Race Tex Steering Wheels

[Paul1970]

I have an alcantara wheel on my Cayenne. The day I drove out of the showroom I regretted that option choice but now I love it. It has a lovely feel to it and, although it’s also heated, I don’t need to use that feature much since it has an inherent warmth to it. How it wears long term though is yet to be seen.

[Jon A]

I have to say I’m with Nick Murray on this, I think it’s a horrific material to use in a premium car. Presumably used originally in racing to provide more grip on the wheel (fair enough) but it’s basically plastic and is Gods gift to grime and bacteria!
I think it’s an “Emperor’s got no clothes” scenario, the big premium sports brands tell us it’s a next level product straight out of motor racing, and we buy into it as such…
Other opinions are available.

[Rarecolour]

How many on here have cleaned their leather steering wheel and seen how dirty it actually is?

I agree that alcantara/ racetex does require a little more attention than leather, but people think their leather steering wheel is clean when it's actually pretty dirty.

[bennachie]

Had one on an AUdi. Didn't like it. Kept having to clean it. Good stuff, cleaned up really well but prefer bakelite (only joshing with you - leather every time BUT clean it regulary too)

[Nuclear Nick]

Standard on the V8 Defender and so far I like it. Time will tell re cleaning and durability but it’s warm in winter, cool in summer and is comfortable to use and grippy at the same time.

Strangely I find my wedding ring marks smooth leather wheels if I’m not careful…..

[homerdog]

Works a treat!

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