8 Best Steering Wheel Covers

BEST FOR SUMMER

Sharper Image Cooling Gel Cushion Grip Steering Wheel Cover

BDK

Easy to install
Cooling gel feels good most of the time
Bulky feeling
Cooling gel gets warm on hot days

Key Specs

Weight: 15.3 oz.
Size: 15.3 x 15 x 1.3 in.
Material: Faux leather

I was intrigued by the Sharper Image Cooling Gel Cushion Grip Steering Wheel Cover since I spend part of winter in Southern Baja where 80-plus-degree days—and hot car interiors—are common. At just over 15 inches in diameter, it was the easiest cover to install out of all the ones we tested, but even though it’s the second-lightest, it has a somewhat bulky feel. The cooling gel feature worked great —when it’s not hot out. But it works in reverse and gets uncomfortably warm on hot days. Within the first few minutes before the car interior cools down, I felt like I had continuously sweaty palms.

BEST ALL-WEATHER

Bokin Microfiber Leather Viscose Steering Wheel Cover

BOKIN

Silk-like material
Breathable design
Wide variety of colors
Larger design may not fit snugly on smaller wheels
Heavy

Key Specs

Weight: 1.4 lb.
Size: 14.5 in.
Material: Synthetic rubber and viscose

This steering wheel cover is made of synthetic rubber and viscose, a silk-like material for a smooth feel. Bokin says the cover “keeps your hands warm in the winter and cool in the summer” and that it’s “breathable and will absorb sweat quickly.” It has a unique hollow woven design and comes in 15 different colors to match any car’s interior. It’s universal-fit design makes It ideal for larger steering wheels, although on smaller wheels it could be loose-fitting, and it’s the heaviest cover in this list.

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