I finally got around to installing the Wheelskins cover. I think it is much nicer looking than any of the off-the-rack covers, and it definitely feels a lot more "OEM". This only took me about 2 hours to install. The size is "C", and the color is Charcoal w/ black thread. The total cost was under $35 USD shipped: http://www.dccarcare.com/wsorig.html

I only used 1 spool of thread for the entire wheel, but I needed two thread kits because a second needle is required for the baseball stitch.

 

i like the idea.. although i'd execute it with black leather, and red fine stitches (2mm apart, rather than 4-5mm as from what i see in your photos)

now if there's a way to remove the IUP aluminum peices off the steering wheel, apply this mod and put them back on.. then i'm 100% interested

 

Nice work

I guess now you'll have to change your sig from "110% bone stock" to "99%".

 

topoffgt: I changed my sig!

G.T.: Thanks for the comments! The cover came pre-punched with the holes spaced in that manner. I suppose if you're determined enough, you could punch extra holes for tighter stitching if needed. I thought about using the black leather, and it would have matched some of the wheel's plastic panels. Overall, I think charcoal blends in with the rest of the dash a bit better than black.

 

you girls and your sewing hehe

 

Yeah, and you'll have to change the "Planned Mods: None" too!

 

Personally I'm not feelin' it. I really don't like the idea of covering up part of the brushed aluminum with the cover. JMO~

 

I wouldn't recommend it for the IUP wheels since they already have leather. It's great for the non-IUP wheels though.

 

Looks a lot better than the previous Wal-Mart wrap...

 

metroplex-

Don't feel bad about not being 100% stock! You can always change it back easily. With all of the aftermarket parts available, I'm surprised you've resisted the urge for this long. As you can see from my mods, I have NO plans to go back to stock. I know I'm SOL on warranty work for multiple parts.

 

Good choice. Good stitching job. Really improves the base wheel.

 

Big improvement over the plastic wheel, it looks really good.

 

Thanks for all the positive comments!
This was my second install so I knew exactly what to do and avoid the mistakes I made with the first install on my other car.

 

Excellent stitching job! I just installed the Wheelskins EuroTone cover with yellow / black to match my screaming yellow stang with black/yellow seat covers. DC CarCare handled the transaction for $38.95 + S/H. Took about two hours to install. I went nice and slow and made sure every stitch was tight. No pics at this time.

 

Well done.

 

Had a red and charcoal on my Stealth for years. It's held up well but needs cleaned really good. Protects the steering wheel and can look good over most wheel covers. Mine's a two-tone.

 

I was reading the instructions for the OEM/factory leather wheel cover for a 2007 Honda Civic. It required you to stitch it just like a Wheelskins, but instead of dummy stitches on the outside near the spokes, it called for using 2-sided tape/adhesive.

 

Why not use both?

 

Looks great! Really improves the base wheel's look.

 

Thats pretty cool, but I dont think that its a mod for me.