Thicker Steering Wheel
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Thicker Steering Wheel
I'd like to get a 2-tone steering wheel but would like one that feels more substantial in my hand. Not crazy about Wheelskins because it doesn't cover the spokes entirely. Question for you Vette Essential & Caravaggio steering wheel owners - are their steering wheels thicker than stock? If not does anyone make one that is?
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Originally Posted by Half-Life
I'd like to get a 2-tone steering wheel but would like one that feels more substantial in my hand. Not crazy about Wheelskins because it doesn't cover the spokes entirely. Question for you Vette Essential & Caravaggio steering wheel owners - are their steering wheels thicker than stock? If not does anyone make one that is?
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Originally Posted by DidntSettle98
Mid America has two tone, leather, lace on covers that come in different colors for about 35 bux.
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I believe Vette Essentials can add material to make the wheel thicker. It couldn't hurt to ask.
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I have very big hands and all stock steering wheels feel like toothpicks. I went the really cheap route of a slip on wheel cover from Pep Boys. About $9... Looks OK, not something I would leave on at a car show, but it does the job. I have never had anyone look inside my car and comment on the tacky wheel cover, so it must blend in (or my friends are being nice in not mentioning it...) 
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Not sure if the Vette Essentials steering wheel is any thicker, but it sure feels that way. If you want a quality leather wheel, go with them.
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I believe Vette Essentials can add material to make the wheel thicker. It couldn't hurt to ask.
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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
Not sure if the Vette Essentials steering wheel is any thicker, but it sure feels that way. If you want a quality leather wheel, go with them.
This was my impression too, I think it feels thicker...
