Alcantara Steering Wheel replacement: Coby vs Perforated Leather vs Other

[webster]

i sold it to Mini D a few months ago, its condition was a 9/10 or better. no pilling, with slight fading/wearing at the normal 12/5/8 o'clock positions. i had it in my car for right at a year. i always tried to drive with as clean hands as possible, and always wiped it down with a microfiber towel after driving so as not to leave residual oil on the material. i still exercise both those efforts for my perf. leather wheel (and shift knob too).

[Stigissimo]

Literally just got my coby rewrap yesterday. It's so sweet. I mean I'm anal enough about my whole car being clean so thinking about keeping the steering wheel clean isn't much to add. In addition to myself, passengers love it because it looks/feels cool and to me gives the car a very sporty feel.

It'll last if you take care of it. I vote coby.

[danewilson77]

Damn....a year and it's still >9/10. I think that's awesome.

[MiniD]

I vote Coby but I just wish the alcantara was thicker.

[Tnhl1989]

Maybe he can make it thicker? Or something

[johnrando]

I'm a perforated leather guy. The Alcantera feels great, but I like the look and longer wear of the leather. William and I had our wheel re-wrapped in leather and while not cheap, they did a pretty good job. So, I'd say if you really want Alcantera, clean it first, then try Coby if that doesn't work.

[jayjay_dee]

Mine was Coby'd... doesnt get hot during summer, not too cold on winter months...

[Dave_B]

Hands down the favorite thing about my car is the Coby re-wrap.

[danewilson77]

Hands down the favorite thing about my car is the Coby re-wrap.

+1

I touch it everyday.

[Dave_B]

Exactly! In the winter it's NOT cold, and in the summer it's NOT hot.

I'd almost go as far as to say it's better than a "handful" in the hands.