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Apr 3, 2012 | 12:10 PM

jsmithis101

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steering wheel leather

I'm wondering if anyone else is having problems with the leather wearing away on the steering wheel ? My 08's leather on the steering wheel is wearing pretty bad and i'm wonder what kind of options i have ? dealer wants 450 to replace the steering wheel (seems kinda extreme just to replace the leather)

Apr 3, 2012 | 12:30 PM

GwarForAll1021

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I have the same thing. Leather where I use my palm to turn the wheel one handed and at 10/2 are worn and ugly. About to become an issue. Also where it it sown together where it meets to the center is unthreading.

I just put a steering wheel cover on it and pretend it's perfect. I would also know what can be done.

Apr 3, 2012 | 08:10 PM

Coskid

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Everyone I have heard about having this problem have either just dealt with it or covered it with a wheel cover.

Apr 3, 2012 | 08:25 PM

jsmithis101

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this seems like somewhat of a common problem? just cheap leather used on the steering wheel ?

Apr 4, 2012 | 09:11 AM

XL1200LTD-Keith

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A couple of options.......

Dallas Custom Steering Wheel

Craft Customs Steering Wheels and Wood Dashes customizing repairing and reconditioning and custom steering wheels

Apr 4, 2012 | 09:45 AM

Coskid

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Combination of cheaper leather on the wheel and the fact that most steering wheels will have leather that rubs off in some areas just from constant use.

Apr 4, 2012 | 10:12 AM

fx4maddawg

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Mine wore a tiny little circular hole, so I wrapped a bit of electrical tape around it. The black tape would look better without the white lettering but I figure its a conversation piece.