[drowned12]

(2.0T Touring): Holy batman the steering wheel material is *really* bad for what is supposed to be "leather wrapped" top-of-the-line. Everything else about the car is a-ok but the steering wheel feels like it made from pool toy vinyl.

Does it get better (stickier) with more usage or is there an alternative like installing the LX steering wheel? The leather on my 8G is way more leather-like.

 

[MrRangerZr1]

I wondered the same thing. The 8th gen wheel is more gripper than the 9th and 10th gen. I like the 9th gen+ wheel.

 

[Keyboard]

My leather wrapped steering wheel is fine. It's not slippery at all.

I remember a long time ago, I applied a detailing dressing on the dash and steering wheel. This caused the steering wheel to be very slippery, so I'm wondering if the dealer did the same to yours before delivery.

 

[RickBlaine]

Reminds me of my first motorcycle- I Armor-All'd the seat.

Exciting times.

 

[Coppertone]

Mine feels just fine .


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[bauerdb]

No issues with mine. Feels like my 8th gen. Try a leather cleaner. Like others have mentioned it appears someone might have hit it with a conditioner.

 

[Aco512]

No issues with mine either. As someone mentioned above, perhaps the dealer used a cleaner/conditioner on it. I used the interior detailer by meguire when I first brought it home. I love the stuff

 

[drowned12]

No issues with mine. Feels like my 8th gen. Try a leather cleaner. Like others have mentioned it appears someone might have hit it with a conditioner.

I'll hit it with some leather cleaner and see if it helps. I don't see any obvious signs that the dealer went hard with armorall but who knows.

 

[ethan2014]

I once got meguiars supreme shine on the leather steering wheel and the shift knob accidentally. I hated the feeling. I came across a post of a member here @SatinSilver who used 1 part woolite to 6 parts water. Soak the corner of a microfiber towel and wipe away. It worked great. Made the steering wheel and shift knob feel brand new. He said liquid laundry detergent will also work.

 

[quise2024]

I dont have any issues with mine on the sport model

 

[2018TwoPointOh]

The steering wheel leather reminds me of an IS350 I used to drive. It's supposed to be smooth, but if it's "slippery" something is wrong. It should have a matte appearance and feel dry to the touch. If it's shiny and greasy, it has been victimized by cheap detailing products.

 

[enne]

Time for driving gloves!

My co-worker's new-ish Chevy has slippery, fake wood grain accents on the steering wheel. And it's heated, except the fake wood parts lol. He hates it.

 

[zroger73]

The steering wheel leather reminds me of an IS350 I used to drive. It's supposed to be smooth, but if it's "slippery" something is wrong. It should have a matte appearance and feel dry to the touch. If it's shiny and greasy, it has been victimized by cheap detailing products.

...or normal wear and absorption of sebum from the skin and chemicals from lotions, sanitizers, and soaps that people apply to their hands.

I can't STAND shiny leather. Driving gloves for the win!

I find that avoiding the use of lotions and sanitizers before driving combined with my naturally dry skin along with thoroughly wiping down the steering wheel with a damp cloth keeps it looking newer for longer. I've found that leather cleaners and conditioners tend to accelerate the rate at which they become shiny and look worn. No matter what you do, they still become shiny over time. For me, I begin to notice changes around 25-30K miles.

 

[2018TwoPointOh]

...or normal wear and absorption of sebum from the skin and chemicals from lotions, sanitizers, and soaps that people apply to their hands.

I can't STAND shiny leather. Driving gloves for the win!

I find that avoiding the use of lotions and sanitizers before driving combined with my naturally dry skin along with thoroughly wiping down the steering wheel with a damp cloth keeps it looking newer for longer. I've found that leather cleaners and conditioners tend to accelerate the rate at which they become shiny and look worn. No matter what you do, they still become shiny over time. For me, I begin to notice changes around 25-30K miles.

It's coated leather, just like on your seats. Leather cleaner/conditioner is a waste of time considering the coating. An all-purpose cleaner will remove any shiny appearance quickly and make the leather look new.

 

[meowcat]

...or normal wear and absorption of sebum from the skin and chemicals from lotions, sanitizers, and soaps that people apply to their hands.

I can't STAND shiny leather. Driving gloves for the win!

I find that avoiding the use of lotions and sanitizers before driving combined with my naturally dry skin along with thoroughly wiping down the steering wheel with a damp cloth keeps it looking newer for longer. I've found that leather cleaners and conditioners tend to accelerate the rate at which they become shiny and look worn. No matter what you do, they still become shiny over time. For me, I begin to notice changes around 25-30K miles.

100% agree.

 

[Triumphrider]

Well i get a shiny steering wheel sometimes but that is because I use pomade in my hair and fuss with it sometimes. I actually find the steering wheel leather to be quite nice and not that slippery. To get the pomade off and any other grease I sometimes use Meguires vinyl/ leather cleaner and works great.

 

[UnknownJinX]

You can always wrap it with a WheelSkins steering wheel cover. This also helps those with long fingers to increase the steering wheel thickness by a bit. They also come in different colours so you can customize your car.

Time for driving gloves!

My co-worker's new-ish Chevy has slippery, fake wood grain accents on the steering wheel. And it's heated, except the fake wood parts lol. He hates it.

But people will judge you!

Really though, I wear them because I want to keep the interior in good shape.

If you don't like the steering wheel, you might be able to find aftermarket leather wheels. These wheels are not the "racing wheels" that can get you in trouble; you can transfer all of the switches(like audio and cruise control) and the airbag to them. Some of them even have thumb grips like the 10th Gen Accords do. It sure is a lot better than a big lazy circle. Looking at you there, Mazda.

 

[Naughtysauce]

(2.0T Touring): Holy batman the steering wheel material is really bad for what is supposed to be "leather wrapped" top-of-the-line. Everything else about the car is a-ok but the steering wheel feels like it made from pool toy vinyl.

Does it get better (stickier) with more usage or is there an alternative like installing the LX steering wheel? The leather on my 8G is way more leather-like.

You're not alone, we have the EX but bought the EXL leather steering wheel and my first thought was boy is this thing slippery. It wasn't treated with anything and still had the plastic cover on it when I picked it up. Has yours got grippier with time?

 

[Slickpanther]

I didn’t necessarily think mine was slippery but I just didn’t care for how hard it was when I test drove it. I’m used to it now. I like the smoothness but the steering wheels on my 8th and 9th gen had more grip.

 

[Oratorio]

I once got meguiars supreme shine on the leather steering wheel and the shift knob accidentally. I hated the feeling. I came across a post of a member here @SatinSilver who used 1 part woolite to 6 parts water. Soak the corner of a microfiber towel and wipe away. It worked great. Made the steering wheel and shift knob feel brand new. He said liquid laundry detergent will also work.

This is exactly what I was going to say. I think the dealer put something on it because mine is just fine. I put McG's leather stuff on it once and that was a mistake.