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leather steering wheel wrap 1969 MGB #1 This topic is about my 1969 MG MGB MkII
rutt Richard U Orleans, MA, USA Sign in to contact	Topic Creator (OP) Oct 6, 2015 08:37 PM Joined 8 years ago 188 Posts

I'm planning to buy a leather wrap for my 1969 B's steering wheel. Two options: Moss, and Wheelskins.

Moss lists a 16 1/2" wheel, but the smallest grip circumference they list is 2 3/8". I measured my wheel, and got 16 1/" dia., but only 2 1/4" grip.

Wheelskins asks for measurements, and presumably will give me a custom 2 1/4" grip.

So: does anyone have experience with these two options, specifically for a 1969 car, which apparently is fairly unique?

Also: if you've done this, I've seen a 'baseball' stitch recommended. Looks great: anyone done that?

Thanks.

And I have to say, as a newbie, coming over from the dark side (356 Porsche), this groups is very welcoming and helpful!!!

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Re: leather steering wheel wrap 1969 MGB #2
willie3051 William Leong Brooklyn, NY, USA Sign in to contact 1974 MG MGB GT	Oct 6, 2015 08:53 PM Joined 19 years ago 1,232 Posts

Wheelskins is a very good cover, I have on on the stock 74 MGB wheel. They probably do have a 2-1/4 inch size for a better fit. Their covers use a quite thick piece of leather and, to me, somewhat takes away from that narrow vintage feel. But definitely better for a long drive. Also, the thread and stitch pattern is included which is easy to use and works well.

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Re: leather steering wheel wrap 1969 MGB #3
LaVerne LaVerne Downey Fruita, CO, USA Sign in to contact 1954 MG TF "Green Hornet" 1969 MG MGB "The Beater" 1979 Triumph TR8 "Turd 8"	Oct 6, 2015 11:28 PM Top Contributor Joined 16 years ago 15,539 Posts

I have one of the Moss jobs on my original wheel thats been hanging on my wall for over 20 years. Good fit ..no issues...but I prefer the slightly smaller and much thicker Moto Lita I put on it

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Re: leather steering wheel wrap 1969 MGB #4
tomkatb Larry Baygents Dayton, Ohio, USA Sign in to contact 1963 MG MGB	Oct 7, 2015 06:28 AM Joined 19 years ago 6,502 Posts

I have the Moss cover. About 12 years old. Perfect. Sort of pricey. Don't care, nice.

Takes a while to put it on. Best done with the wheel off.

Looks like the factory one that came on the C.

Not baseball laced, I think.

L.W.(Larry)Baygents
63B
77 Spit

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Re: leather steering wheel wrap 1969 MGB #5
riley1489 Bruce H Great White North, QC, Canada Sign in to contact 1953 Jaguar XK120 1959 Riley 1.5 "King George" 1973 MG MGB	Oct 7, 2015 06:58 AM Top Contributor Joined 12 years ago 26,297 Posts

Here is another option. This firm will make a cover to fit any size wheel you have. A template is sent, one fills in the necessary dimensions and a cover is shipped.

http://stores.ebay.ca/Mr-Steering?_trksid=p2047675.l2563

Result on a Bluemels wheel, not MG but I have done one on a B wheel, good result

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Re: leather steering wheel wrap 1969 MGB #6
kerbau53 Geoff Morton Winter Haven, FL, USA Sign in to contact 1978 MG MGB V8 Conversion "The Wreck"	Oct 7, 2015 08:12 AM Joined 13 years ago 1,858 Posts

I like wheelskins custom sizing option.

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Re: leather steering wheel wrap 1969 MGB #7
tvrgeek Scott S Hillsborough, North Carolinia, USA Sign in to contact 1973 Triumph Stag	Oct 8, 2015 12:52 AM Top Contributor Joined 9 years ago 15,011 Posts

Wheelskins. Buy direct. Had one on my Morgan.

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Re: leather steering wheel wrap 1969 MGB #8
rutt Richard U Orleans, MA, USA Sign in to contact	Topic Creator (OP) Nov 7, 2015 12:21 PM Joined 8 years ago 188 Posts

Following up on this: Everything I've seen says my 1969 wheel is 16 1/2" . I measure it as (about) 16 1/4". And I measured the grip as (about) 2 1/4"
FWIW: Wheelskins offers o.d. and grip sizes in 1/16" increments. I'm not sure I can measure that accurately.

So the question is: how big *is* my steering wheel?

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Re: leather steering wheel wrap 1969 MGB #9
kerbau53 Geoff Morton Winter Haven, FL, USA Sign in to contact 1978 MG MGB V8 Conversion "The Wreck"	Nov 7, 2015 12:37 PM Joined 13 years ago 1,858 Posts

I measured 1/16 small. The cover will stretch and fit tight that way. Use a cloth tape to measure.

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