Alcantara Steering Wheel replacement: Coby vs Perforated Leather vs Other

[BavarianZHP]

It's been some time since our last poll, so I thought I would post one up for the heck of it (I know I know, not a good justification for one...).

My original alcantara wheel is fairly old, stained, and the fibers have been polished down with what appears to have been the sweaty, greasy palms of many a dudes. Who knows what those hands have touched, and who even wants to know...

I think it needs replacing, but I'll try to clean it first this weekend. I've never held a new/clean alcantara wheel nor have I had the experience with the perforated leather ones. So which one would you replace it with, given price as no obstacle? I feel that investing in a re-wrap or replacement is an excellent long-term investment (one that won't be repeated that often), so I'm not worried about plunking down the cash. I am open to any other options as well: wheelskinz, etc... I just want what's best for me and the car!

[ELCID86]

Mine cleaned up pretty nicely. I think I'd go leather if I needed to replace.

[wsmeyer]

I've had both and I'm sticking with leather. The Alcantara was a nice change but it showed signs of wear too quickly so I switched back.

[fredo]

I would prefer not to worry about dirty hands every time I jump into the car. I voted for leather.

[jgt_zhp]

I was ready to pull the trigger on a Coby rewrap, because mine was bad enough I kind of got the willies every time I touched it. But I did the toothbrush and magic eraser routines, and it cleaned up great. Just need to run over a few spots with a sweater shaver, and it'll be good for quite a while.

I really like the grippiness of the alcantara, and it won't get hot in summer like leather.

[UdubBadger]

I vote coby... If you can keep it clean its such a nice piece. I am looking forward to getting one for the M when I can.


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[danewilson77]

I vote coby... If you can keep it clean its such a nice piece. I am looking forward to getting one for the M when I can.


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This. For his price I'll get mine re-done whenever it needs it. I love it.

[UdubBadger]

Exactly


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[Avetiso]

I'd put up with the drawbacks of alcantara for the sake of how sexy it looks and feels. Black with red stitch.

[JupiterBMW]

This. For his price I'll get mine re-done whenever it needs it. I love it.

This for sure. I've had my rewrap on for about 2 months now, and it still looks like the day I bought it. I figure, if I have to do one every 18 months, I'll be happy.