Just got a new CX-5 GT-R. Really regretting it. The biggest issues are the seats, which there is a lot of talk about, and the steering wheel. I have not seen any comments on the steering wheel though. The rim seems to have a triangle shape, and I find it downright painful to grip. Thinking of trying an extra steering wheel cover, but I hate tacky loose generic ones. I've seen one custom-fit one on here, black with red stitching, but that's it. Are there any others?
CX-5 Steering Wheel Cover options?
- Thread starter hemismith
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CarpeDiem
Under Pressure
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- Superstitions
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- 2021 CE Turbo
I’m sorry that you are unhappy with your new CX-5. The seats are a personal concern, mine were a slight issue at first but soon softened up and are no longer a problem - for me. Not sure about the steering wheel, I can’t see any problem although the rim is a bit smaller in cross section than in some other vehicles.
Perhaps something like this would work for your.
Perhaps something like this would work for your.
Thanks, I guess I could try something like that, it's certainly cheap enough. The steering wheel isn't as bad if I make sure I keep my hands at 9 and 3 instead of 10 and 2, but we'll see.
I was thinking the seats might soften up but from other posts it doesn't sound like it; glad yours did.
rockethead26
2019 CX-5 Reserve
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- N. Arizona @ 7000'
Here's https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned) to consider. I've had it for over a year and it works for me. Goes on easy if you follow the directions and stays put.
Comes with either red, blue, black or coffee accents.
Comes with either red, blue, black or coffee accents.
Thanks, I'll probably try one of those out. I just wonder if the edge would bother me when using the steering wheel controls.
rockethead26
2019 CX-5 Reserve
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- N. Arizona @ 7000'
Doesn't look like it, at least for me. I cannot feel the edge as my hand is lifted up just a bit right there as I reach my thumb to the controls.
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I think a custom shop can make you a steering wheel cover to spec.
I love the firm seats, but if you have issues I've seen a bunch of memory foam covers on here that seem to fix the issue for those.
Really weird with the seat issues, it's almost like they're installing from two different manufacturers or something. Either people love them, or they hurt.
I love the firm seats, but if you have issues I've seen a bunch of memory foam covers on here that seem to fix the issue for those.
Really weird with the seat issues, it's almost like they're installing from two different manufacturers or something. Either people love them, or they hurt.
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- 2019 CX-5 GTR
How about a steering wheel cover that would work with the heated steering wheel option?
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- 2014 Mazda CX-5 GT AWD w/Tech
The recommended hand position on the steering wheel is now 9 and 3 mainly to keep your hands out of the way of an exploding air bag. Most manufacturers intentionally make the 9 and 3 position more comfortable than 10 and 2 for that reason.
rockethead26
2019 CX-5 Reserve
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- N. Arizona @ 7000'
The one I linked to, works fine with the heater. It just takes a few minutes longer to heat the cover material.
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- 2019 CX-5 GTR
CX_MCHNE
Thread Necromancer
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- CA
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- 2019 GTR
Got a Nappa leather one on aliexpress. Took a few weeks to arrive, but it's a steal at $45. You can choose any combination of colors you like. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32843376992.html
The unperforated leather feels super buttery. If I were to do it again I might do it in all unperforated.
The unperforated leather feels super buttery. If I were to do it again I might do it in all unperforated.
