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[solved] Recommendation for steering wheel cover that doesn't get too cold in the winter

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[solved] Recommendation for steering wheel cover that doesn't get too cold in the winter

This got a decent fakespot rating of B: http://fakespot.com/product/premium-car ... andard-fit
https://www.amazon.com/Steering-Wheel-C ... op?ie=UTF8

Then I see some faux sheep skin cover but not as widely reviewed. I really don't need heated steering wheels as I've lived without one for the past decade but any suggestions for >$35 that don't transfer cold as much as the urethane on my Civic.

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I don't think this is something I'd like to have though:
https://www.amazon.com/Yontree-Winter-H ... 1248861011

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Going with gloves as per advice.

For the one that ordered the heated wheel cover, please make sure to secure it so it doesn't slip off and affect your driving.
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Why not wear wear some slim leather gloves? Everything else will be cold in your car and you presumably put gloves on when you leave your car.
My worry would be that the cover would slip in an emergency situation.
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Good point. Maybe I should just look for a decent pair of thin gloves. It is the only car parked on the driveway and I take our little one to the daycare and then head to the Go Train station to catch the usual train so I don't have a lot of time and the car doesn't heat up until maybe 3-5 minutes into the drive. Heater takes care of the cold soon after.

I got this Obus Forme heated pads for the seat and it seems to work, lol.
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alanbrenton wrote: This got a decent fakespot rating of B: http://fakespot.com/product/premium-car ... andard-fit
https://www.amazon.com/Steering-Wheel-C ... op?ie=UTF8

Then I see some faux sheep skin cover but not as widely reviewed. I really don't need heated steering wheels as I've lived without one for the past decade but any suggestions for >$35 that don't transfer cold as much as the urethane on my Civic.

Thanks.

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I don't think this is something I'd like to have though:
https://www.amazon.com/Yontree-Winter-H ... 1248861011
I ordered this about 3 weeks ago and waiting for it to arrive. Reviews seem positive.
http://s.aliexpress.com/jmEZv6Nv
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Seems the good leather gloves will cost more than the steering wheel cover. :)
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alanbrenton wrote: Seems the good leather gloves will cost more than the steering wheel cover. :)
But your good leather gloves are arguably more useful when walking your little one from door to door, when brushing snow off the car, when walking from the car to a store entrance,etc... The steering wheel cover has limited functionality for anything else.

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jabela wrote: Why not wear wear some slim leather gloves? Everything else will be cold in your car and you presumably put gloves on when you leave your car.
My worry would be that the cover would slip in an emergency situation.
This, a thousand times over. I had a steering when cover once, and it slipped. These things are dangerous. Get a nice pair of leather gloves. Don't skimp and you'll be much happier.
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themanfromvlad wrote: This, a thousand times over. I had a steering when cover once, and it slipped. These things are dangerous. Get a nice pair of leather gloves. Don't skimp and you'll be much happier.
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I'll all for comfort, but not at the cost of safety. I'm sure that there are good wheel covers, but the ones that are going to be insulted from temperature transfer are going to be bulkier ones. This can lead to having a poorer grip or having the wheel slip.

While I've not heard of a bunch of incidents from this, I'd personally rather not take the chance. Another option if leather gloves are too pricey is to look at some winter gloves for joggers. You can get them for $20 and should take the edge off the chill without adding bulk. Pretty good for commuting.
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Steering wheel covers were a big thing for Christmas gifts 40 years ago. Those were mostly the lace-on type and decent quality leather.

Or fuzzy slide-on ones for K-Mart shoppers.

But back then it was the age of bakelite and steering wheels often needed something more forgiving in winter (and summer too at times).

So not exactly a gimmick then, but surely is now unless you drive a British roadster or Datsun copy.

Another vote for thin leather driving gloves.
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I've been using steering wheel covers for years, and I have yet to have one slip. They all have rubber on the inside to prevent this exact issue.
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I went to Walmart and got a soft terry microfiber type one for $16 for both my 2012 and 2014 Camry vehicles. It works well and last for years. Very nice on cold days and no slipping at all. In fact, it is really snug and requires some energy to put it on.

https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/custom-gri ... 0198921901

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