Car steering 'Covers' - are they any good?

greenhorn · 12th March 2009, 10:17

yup, including install!

Kärlsson · 14th March 2009, 12:21

These are two images of steerings with covers.

For those of us who would like to know the difference between a higher quality hand stitched leather steering cover ( 'carbon fibre' look leather ) with a tight fit for a better look and feel on the Honda and a cheaper laced steering grip on Skoda.

bottle · 14th March 2009, 12:33

The leather cover that comes factory stitched on the palio is really well done IMO.Not talking about the material but the stitching which is a really good tight fit.

the material now has frays / stains with use , do you know any place that does steering covers in Chennai ?

nitrous · 14th March 2009, 12:38

The first one on the honda is absolutely gorgeous.
How much for that?

Btw, are you in the business of automobile upholstery ?

GTO · 14th March 2009, 15:07

Guys, lets keep this thread away from any dealer / commercial talks. Strictly information ONLY.

abhinav.gupta88 · 14th March 2009, 15:13

The Stock Leather Steering Cover on my vRs is nothing but excellent.
Doesnt give you a feel that it is not a different fitment.

amit · 14th March 2009, 15:18

The stock leather wrapped steering wheels are the best in looks, feel and usage. Octavia VRs and Palio S10 being good examples. Otherwise, with the current design and materials that are used for steering wheels, I really don't see the need to have after market wheel covers.

drbabuanand · 14th March 2009, 16:08

hi guys
can you please suggest a good cover for my sx4.i got one from MGA,lace type.
it is not covering the steering fully.its also became loose.(i think it is made for swift).
regarding the stitched ones,is it safe to dismantle the steering in sx4 without disturbing the airbags,steering mounted audio controls e.t.c.
SX4 OWNERS please reply.

rohan_fonseca · 14th March 2009, 19:26

How much would the cover on the civic cost? Also who provides such options? Had spoken to stanely while they were still around in Goa but they do the wheel without the spokes.

MA5K · 14th March 2009, 22:01

Leather steering wheel (covers) that come as standard fitment on cars have top-notch stitch quality, I guess. I had seen on the Baleno VXI and it feels very good as well.

greenhorn · 14th March 2009, 22:25

I have the type shown on the skoda. Works for me, and a lot better than the stuff I see on other cars

Kärlsson · 16th March 2009, 10:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by drbabuanand

hi guys
can you please suggest a good cover for my sx4.i got one from MGA,lace type.
it is not covering the steering fully.its also became loose.(i think it is made for swift).
regarding the stitched ones,is it safe to dismantle the steering in sx4 without disturbing the airbags,steering mounted audio controls e.t.c.
SX4 OWNERS please reply.

The after market leather steering covers must be hand stitched in the car without removing the steering or disturbing the airbags/ controls.

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenhorn

I have the type shown on the skoda. Works for me, and a lot better than the stuff I see on other cars

The idea is to look at better stuff. Try the after market leather hand stitched steering. It is a much better feel and might enhance your driving experience. Your steering is an interface with your car after all.

Quote:

Originally Posted by amit

The stock leather wrapped steering wheels are the best in looks, feel and usage. Octavia VRs and Palio S10 being good examples. Otherwise, with the current design and materials that are used for steering wheels, I really don't see the need to have after market wheel covers.

Yes true its a personal choice. These are an option for people who do not have a stock leather option steering or for those who want to customize their car interiors to individual taste.

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invincible7 · 26th March 2009, 20:57

Ok guys need help.. I need to put a leather steering cover on my car.

Issue is the steering cant be removed as it comes fitted with ABS.

How can i get a professional install with fit and finish in Delhi.

stefanm · 27th March 2009, 12:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by rohan_fonseca

How much would the cover on the civic cost? Also who provides such options? Had spoken to stanely while they were still around in Goa but they do the wheel without the spokes.

Rohan,

You could try Sabharwal Bros in Porvorim for a steering wheel cover, I have seen a few cars they have done, excellent fit and finish, thinking about getting my seats done by him, still debating whether it's worth it to do the steering wheel. Where did you get you seat covers done? had a look at your garage and they look like a superb job, real sporty look to match the handling of the Zen.

