Wheelskin for E60 Non-Sport
07-14-2008, 12:05 PM
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I do. Takes about an hour to sew on, and is much cheaper (obviously) than another wheel. Makes the wheel thicker and nicer, I think.
Simply measure the diameter of the wheel and the circumference at its widest point (I think mine was 4" on the latter). I got black; warning--stay away from the multicolored ones--I had one in my truck (gray and black) and the gray came off after not too long--with specks and mess--to show light tan underneath.
I've used the black ones in two cars, and they work great. Good luck!
Simply measure the diameter of the wheel and the circumference at its widest point (I think mine was 4" on the latter). I got black; warning--stay away from the multicolored ones--I had one in my truck (gray and black) and the gray came off after not too long--with specks and mess--to show light tan underneath.
I've used the black ones in two cars, and they work great. Good luck!
07-14-2008, 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Terraformer' post='623695' date='Jul 14 2008, 04:05 PM
I do. Takes about an hour to sew on, and is much cheaper (obviously) than another wheel. Makes the wheel thicker and nicer, I think.
Simply measure the diameter of the wheel and the circumference at its widest point (I think mine was 4" on the latter). I got black; warning--stay away from the multicolored ones--I had one in my truck (gray and black) and the gray came off after not too long--with specks and mess--to show light tan underneath.
I've used the black ones in two cars, and they work great. Good luck!
Simply measure the diameter of the wheel and the circumference at its widest point (I think mine was 4" on the latter). I got black; warning--stay away from the multicolored ones--I had one in my truck (gray and black) and the gray came off after not too long--with specks and mess--to show light tan underneath.
I've used the black ones in two cars, and they work great. Good luck!
07-14-2008, 12:35 PM
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I was actually interested in the Euro Tone and I wanted to get red/black. I guess now I have to reconsider. Are there any other suppliers out there selling a similar product? I assume the new skin is just sewed over the steering wheel.
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Originally Posted by Boxador' post='623736' date='Jul 14 2008, 03:35 PM
I was actually interested in the Euro Tone and I wanted to get red/black. I guess now I have to reconsider. Are there any other suppliers out there selling a similar product? I assume the new skin is just sewed over the steering wheel.
As a tip, wear leather gloves when sewing, it'll help save your hands, and allow you to pull the thread snug for a tighter fit.
07-15-2008, 05:30 AM
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Originally Posted by bimmer530iguy' post='624213' date='Jul 15 2008, 01:12 AM
Will you be able to still retain your heated steering wheel function with the wheelskin on?
07-15-2008, 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by RJH&CO' post='623729' date='Jul 14 2008, 03:32 PM
can you post some pix please?
Yup, I'll take a pic or two after I leave work later today (and after I mow the grass!).
Look for them around 7pm CST.
07-15-2008, 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Terraformer' post='624527' date='Jul 15 2008, 10:56 AM
Yup, I'll take a pic or two after I leave work later today (and after I mow the grass!).
Look for them around 7pm CST.
Look for them around 7pm CST.
07-15-2008, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='624593' date='Jul 15 2008, 01:48 PM
Are you a gardener???