Should You Install a Steering Wheel Cover on Your Car?

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Xavier
07/29/25 11:48am
It is not recommended to install a steering wheel cover on your car for the following reasons: 1. It can cause irreversible damage to the leather steering wheel; 2. It may lead to an inability to firmly grip the steering wheel or cause slippage during driving. The impacts of using a steering wheel cover include: 1. In winter when temperatures are low, human reaction and perception abilities decrease, and using a steering wheel cover increases the difficulty of driver control; 2. During winter rain or snow, icy road conditions are common, and using a steering wheel cover reduces the friction between the steering wheel and the hand; 3. Using a steering wheel cover can, to some extent, weaken the driver's perception and judgment of road conditions.
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