Thanks,

Stefan

paddy77 · 27th March 2009, 12:55

Guys going a bit OT here-my topic is Genuine leather or Art leather Seat covers?

I've art leather seat covers in my car, I suffer from a lot of perspiration on my back (of course) while driving, in the summer season especially. My question is do genuine leather cover owners also suffer from the same? Or is it different from Art leather. I learnt that Art leather cannot breathe unlike genuine leather. Is it true?

12th March 2009, 10:17	#31
greenhorn BANNED Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,878 Thanked: 4,910 Times View My Garage	yup, including install!
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14th March 2009, 12:21	#32
Kärlsson BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 31 Thanked: 4 Times	Steering covers These are two images of steerings with covers. For those of us who would like to know the difference between a higher quality hand stitched leather steering cover ( 'carbon fibre' look leather ) with a tight fit for a better look and feel on the Honda and a cheaper laced steering grip on Skoda. Attached Thumbnails
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14th March 2009, 12:33	#33
bottle Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,641 Thanked: 293 Times View My Garage	The leather cover that comes factory stitched on the palio is really well done IMO.Not talking about the material but the stitching which is a really good tight fit. the material now has frays / stains with use , do you know any place that does steering covers in Chennai ?
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14th March 2009, 12:38	#34
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 333 Times View My Garage	The first one on the honda is absolutely gorgeous. How much for that? Btw, are you in the business of automobile upholstery ?
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14th March 2009, 15:07	#35
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 71,825 Thanked: 321,469 Times View My Garage	Guys, lets keep this thread away from any dealer / commercial talks. Strictly information ONLY.
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14th March 2009, 15:13	#36
abhinav.gupta88 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Delhi , India Posts: 4,090 Thanked: 341 Times View My Garage	The Stock Leather Steering Cover on my vRs is nothing but excellent. Doesnt give you a feel that it is not a different fitment.
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14th March 2009, 15:18	#37
amit Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 3,716 Thanked: 451 Times	The stock leather wrapped steering wheels are the best in looks, feel and usage. Octavia VRs and Palio S10 being good examples. Otherwise, with the current design and materials that are used for steering wheels, I really don't see the need to have after market wheel covers.
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14th March 2009, 16:08	#38
drbabuanand BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: trichy Posts: 60 Thanked: 8 Times	hi guys can you please suggest a good cover for my sx4.i got one from MGA,lace type. it is not covering the steering fully.its also became loose.(i think it is made for swift). regarding the stitched ones,is it safe to dismantle the steering in sx4 without disturbing the airbags,steering mounted audio controls e.t.c. SX4 OWNERS please reply.
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14th March 2009, 19:26	#39
rohan_fonseca BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Panaji Posts: 984 Thanked: 9 Times View My Garage	How much would the cover on the civic cost? Also who provides such options? Had spoken to stanely while they were still around in Goa but they do the wheel without the spokes.
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14th March 2009, 22:01	#40
MA5K BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 76 Thanked: 11 Times	Leather steering wheel (covers) that come as standard fitment on cars have top-notch stitch quality, I guess. I had seen on the Baleno VXI and it feels very good as well.
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14th March 2009, 22:25	#41
greenhorn BANNED Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,878 Thanked: 4,910 Times View My Garage	I have the type shown on the skoda. Works for me, and a lot better than the stuff I see on other cars
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26th March 2009, 20:57	#43
invincible7 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Delhi NCR Posts: 665 Thanked: 173 Times	Ok guys need help.. I need to put a leather steering cover on my car. Issue is the steering cant be removed as it comes fitted with ABS. How can i get a professional install with fit and finish in Delhi.
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27th March 2009, 12:55	#45
paddy77 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: pune Posts: 80 Thanked: 0 Times	Guys going a bit OT here-my topic is Genuine leather or Art leather Seat covers? I've art leather seat covers in my car, I suffer from a lot of perspiration on my back (of course) while driving, in the summer season especially. My question is do genuine leather cover owners also suffer from the same? Or is it different from Art leather. I learnt that Art leather cannot breathe unlike genuine leather. Is it true?
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