Automotive · Head-to-head
Belinous Leather Steering Wheel Cover Lace Up vs Motor Trend Perforated Microfiber Leather Steering Wheel Cover
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full The Best Steering Wheel Covers: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) comparison.
The Belinous is the pick because lacing it to the rim removes the rotation risk entirely, and its two axis sizing covers wheels the standard bands ignore. The Motor Trend is the runner up and the better choice if your wheel measures inside 14.5 to 15 inches and you would rather spend five minutes than three hours.
Belinous Leather Steering Wheel Cover Lace Up
Buy itReal cowhide you stitch onto the rim, sized on both diameter and grip thickness, so rotation stops being possible.
- Laces directly to the rim, so it physically cannot creep or rotate under load
- Sized on two axes: a diameter band from roughly 13 to 20 inches plus a separate grip circumference code
- Real cowhide that ages better than microfiber and restores a worn or slick factory leather wheel
- One continuous panel with a single seam rather than several spliced pieces
- Install is a one to three hour hand stitching job and is hard on your fingertips
- A rushed install shows permanently as uneven stitch spacing or a visible gap
- You must measure both diameter and grip circumference correctly before ordering
Motor Trend Perforated Microfiber Leather Steering Wheel Cover
Buy itThe thin, textured slip on to get if your wheel measures inside the standard band and you want this done in five minutes.
- Stays thin, so the rim does not grow past what a normal hand can close around
- Perforated surface vents sweat and keeps grip in hot weather
- Goes on in minutes with no tools and is stated airbag compatible
- Cheap enough that replacing it when it wears is not a real cost
- Only exists for the 14.5 to 15 inch diameter band, so larger wheels are out
- Relies on tension rather than stitching, so a loose fit on an oversized wheel is a genuine risk
- Microfiber leather eventually wears smooth at the hand contact points
Side by side
| Belinous Leather Steering Wheel Cover Lace Up | Motor Trend Perforated Microfiber Leather Steering Wheel Cover | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Drivers with a worn, slick or oddly sized wheel who want an original equipment look and will spend an evening getting it. | Anyone whose wheel measures 14.5 to 15 inches and wants a better grip surface today rather than after a project. |
| Price tier | $$ · mid-range | $ · budget |
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the Belinous Leather Steering Wheel Cover Lace Up - Real cowhide you stitch onto the rim, sized on both diameter and grip thickness, so rotation stops being possible. Choose the Motor Trend Perforated Microfiber Leather Steering Wheel Cover instead if anyone whose wheel measures 14.5 to 15 inches and wants a better grip surface today rather than after a project.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Steering Wheel Covers: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).