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Jp7 03-27-2009 11:29 PM

Steering wheel mod?
 
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Does anybody have any wheel covers they recommend? I found a perfectly colored wheel cover @ autozone but I couldn't stretch it over my wheel no matter how hard I tried (even had some friends try and help!) The reason why I loved this one was because It matched my sonic blue paint.

I would want to get something that matches the color scheme on the truck.

The one I wanted is the same on my cousin has in his cavalier, it fits his wheel but our wheels are bigger.

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RangerMuse 03-27-2009 11:32 PM

I work at autozone man and I tell ya it will fit. I have ppl come in a lot saying they wont fit but you just have to keep workin at it.

They are SUPER tight. (But thats how we like it right)

korey89 03-27-2009 11:33 PM

http://www.wheelskins.com/

PITA to put on but it's the only wheel cover I'd ever use.

FordGuy302 03-27-2009 11:35 PM

Yea i about had to beat mine on and i mashed like 4 fingers but its on

Jp7 03-27-2009 11:39 PM

I put it in the oven to make it bigger, and even had 2 guys trying to help me! - still couldn't get it on. Guess that was because my wheel is .75 inches bigger than the size recommended on the package (duh! haha)

Jp7 03-27-2009 11:43 PM


Originally Posted by korey89 (Post 1267461)
http://www.wheelskins.com/

PITA to put on but it's the only wheel cover I'd ever use.

Those look pretty good, but I don't know if "blue" or "cobalt blue" would match better?

Do you have one of the 2 tone ones? I like how they look more "stock"

korey89 03-27-2009 11:52 PM


Originally Posted by Jp7 (Post 1267469)
Those look pretty good, but I don't know if "blue" or "cobalt blue" would match better?

Do you have one of the 2 tone ones? I like how they look more "stock"

No I have the original one in black, they look stock and are so tight you can feel the little finger bumps on the back of the wheel. If you closed your eyes and felt the outside diameter of the wheel you would never know it's a cover.

In regards to the color, I think they will send you a free swatch of the leather to see what color you like best.


Edit,
"8. What leather colors are available?
Click on colors to see the leather colors that we offer. Please remember that the color representations will vary from monitor to monitor. We will be happy to send you actual leather color samples so you can make the proper choice for your vehicle. Just call 1 800 755-2128, 8:30AM to 4:00PM Pacific Time, or E-mail us at info@wheelskins.com with the color samples you wish to see, and we will send them to you right away."

Mark98xlt 03-28-2009 12:53 AM

its going to be be hard to match that sonic purple.

Fx4wannabe01 03-28-2009 04:32 AM

steering wheels covers FTL. factory leather wrapped grip FTW.

Rolldogg 03-28-2009 08:02 AM

I had a black/grey one. It was alright at first, but after a year it got pretty gross. The only bonus was in the winter, the cover was a foam type material, and wouldn't be cold on your hands.

I'd try to get my hands on a leather wrapped one.

Tys 4x4 FTW 03-28-2009 08:55 AM


Originally Posted by Fx4wannabe01 (Post 1267554)
steering wheels covers FTL. factory leather wrapped grip FTW.

i was about to say the same exact thing

GrafixGuy 03-28-2009 09:21 AM

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mine reminds me of a subaru STi wheel

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Redneckstone 03-28-2009 09:23 AM

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This is what i think of steering wheel covers... lol...



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Jimmeh 03-28-2009 09:54 AM

I don't consider a steering wheel cover really a mod......that's mainly just like a addition, lol.

Unless of course you took the steering wheel cover out of a Lambo, or better yet, the entire steering column. Then, we're talking moddish.

Smakes 03-28-2009 10:06 AM

speaking of steering colums.. dont ever try to readjust the heighth of one while the vehicle is in motion.. i did that lastnight in my moms 98 expo and nearly swerved into the other lane haha

Fx4wannabe01 03-28-2009 11:57 AM

^^you just dont know how to do it right...i do it all the time.

Ciaran 03-28-2009 12:12 PM

I put my wheel cover on waiting at a red light.

Putting on a wheel cover is NOT a mod.

korey89 03-28-2009 12:18 PM

You guys need to try putting on one of those Wheelskins, it seriously takes like 45 mins or more.

GrafixGuy 03-31-2009 10:31 AM

put it on the hood for 5 mins. in the middle of summer and bam goes right on there...

sullys_ranger 03-31-2009 10:47 AM

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I got mine from autozone. I always liked a fatter steering wheel so I like covers
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FX2.3 03-31-2009 10:58 AM


Originally Posted by korey89 (Post 1267876)
You guys need to try putting on one of those Wheelskins, it seriously takes like 45 mins or more.

Yep, and when you break the thread it's an awww crap moment.. Mines been on over a year and the cheapy from pepboys.. looks damn good to me.. doesn't slip or look cheap.. looks stock..

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f8...sh/dash001.jpg

No I did not take apart the dash to put the cover on, lol.

korey89 03-31-2009 12:14 PM

Yours looks really good, I got frustrated and messed mine up a little. I'll probably just get another new one eventually. How much was the Pepboys one?

crazymikey 03-31-2009 02:00 PM


Originally Posted by Fx4wannabe01 (Post 1267554)
steering wheels covers FTL. factory leather wrapped grip FTW.

True.

But, unless you have a steering wheel like mine which is all chewed up and faded and worn and looking really ugly, a cover is really the only way to fix it.

crazymikey 03-31-2009 02:02 PM


Originally Posted by sullys_ranger (Post 1272196)
I got mine from autozone. I always liked a fatter steering wheel so I like covers
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s.../102_23141.jpg


dude, I love your seats. Are those stock?


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