Steering Wheel Leather

[Timeless]

excessive hand sanitizer? lol

Alcohol and leather/leather coatings do not work well together.

 

[TLOC]

I've used these on the last 5 out 6 six vehicles I've owned and even over thin leather wheels, I'm amazed at the quality of leather they use. 2010 Frontier was 10 yrs old, 51k miles and the the wheel looked brand new!!! Looks like I'll install on the Ram if I keep it, sorry to say but having HUGE regrets from my absolute trouble free Nissan to the Ram!!!

 

[YellowSled]

thus rendering the heated steering wheel useless

 

[TLOC]

thus rendering the heated steering wheel useless

If this is referring to the WheelSkins, then absolutely wrong, the wheelskin is a piece of dyed raw leather that you cinch tight around the steering wheel with the supplied coated thread, heat comes through amazing and looks better than the stock wheel...

 

[YellowSled]

so and additional layer of leather wouldn't act as a insulator?

 

[TLOC]

Sure, to a degree, but considering how tight these wheelskins are cinched down, the heat will still be effective and the wheel will look and feel amazing. Buy one, install it and if you're not impressed I'll send you the $60...deal? I'm in the south and will rarely use the heated wheel so no worries here...

 

[YellowSled]

I havent even driven my new truck yet, but ill take that into consideration. Not sure how much heating of the wheel ill be doing in south Florida anyways.

 

[Dookie]

Wheelskin is legit, have had it on 3 different vehicles, and was still looking fresh the day I got rid of every one. Installed myself on all, and not too bad to do. You have to not be afraid to tear/rip the leather when stitching it, it is TOUGH, don't be skeered. Haven't looked to see if they offer one for DT Rams, but I doubt it. With the wrap that's on the wheel currently, plus the Wheelskin, would make for a very thick feel. You can probably get it by size, which a 15" diameter should work.

 

[Jeffjad]

These steering wheels get pretty darn hot (use mine often in PA) and you would prob feel the heat through almost any cover unless it's like a big furry one or something . Numbers don't lie...

Saw this posted in another thread....

 

[Jeffjad]

Wheelskin is legit, have had it on 3 different vehicles, and was still looking fresh the day I got rid of every one. Installed myself on all, and not too bad to do. You have to not be afraid to tear/rip the leather when stitching it, it is TOUGH, don't be skeered. Haven't looked to see if they offer one for DT Rams, but I doubt it. With the wrap that's on the wheel currently, plus the Wheelskin, would make for a very thick feel. You can probably get it by size, which a 15" diameter should work.

Maybe FCA should contract wheelskin to manufacture their steering wheel leather

 

[Dookie]

They at least list the size...

2012​

2020​

Ram Truck​

15 1/2 X 4 1/2​

 

[Timeless]

so and additional layer of leather wouldn't act as a insulator?

I havent even driven my new truck yet, but ill take that into consideration. Not sure how much heating of the wheel ill be doing in south Florida anyways.

As someone posted earlier showing the temps, the heated steering wheel gets hot in these trucks very quickly. You will actually be in discomfort holding the leather portions after a bit unless you are wearing gloves. I find myself holding the wood upper portion or turning it off.

 

[Dumpster_on_Wheels]

I’m wondering if they changed this at all? My wheel (truck manufactured 1/20) is warm but I would not ever say it was near uncomfortably hot.

 

[Timeless]

I’m wondering if they changed this at all? My wheel (truck manufactured 1/20) is warm but I would not ever say it was near uncomfortably hot.

Maybe put your truck details in your profile/signature? Helps to let us know.

 

[Dumpster_on_Wheels]

Maybe put your truck details in your profile/signature? Helps to let us know.

Will do

 

[392DCGC]

I’m wondering if they changed this at all? My wheel (truck manufactured 1/20) is warm but I would not ever say it was near uncomfortably hot.

Eh I don't think so. My 3/20 build truck feel just as hot as my earlier built trucks - too hot after 10-20 minutes. The geniuses put 3 levels for the heated and cooled seats, but didn't think to put different heat levels for the steering wheel too? Big miss there.

 

[Livinfast85]

FINALLY after 8 months, the ram dealership replaced my steering wheel! I believe @RamCares had a hand in this and I appreciate it. The not so awesome part was driving less than 75 yards and see that the oh so awesome techs put my steering wheel on WAY crooked! I HAD TO HAVE my truck this week so i had no choice to fix it myself. Did a little write up linked below if anyone needs to remove or replace their steering wheel.

2019-2020 Steering wheel removal instructions (With Pictures)

So I didn't find any good tutorials when I googled it, so I figured I would do a little write up to help out others. First off let me show you what the dealership did Today(How not to do it!!!) when they replaced my steering wheel. Then you will see how to remove it and place it correctly...

5thgenrams.com

And here is the awesome job the dealer did! Which also makes the traction control go crazy when you try to change lanes.

 

[Memphsi87]

I’m wondering if they changed this at all? My wheel (truck manufactured 1/20) is warm but I would not ever say it was near uncomfortably hot.

Yea mine does not get hot at all, just warm which is fine, as long as it’s doing something

 

[mikeru82]

Mine gets comfortably warm, and no where near too hot.

I'm concerned about this happening to mine. I've had it happen on GM trucks I've owned in the past. If it does I'll definitely try to have the warranty cover replacement costs, but I'll probably shell out the money for a Limited or Longhorn steering wheel and sell the brand-new Laramie wheel. I almost exclusively grip the top 1/3 of the wheel, so It's not likely I'd ever have the problem again if that portion is wood.

 

[Brandonguarrasi]

I've had a defect develop at top center... wrinkles. Dealer just got my replacement in the other day... hope this isn't a trend.

Did the dealer replace it for free? My rebel has 7k on it and the leather is already falling apart