TRD Steering Wheel Alternatives?

[Roadcone]

Like many others I would love a TRD steering wheel but they are either non-existent or people want to pretend that they are worth 1000 dollars.

What alternatives are there? keep in mind NO carbon fiber, NO bright red inserts other than maybe a center stripe similar to the TRD. Also NO stupid embroidery like the KEYS RACING wheels. Ideally it would have a larger grip size and be made of a similar soft leather to TRD wheel/shiftknob.

[Roadcone]

nothing?

[Irace86.2.0]

Check the online stores/vendors.

Get the stock one wrapped in whatever style you want or do it yourself with a custom wrap from an online vender. I haven’t installed mine yet, but I’m just rewrapping my steering wheel over the existing leather...$65...and I may or may not add extra foam.

[monkeybike]

Grazio & Co or Silk Blaze would have something to suit.

[Roadcone]

Originally Posted by Irace86.2.0

Check the online stores/vendors.

Get the stock one wrapped in whatever style you want or do it yourself with a custom wrap from an online vender. I haven’t installed mine yet, but I’m just rewrapping my steering wheel over the existing leather...$65...and I may or may not add extra foam.

considering there are 928374590832745987 vendors for each and every part on this platform for this platform, do you have any suggestions?

[Roadcone]

Originally Posted by monkeybike

Grazio & Co or Silk Blaze would have something to suit.

Grazio & co is the only alternative I've found so far.

[andrewFT86]

https://www.kamispeed.com/DAMD-D-Sha...ss358-z-rf.htm

This one ?

[Roadcone]

Originally Posted by andrewFT86

https://www.kamispeed.com/DAMD-D-Sha...ss358-z-rf.htm

This one ?

terrible red leather ruins it. would also prefer no hand/thumb contours.

[x808drifter]

Originally Posted by Irace86.2.0

Check the online stores/vendors.

Get the stock one wrapped in whatever style you want or do it yourself with a custom wrap from an online vender. I haven’t installed mine yet, but I’m just rewrapping my steering wheel over the existing leather...$65...and I may or may not add extra foam.

That

[Irace86.2.0]

Originally Posted by Roadcone

considering there are 928374590832745987 vendors for each and every part on this platform for this platform, do you have any suggestions?

They all sell the same stuff. Check Ft86speedfactory or 86works. I bought this Amazon wrap and did it myself:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01M5...JY8?th=1&psc=1

[Irace86.2.0]

This was the best option for me. I didn't want to dump a ton of money into an aftermarket wheel, especially one that doesn't have an airbag. Aftermarket wheels seemed too busy or had flat bottoms to the wheel sometimes that I didn't like. I also didn't want a smaller wheel because it might block my gauges. I wanted something with a slightly bigger grip, so this was perfect because it goes over the existing steering wheel cover. Plus, I got to customize the wrap just how I wanted.

The material seems like leather and not PVC/PU, but my guess is that the leather is genuine leather, so thinner and lower grade than the OEM leather, which is thicker and is probably top grain leather. The suede is Alcantara or imitation Alcantara, IMO. Overall, the cut, stitches and quality is good, especially for the price. It comes from China, so that is probably why the price is good. The package has everything as described in the description.

The install wasn't too hard. It just takes time. I decided to removed the wheel, but it isn't necessary. I did a decent job for my first time, but I can imagine it being virtually flawless or look like it was professionally installed if I had to do it again.

A few notes on the install:

1. If you remove the wheel on the 86 then there are three holes in the plastic behind the wheel, depress the wire rod inside to remove the airbag then use a screwdriver to pry the plug to each airbag connector up then pry the connector out of the airbag and unplug the harness and ground. Unscrew the two screws that hold the lower plastic piece. Use a 17mm socket to remove the nut holding the steering wheel. Pull off the wheel.

2. Cut the double sided tape into smaller pieces and install on the wheel cover, but only on the back side of the steering wheel cover, and I wouldn't do it on the parts with curves. Stretch the cover over the wheel and align it in the proper position. Remove the backing from the double sided tape and stick the cover to the steering wheel. If the cover doesn't stick enough to stay well then apply some tape to the front side of the wheel, but try not to use as much because some stretching, repositioning and mobility will be necessary as you stitch, so be conservative with use.

3. Follow the instructions on stitching. Cut the thread in two meter lengths or less for easier use. You won't need the second spool of thread. I cut the needle tip, so it was blunt, so it could slip between the thread and leather without piercing the leather. I found that it was easiest to stitch a large section like half the length or more then go back and realign the material and then tighten. Tightening was easiest with a small hook tool that I used to grab the cross stitch and pull it up to tighten the material. Repeat the process multiple times until the ends of the leather cover join. Don't try to join an area when the rest of the cover has a big gap or you could just rip the cover. Take your time.

4. I used super glue when I was done stitching to glue the ends to the steering wheel. This pulled the ends to make a cleaner install and a more professional finish. It was another reason why I chose to remove the wheel and not just shove the material in the cracks of the space between the wheel and plastics or airbag.

Here are some pics: Black leather outside, perforated leather inside, alcantara top under side and red stripe on top...

[Irace86.2.0]

https://justinirace.tumblr.com/post/...wrap-completed