My steering wheel wrap thoughts

[BMWofVS]

For those interested, I wanted to give my steering wheel a different look and wasn't looking to replace the wheel but to add to it. After weeks of research I decided to take the plunge on a wheel wrap. And here are my thoughts...

The wrap looks very professional, material feels great, and perfect fit. I customized it and went with suede sides, perforated leather top/bottom, light blue 12 o'clock marker, light blue and red stitching and blue thread. I paid $70 shipped. I did ask how much it would cost for alcantara sides and was quoted $125. The couple of issues I had is with the left side of the wrap where you need to tuck in the extra fabric (9 o'clock). There wasn't enough fabric to tuck in (not really visible unless you go looking for it) and at 6 o'clock I was unable to tuck the fabric in, but that's my only gripes (see last two pics where I point it out). I ended up not using the double sided tape which is optional. I also have the heated steering wheel feature but have not tried it yet but during my research I read reviews people had no issues just took a minute or so longer to heat up the wheel. Overall I am very satisfied with the results and how it came out.

Here are my pros and cons on this wrap.

Pros:

• Budget friendly

• Well made

• Thicker feel

• Perfect fit

• Thread provided is more than enough

• Customize your wrap

• No need to remove the steering wheel

• Looks and feels great! (IMO)

Cons:

• Couple of imperfections (see last two pics where I point it out)

• Took 2.5 hours to complete

What's in the package:

• steering wheel cover

• installation instruction

• double-side tape

• sew thread

• thimble

• needle

• pry tool

Before:


After:









Edit: tuck behind wheel controls
Right


Left

[turboawd]

That looks pretty good. How long did it take to install?

[TOPEC]

looks good... but... isnt the msport wheel pretty thick already? now its extra thicccc

[Jars914]

Originally Posted by TOPEC

looks good... but... isnt the msport wheel pretty thick already? now its extra thicccc

I feel like my stock msport wheel was crap, alcantara wheel is way better imo

[BMWofVS]

Originally Posted by turboawd

That looks pretty good. How long did it take to install?

2 and half hours. the sewing could be tedious to some, but the outcome outweighs that. truthfully it took me more time to tie them damn knots at the end of each section to prevent the thread from unraveling.

Originally Posted by TOPEC

looks good... but... isnt the msport wheel pretty thick already? now its extra thicccc

the wrap is 1.2mm-1.5mm thick, not bad. it feels so much better.

Originally Posted by Jars914

I feel like my stock msport wheel was crap, alcantara wheel is way better imo

your alcantara replacement wheel looks fantastic! one of the reasons why i wrapped it just didn't have it in me to shell out $500+ on a replacement wheel and justify it with the wifey.

[CatalinP]

Mate, no offence, but it looks terrible... The issue at 9 o'clock is exactly where one keep's his hand, so even if you don't see it, you feel it, then delaying the heating for 1 minute ruins the whole point of having this function in the first place, as the whole interior will begin to warm up by that time, and if the sides are not alcantara, then it will worn out fast...

[Breakmywalletf15]

I think it looks awesome

[XXX5]

Originally Posted by CatalinP

Mate, no offence, but it looks terrible... The issue at 9 o'clock is exactly where one keep's his hand, so even if you don't see it, you feel it, then delaying the heating for 1 minute ruins the whole point of having this function in the first place, as the whole interior will begin to warm up by that time, and if the sides are not alcantara, then it will worn out fast...

Wow dude, you are a serious downer...in lots of threads I've noticed. To say it looks terrible makes you just a douche and not objective at all. He likes it, he's happy with it, I think it looks really good. You could have made your points without being so rude. Man oh man, people these days... sigh....

[devlinsky]

I don't mean to defend anybody here, but that's a cultural differences at play - Eastern Europe and US are hugely different when it comes to feedback and general tone of discussion. I lived in both, in case you wonder. Just my $0.02 here.

[CatalinP]

Trump is from Eastern EU?

[skoold2003]

Originally Posted by devlinsky

I don't mean to defend anybody here, but that's a cultural differences at play - Eastern Europe and US are hugely different when it comes to feedback and general tone of discussion. I lived in both, in case you wonder. Just my $0.02 here.

One thing that is the same.. whenever someone starts with no offence (offense) whatever follows will be offensive.


BMWofVS I have mine on order too so I'll post pics when I get it installed. It looks like you did a good job with the stitching.

