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Old Apr 22, 2005 | 10:27 PM
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Default Leather steering wheel cover that matches interior!

I found this cover at Pep Boys recently, it matches the interior really well. It fits really well, does not slide around at all. It is made by BELL and costs $15.

Old Apr 23, 2005 | 12:31 AM
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looks good, are the sections with little holes cloth or leather?

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Originally Posted by alexw1
looks good, are the sections with little holes cloth or leather?

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Perforated leather.
Old Apr 23, 2005 | 06:29 AM
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man that is sweet, i gotta get me one of those.
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wheelskins makes 3 different types i got the yellow/black combo all leather laced it up in 10 minutes, great feel too./$33.00 LANDED,, THE YELLOW COLOR IS A LITTLE DEEPER THAN MY SOLAR YELLOW xb, but it looks reLLY COOL!!!!
Old Apr 24, 2005 | 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by DIVINEXB
wheelskins makes 3 different types i got the yellow/black combo all leather laced it up in 10 minutes, great feel too./$33.00 LANDED,, THE YELLOW COLOR IS A LITTLE DEEPER THAN MY SOLAR YELLOW xb, but it looks reLLY COOL!!!!
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I'm not comfortable using any cover that's not stiched or
glued on. It would have to be affixed solidly for me to use it.

It scares me when I see chicks with the big fuzzy wheel
covers. (sigh) I'm sure those hold really well in a panic
situation.
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THIS WHEELSKIN COVER, LOOKS AND FEELS LIKES ITZ STITCHED ON .ONCE ITZ LACED ON THE RIGHT WAY.YOU WOULD NEVER TELL THAT ITZ NOT STITCHED ON!!!!!!!! IT WORKS!!!!!!
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This leather cover sticks amazingly well, I have never had it move.
Old Apr 25, 2005 | 01:15 AM
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Originally Posted by DIVINEXB
THIS WHEELSKIN COVER, LOOKS AND FEELS LIKES ITZ STITCHED ON .ONCE ITZ LACED ON THE RIGHT WAY.YOU WOULD NEVER TELL THAT ITZ NOT STITCHED ON!!!!!!!! IT WORKS!!!!!!
I had a wheelskin cover in my previous car and since they don't cover the spokes of the wheel, they look cheap.
Old Apr 25, 2005 | 01:33 AM
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i'm talking about a steering whell cover,, not a tire
Old Apr 25, 2005 | 01:47 AM
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It depends on size and fit. . . those things are "universal," and all steering wheels vary in size. To fit correctly, they have to be stretched on, and are a pain to get on and off. If the fit is correct, there is no way it will move. . . trust me. But if you have a small wheel, and it is loose, it could be a hazard.
Old Apr 25, 2005 | 02:19 AM
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It seems the xB and xA's wheels are smaller, but this one has not slipped on me... ever.
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