Suede or leather steering wheel?

[rawbhp]

I want to replace my steering wheel but can't decide what finish to go for. I love the suede motorsport look and feel but I'm worried it won't wear well. Has anyone used one for a while?

 

I'm also not sure whether to go for a slight dish or a flat wheel.

 

I LOVE the Works Bell Team Orange wheel but I think it's no longer available

 

Looking at these:

[dcash5]

Suede does wear and go shiny when just using bare hands. most use suede wheels as its really grippy when wearing racing gloves,

 

edit: typo corrected

[Ian]

Team orange FTW

 

 

Suede wheel won't wear well IMO, there was someone on here who had a suede wheel & it looked a bit scruffy after a while

[captain]

Suede does wear and go shiny when just using bear hands.

 

Why use bear hands?

 

[rawbhp]

I knew you'd do that Ian! Love that wheel. I've checked all over the net and it seems to be discontinued. You need to sell me yours...

 

Must try driving with bear hands...

[Ian]

Discontinued a long time ago

 

Everything is for sale at the right price

[rawbhp]

Discontinued a long time ago

 

Everything is for sale at the right price

 

Let's just say that if you ever fancy a change, let me know!

[Aust350z]

When we say suede are we talking 'suede' or 'alcantara'? As my experience has been 'alcantara' wears significantly better than leather.

[rawbhp]

Not sure what the difference is, if there is any?

[Digsy]

Not sure what the difference is, if there is any?

Suede is a natural material, alcantara looks and feels like suede but is man-made. I'm sure virtually all wheels you can buy will be alcantara.

[rawbhp]

Much clearer-thanks. Makes sense that alcantara would be harder wearing than suede if it's man made. Still not sure what to do about the wheel though. I guess a leather wheel will match the seats etc but won't feel as nice.