Steering Wheel Covers

[billybronco1]

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?

[38bill]

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.

[billybronco1]

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?

[Merc Cruzer]

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.

[billybronco1]

Interesting idea, wonder how the finish product looks?

[40cpe]

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Originally Posted by billybronco1

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?

Using a cloth tape measure, my '38 banjo wheel measures ~2 5/8 inches around high point on the finger notches and ~3 inches on the thumb tabs. Any overage is overlapped with the exposed edge toward the dash.

[Talkwrench]

Racer rope for me..

[38bill]

Like 40cpesaid. The cover can overlap in back.

[paul2748]

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

[drolston]

Originally Posted by paul2748

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

Ditto on that vendor. The cover I got for my '41 went on perfectly and feels great. No slipping on those sweaty palm days.

[ford38v8]

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.

[51504bat]

Renfrew hockey stick grip tape was my solution to the cracked wheel in my '39 p/u. Isn't sticky like electrical friction tape.

[billybronco1]

Originally Posted by ford38v8

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.

That looks sweet, any idea where you got it 30 years ago, company probably is long gone.

[Willit Stop]

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.

[Als48]

I've thought about trying bicycle handlebar wrap. They use leather for that sometimes.
I haven't tried it yet, tho.

Al Hook

[ford38v8]

Originally Posted by billybronco1

That looks sweet, any idea where you got it 30 years ago, company probably is long gone.

It was Grand Auto Supply, which became O'Reilly Auto Parts in 2009. Just a cellophane package item, you might still find one.

[MuskegonFlatheadFan]

Try your local saddle shop. They will make you one.

[Lawson Cox]

A nice pair of driving gloves work wonders and you don't have to screw up a beautiful steering wheel. My 2¢