So, I did some searching but didn't quite find what I want. I have black leather currently in my Cooper, and I think I want to put in some seat covers to a) protect the leather, and b) keep me from being so damned sweaty on hot days.

So, the two more popular options I've seen so far are:

Coverking seat covers

Wet Okole seat covers

Can people chime in with their opinions, who's bought what, what fits better ( I hate loose/sloppy fitting seat covers), what's lasted longer, etc.

Thank you!

Jason

 

Wet Okole is terrific! We have them in all three of our cars. Fit as tight as skin, waterproof, easy to wash in place. Can't speak about the other company one way or the other, but we love our Wet Okoles.

 

Mind have been in Winnie almost two years and still look almost new, just a little wear where hubby's belt rubs the piping. One set in the Jeep has been muddy and cleans right up. That's our experience.

 

Thanks Joanie! Do they create any extra static at all? Like, getting shocked when you get out of the car kind of static?

 

Not that I have noticed. Never received a shock when getting out of the car, but have gotten plenty on nylon carpet.

Someone on an earlier thread said, however, that WO's won't wick sweat away like cotton seat covers do. I've never gotten sweaty legs or back from sitting on them, and I have been to the desert in the Jeep when it was over 100 degrees. However, if you are worried about a climate that is both wet and hot, that might be something to think of. Any waterproof fabric will not be able to disperse sweat like cotton would.

Good luck with your decision!

 

I'm late the the game with input but would give a strong recommendation to CoverKing. Not that I anything against wet okole, they are just more expensive.
I have the coverking covers on for about 4 years and they are still looking like new. Good fit and finish. Most people don't even know they are covers.

 

Thanks thulchatt, can I ask which fabric you went with?

 

We just recently tried a set of the COVERKING Spacer Mesh covers in Grey/Black on one of our GP's. They fit well, allow ventilation and look almost like the factory Checkmate seats. Ordered on "FleaBay" for $124 a set and received them in just 2 weeks. Liked them so well we ordered another set.

 

Awesome! Great reviews! Thanks everyone, I think I'll go with the coverking!!!

 

Suprcoop what type of material did you go with for cover king? Do they look like original?

 

jdgordon7, I haven't bought them yet, some other things came up. Not sure what I'll go with when I do.

 

I had (just sold the truck) wet okole in my 4runner for 5 years and they still look like new. Quality is outstanding. They are water proof. You can clean them on the car, but if they get really nasty (I have two small kids), you can take 'em off and wash them on delicate, air dry, and they look new again. They're a little warm on your backside as they don't breathe like cloth, but are cooler than leather.