under and around the factory TRD Sport seats because of the plastic flap built-in the seat.

 

6 years later..

 

I may do the back seats in my truck and both son's vehicles with this.

 

Yeah that looks really loose...

 

I don't have either sides elastic bungees attached underneath. Even with them clipped, it will probably have a little looseness

 

was looking at the Poly/cotton version today, I agree with others the Wet Okleys are probably the best but cost way too much and im not sure how they would handle dirt/mud and the ease of washing them in a clothes washer like cheaper versions https://www.autoanything.com/seat-covers/75A4647A0A0.aspx

 

I went with these just because I heard so much about many wet okels causing peoples butts to sweat. I dont like sweaty butts.

 

I have had Wet Okole seat covers and I loved them and they fit like OME seat covers .... however .... changing this time to ... CoverKing

Removing my Costco seat covers now (which have been great) .... and ... this time I am trying these for a loose fit to easily remove and clean.

 

what are some of the negatives of Wet Okoles, other than they get hot in warmer climates and are expensive. I do construction work and may have dirt or mud, markout paint stains that would get transfered to the seat covers, would the Neoprene material of the Okoloes be not a good choice because I want to clean the seat covers to remove this kind of grime. Im leaning towards a Ballistic cloth or Canvas type material. wet okoles seem good if u go to the beach and have wet clothes, not for heavy duty protection versus the elements.

 

I have 0 experience with Wet Okoles. However, in the age of internet buying, in my opinion, I only buy things I know that I wont have to return if they aren't right for the application

 

...^^^... IMO ... This is exactly as you have said .... I love the Wet Okole seat covers for that OEM look .... but .... they are difficult to take off to clean. I have a blanket type seat cover that you would probably like. It fits on the headrest and lays on the seat and pops off if 2 seconds and can be hosed off. It's rubber on the bottom and tough nylon of top. I will take them off later and give you a name.

I liked the looser fit seat covers to remove and clean and I could care less about the look.

 

this is exactly what I have now, I got cheapy universal fit type ones that are loose but cover and protect pretty well and I can easily just pull off with little effort to clean. I was looking at these Cabelas universal fit covers as a replacement a set would be $40 plus shipping. these get good reviews and u cant beat the price https://www.cabelas.com/catalog/pro....z_btnclk=YMAL-2250860&WT.z_pg_ref=prd1791205

 

...^^^... I have Aries Seat Defenders and I love them and they are cheap and quick to put on and take off ... got the idea from another TW'er .... see video.

The Aries saved my a** when they caught a complete 16 oz Coke that leaked on the seat 2 summers ago with NOT a drop on the seat and NO wear on seat cover either. I am careful but someone left the Coke on the seat in a paper bag in the sun and heat so some things just happen.

I am going to put on CoverKings under the present Aries Seat Covers .... have Costco seat covers under them now.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmnFioANOHk

 

I used the Aries Seat Defender on my drivers side seat for a while when I hauling stuff out to the dump and didn't want the seat to get funked out from my sweat. Super easy to put on and take off. Decided to get full covers for both seats when my brother came over to work on his truck and needed to go to the auto parts store. Pulled the Aries off my seat on put it on his seat and laid a couple of towels on mine.

I didn't get CoverKing but went with CalTrend Dura-Plus. Yes, they are more expensive, but the reviews on AutoAnything helped me go for the CalTrend. To me they are comparable to Carhart. Tough canvas and they fit pretty good. The one thing I was a little disapointed in were the backs. The storage pockets on the seat covers and NOTHING like the OEM pockets. Also, I don't believe any seat cover is going to have a totally snug fit. I'm attaching some pics for visual reference. Disclamer; the passenger seat covers were put on without removing the seat from the truck. The drivers side seat was removed for the install of the covers. I do not drive my truck much and I would venture to say that only one person has been in the truck since the install. Now that cooler weather is here I may pull both seats out and adjust the covers.

 

they look pretty stout

 

I have Wet Okoles in my 4runner and love them. They are a little warm in the summer, but very easy to clean. No need to remove them. Buy wetsuit shampoo and mix up a gallon of water/soap. Wash them down on the seats with a clean rag and let them air dry with the windows down. Been doing this for years, including last weekend, and they look brand new. I'll never buy anything else.