black suede steering wheel (looks good) are they practical
05 October 2010, 10:11 PM
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black suede steering wheel (looks good) are they practical
anyone with a suede wheel do they stay in good condition or do they requier the wearing of racing gloves
thank you in advance m@t
05 October 2010, 10:19 PM
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They look the part, but after a few years they start to shine and need to be upholstered.
05 October 2010, 10:35 PM
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After 6 months my omp wrc suede wheel was ruined
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05 October 2010, 10:39 PM
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oh dear its only a weekend car not an everyday car so it would mean racing gloves?
05 October 2010, 10:40 PM
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oh dear its only a weekend car not an everyday car so it would mean racing gloves?
Driving round with racing gloves
05 October 2010, 10:47 PM
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bit gay worth it mmmmm... it get little use as it is
05 October 2010, 11:54 PM
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they do wear fairly quick but if weekend use only it should last a couple of years.
06 October 2010, 02:10 PM
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i have mine on for about 4 months now still looks ok , do wear the gloves now and then to rub it around
06 October 2010, 04:50 PM
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well I'm going to get gloves and look like a Muppet :-)
06 October 2010, 05:00 PM
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they do wear fairly quick but if weekend use only it should last a couple of years.
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Also if you get an EARS Motorsport wheel (lovely soft suede!) @£65 who cares if you have to replace it every 1-2 years
06 October 2010, 11:19 PM
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Ive also got an omp wrc suede one and its been on for 6 months also and its all gone shiny and flat on one side where i hold the wheel most and grip is not very good unless youre wearing gloves i like the look of it and think i will get a new one and wear gloves
09 October 2010, 10:04 AM
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where is the best place to get one from?
09 October 2010, 01:01 PM
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i got mine from the bay . omp £60 and boss £30
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05 October 2010, 10:11 PM
black suede steering wheel (looks good) are they practical
Also if you get an EARS Motorsport wheel (lovely soft suede!) @£65 who cares if you have to replace it every 1-2 years 
