Steering Wheel Covers Curious for those who have put a cover on your steering wheel, what did you use? My steering wheel measures 17" in diameter and is very skinny. My big hands would like more to grab. I like the old school leather lace grip type. Finding this size it hard and if I get a 16" and try to stretch it, the synthetic type break from what I have read. So I think real leather is probably the best way to go but my major concern is that the wheel is so skinny will there be too much material and or a lot of overlap?
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Re: Steering Wheel Covers Google truck steering wheel cover. I see some old style laced on that claim to fit 16" - 18" wheels.
Superior 58-0470B Truckline Sport Grip Steering Wheel Cover is one of them. |
Re: Steering Wheel Covers I checked that out and it is the style I would like but it says it covers a wheel up to 3 1/2" circumference, darn these old steering wheels are about 1 1/4? circumference, what do you do with all the extra material?
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Pipe insulation, then install the wheel cover over it. If the wheel cover goes completely around it, you will never see the insulation. It should give you the feel of a padded steering wheel.
As to how it will look, as good as the cover. |
Re: Steering Wheel Covers Interesting idea, wonder how the finish product looks?
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Racer rope for me..
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Re: Steering Wheel Covers Like 40cpesaid. The cover can overlap in back.
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Re: Steering Wheel Covers This company made up a steering wheel cover for my 54 Ford. I sent them the dimensions and they made a cover that fit perfectly. You lace it up yourself. http://steeringwheelscover.com
They have a nice tutorial on their site |
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I bought a 16" leather cover, had a hell of a time to stretch it over my '38 banjo wheel, but it does fit like a glove and has been on there now for almost 30 years. Nothing beats real leather.
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Renfrew hockey stick grip tape was my solution to the cracked wheel in my '39 p/u. Isn't sticky like electrical friction tape.
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Re: Steering Wheel Covers Do you have a sewing machine? If so,it's really easy to make one. It'll probably cost around five bucks. It's worth a try.
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Re: Steering Wheel Covers I've thought about trying bicycle handlebar wrap. They use leather for that sometimes.
I haven't tried it yet, tho. Al Hook |
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It was Grand Auto Supply, which became O'Reilly Auto Parts in 2009. Just a cellophane package item, you might still find one. |
Re: Steering Wheel Covers Try your local saddle shop. They will make you one.
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Re: Steering Wheel Covers A nice pair of driving gloves work wonders and you don't have to screw up a beautiful steering wheel. My 2¢
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