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Wood or leather steering wheel?
A few weeks ago we swapped over our walnut steering wheel, which was fitted temporarily until our leather steering wheel arrived from the UK. I liked the look of the walnut wheel but think the stone leather trimmed wheel really looks the business. I prefer the thicker leather rim as its more comfortable on longer drives. Thought I would post before and after photos for an informal poll - wood or leather, what's your preference (for a steering wheel)?
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For me it would be wood with that dash. I have a non-wood dash so the leather (in my view) then looks better....
Richard
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I like the look of the riveted wooden steering wheel.
I like the look and feel of the thicker walnut wheel.
However I find my leather one very comfortable, and no need for gloves.
Ian
2011 Plus 4
Wild Mogs Reims 2019, Goodwood 2018, Isle of Man 2017, Carried on to Caramulo" 2016
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Leather, black- matches the seats and door panels. Gear knob, aluminium (turned down from a Richbrook spherical shape to a cylinder with a domed top)
Gerry.
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Leather -- My Plus4 came with a wooden wheel -- I drove it for all of one day before swapping it for a Simmonds Superspoke one!!
Best thing I have done -- much more comfortable and a better grip
Robbie
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Just changed mine from the thicker wooden one to a moto lita leather mark 4, much, much better, strangely I feel more in control (placebo probably). Definetly more comfortable to drive.
ABBO
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Wood.  Every car I drive has a thick padded leather wheel.... Except the Morgan. Not only does it look 'right' against the walnut dash, it also feels an authentic treat to handle.
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I have seem a custom made wheel that has the thickness of the solid wheel and rivets. Looked really good.
Peter ![[Linked Image]](http://bradley.it/public_images/drive.jpg)
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Leather for me. The biggest mistake I made when specing the last Roadster was an alloy gear knob. Freezing in winter & too hot for comfort in hot weather (OK, that's not too much of a problem  ). After that, I avoid any hard finish on hand controls. Ian
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One of the few 'pretty' accessories I fitted was a wooden gear knob. I'm still using the original leather covered steering wheel... Must stitch it where some has parted
Graham (G4FUJ)
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One of the few 'pretty' accessories I fitted was a wooden gear knob. Yes, I did that. No one did a wooden gear knob for a mk1 Roadster, so I modified one from a +8. Caused all sorts of confusion in workshops 'cause the gear layout was wrong. 
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