8 Best Steering Wheel Covers

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.

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.