Steering wheel re-trim

[Watts]

Apart from the red marker I think the TCR wheel is great with the perforated leather sections and smooth leather elsewhere. I'd be concerned about the looks of alcantara long term in such a high wear area.

[Ceefeesh]

Thank you that’s helpful. The perforated leather looks good, reminiscent of a 2016 Audi A3 S line Sportback I had  and I liked the feel of it. Perforated might be sufficient to distinguish it from most GTI wheels. I think I saw a mk 8 GTI photo with perforated leather on the wheel. 

[barrym381]

Thank you. I see they have the wheel from a Golf R on their Facebook. Looks good👍

I’ve had stuff done and have seen loads of his work 

[N14ll]

This is something on my “to do” list & this company look to do some nice work (carbon, alcantara, leather..it’s all there. Plenty of pics available on their Instagram a/c
https://controlcustoms.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjw2a32BRBXEiwAUcugiDO-UVdf1ThqzZNuEflqjT9nZkkyONJLhBRP9-HJKDE7z1vjQCkfCBoC2EMQAvD_BwE

[Ceefeesh]

Thanks. That’s who I have been talking to but was having a final look around. I now have three to look at and I have a price for comparison. 🤔

[Exonian]

Perforated leather for the areas held the most is definitely the nicest tactile feel in my experience.
I found the alcantara steering wheel in my Ed40 stayed clean, but it’s an easy material to keep looking it’s best so long as it’s decent quality stuff that doesn’t wear in patches.
Perforated leather to the sides of the ‘wheel with alcantara sections top and bottom would be a nice contrast and fairly grippy.
I personally like the 12 o’clock marker. I appreciate it’s a bit OTT for many but I think it sets the ‘wheel off. Maybe a grey marker instead of red might be a bit more subtle.

[2007GTI]

Chris Harris had a good rant about alcantara and how awful it is to live with, as it soaks up sweat and dirt etc, it might look nice, but it should not be used as an everyday steering wheel material according to him.

[Robo999]

I have an alcantara steering wheel and i find it to be perfectly fine. It just needs a little more attention than your average leather wheel for cleaning and you just need to keep in mind what it is, so no dirty hands, no hand cream, no cheese doritos  i find it adds a nice element to the car. Something a little special. If you read reviews on clubsports they say that is one of the best pieces, ive done 27k in my car and the wheel looks brand new. Its not like im constantly cleaning it either and i dont have the cleanest of jobs. Id say go for the alcantara and just look up how to look after it. Theres a great video on youtube.

http://Https://youtu.be/KVAFuUGydgI

[rajb]

I can vouch for Jack@Royal as I've used him for a number of wheels in the past.

I have the BMW Performance wheel on my 3er and that is Alcantara. I'd agree it is nice but not for a daily. My 3er doesn't see that much road time hence it still look good.

I'd definitely consider Exonian's suggestion of perforated leather on the sides and Alcantara on the top/bottom. Could be a really nice contrast and the Alcantara isn't then in high wear areas.