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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 09:24 AM
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Wheel's peeling... help!

My steering wheel on my 03 non-S is peeling. Whatever material they used to coat this wheel is crap and is bubbling and coming off. Anyway, I need something to replace it (the material, not the wheel). Does anyone know of some wrap or other material I could use on my wheel to have it look good and function well? Thanks in advance.
 
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 09:56 AM
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I used a Wheelskins leather wrap on my Mustang when the leather wore. It held up very well.
http://www.autobarn.net/wheelgenleat.html
sizing chart:
http://www.wheelskinssizing.com/size...zes&manuf=Mini
 
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 11:33 AM
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I'll check this out some more. Thanks for the links!
 
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Old Sep 19, 2008 | 05:41 AM
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Just get one of them welded chrome chain steering wheels instead then!

Just kidding!
Good luck...
 
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Old Sep 19, 2008 | 06:01 AM
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Another big fan of wheelskins here. I order them direct from wheelskins.com.
It adds a dimension of "fatness" to the OEM wheel - makes it feel a lot like the JCW "fatty" steering wheel for a fraction of the cost.

Minspeed.net also offers very nice leather wrapped wheels - more money but super nice.
 
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Old Sep 20, 2008 | 10:51 PM
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Can't order from them...WTF?!?!

Bluemeanie, thanks for the link. However, I had tried to order the wheelskin I wanted from their site but I do not see anywhere where you can do so. Here's the link:

http://www.autobarn.net/wheelgenleat.html

WTF is up with that? I don't wanna call them to place an order!
 
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 05:12 AM
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My 03 started to do it, it was nuts....
 
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