[BMWofVS]

Originally Posted by CatalinP

Mate, no offence, but it looks terrible... The issue at 9 o'clock is exactly where one keep's his hand, so even if you don't see it, you feel it, then delaying the heating for 1 minute ruins the whole point of having this function in the first place, as the whole interior will begin to warm up by that time, and if the sides are not alcantara, then it will worn out fast...

none taken. but with the assumption you're making, please keep in mind not everyone drives with their hands positioned at the 9 o'clock mark. I myself never do.

regards to the heated wheel i haven't tested it yet with the wrap on just some of the reviews i read. my heated steering wheel gets pretty hot pretty quick on the f15 much faster before the interior warms up. i basically need to turn it off within 5-10 mins because it gets hot and uncomfortable so the wrap may be a good thing

if you worried about the suede not lasting, worry no more. i never drive with two hands (maybe once in a blue moon during long road trips) it's mainly just my left and occasionally will switch over to right. but even then my hand is always between the 11-12 o'clock positions on the wheel.

Originally Posted by Breakmywalletf15

I think it looks awesome

thanks.

Originally Posted by XXX5

Wow dude, you are a serious downer...in lots of threads I've noticed. To say it looks terrible makes you just a douche and not objective at all. He likes it, he's happy with it, I think it looks really good. You could have made your points without being so rude. Man oh man, people these days... sigh....

he did say "no offense"

it's a public forum, you'll always have members who don't agree and agree. it's all good. Just sharing my thoughts on the wrap if any other members were looking to do the same and he's sharing his.

Originally Posted by CatalinP

Trump is from Eastern EU?

close western EU

Originally Posted by skoold2003

One thing that is the same.. whenever someone starts with no offence (offense) whatever follows will be offensive.


BMWofVS I have mine on order too so I'll post pics when I get it installed. It looks like you did a good job with the stitching.

that statement is definitely true.

nice. looking forward to seeing your wrap and your thoughts.

[Haihan]

Wrapped my steering wheels last year. Two cars took me the entire afternoon. It turned out pretty good, worth every single stitch.

[Mega-Ken]

Where did you source your wheel skin?

[BMWofVS]

Originally Posted by Haihan

Wrapped my steering wheels last year. Two cars took me the entire afternoon. It turned out pretty good, worth every single stitch.

I see you splurged on the Alcantara
Looks great!

Originally Posted by Mega-Ken

Where did you source your wheel skin?

I got mines from Mewant (https://www.steeringcover.com/)

[skoold2003]

Originally Posted by Haihan

Wrapped my steering wheels last year. Two cars took me the entire afternoon. It turned out pretty good, worth every single stitch.

I ordered almost the same style last week. How does the material hold up after having it for a year?

[Haihan]

Originally Posted by BMWofVS

I see you splurged on the Alcantara
Looks great!

I got mines from Mewant (https://www.steeringcover.com/)

Originally Posted by Haihan

Wrapped my steering wheels last year. Two cars took me the entire afternoon. It turned out pretty good, worth every single stitch.

Have to say good stuffs come at a price but still a bargain compared with replacing the entire steering wheel.

[Haihan]

Originally Posted by skoold2003

I ordered almost the same style last week. How does the material hold up after having it for a year?

Originally Posted by Haihan

Wrapped my steering wheels last year. Two cars took me the entire afternoon. It turned out pretty good, worth every single stitch.

It holds up pretty well and beats my expectation. Worn out a little bit, but to be fair,I put 10k miles since installation and it is totally acceptable.

[BMWofVS]

Originally Posted by CatalinP

Mate, no offence, but it looks terrible... The issue at 9 o'clock is exactly where one keep's his hand, so even if you don't see it, you feel it

Tested your theory this morning and it’s not a issue. Never comes in contact

[CatalinP]

👍

[BMWofVS]

So i messaged the company in regards to the fabric not being long enough at the 9 o’clock mark and got this reply:

This part would be caused by a unproper installation.
To make it more perfect, you could try to install the cover again.
This time, you can tuck the leather into spokes at first, then sewing the leather together.

Not going to reinstall it again as I’m fine with it but to their point i do recall tucking in the bottom pieces (fabric behind the controls) later in my sewing efforts. Lesson learned.

[Maverik259]

Originally Posted by BMWofVS

So i messaged the company in regards to the fabric not being long enough at the 9 o'clock mark and got this reply:

This part would be caused by a unproper installation.
To make it more perfect, you could try to install the cover again.
This time, you can tuck the leather into spokes at first, then sewing the leather together.

Not going to reinstall it again as I'm fine with it but to their point i do recall tucking in the bottom pieces (fabric behind the controls) later in my sewing efforts. Lesson learned.

Do their instructions say to do this?