It is surely tight and without any gaps!

I believe the all the manual steering Vanagon steering wheels are the same
but perhaps more Vanagon plagued folks like Chris T. or Jeff S. can confirm?
They are also not padded like the smaller power steering wheels so the grip
gauge is smaller than the power steering wheel.

Sorry for the lack of real numbers.

Andrew

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From: steve@eurocampers.com [mailto:steve@eurocampers.com]
Sent: Friday, July 23, 2010 10:03 AM
To: Andrew Martin
Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Steering wheel cover?

Thanks Andrew,

Tighter is better with these.  If it's loose at all you can get some gaps
when you lace it up.

The BX size is not listed as fitting the Vanagon with manual steering.  I
know gowesty has a listing for this, but it's a custom size.

Do you know if your steering wheel is the same as the early Vanagon without
power?

Steve

SKL Enterprises Inc.

http://EuroCampers.com

888-797-5994 - orders

636-337-7700 - customer service

On Jul 23, 2010, at 11:45 AM, Andrew Martin wrote:

Thanks Steve.  If your definition of "early Vanagons" includes non-power

steering models, I ordered the Wheelskins "BX" size for my 87 Westy

Weekender with manual steering and its larger steering wheel.  It was a very

tight fit and I struggled at first but I was finally able to get it on after

heating it up in the clothes dryer.

If I wasn't so determined (stubborn) I would have called them and ask about

buying a slightly larger one for the manual steering Vanagon wheel.  It was

a bit stressful trying to get it to fit and I thought it might tear at any

moment.  It did not and it looks and feels fantastic.

I also love mine and highly recommend the Wheelskins products. AND the

EuroCamper web site.

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From: steve@eurocampers.com [mailto:steve@eurocampers.com]

Sent: Friday, July 23, 2010 9:18 AM

To: Andrew Martin

Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM

Subject: Re: Steering wheel cover?

We are a Wheelskins dealer, and offer all the colors and options on our

website:

http://secure.mycart.net/catalogs/catalog.asp?prodid=5191611

I don't have the measurements for the early Vanagon steering wheels, but

it's easy to measure and you can call us to order.

Wheelskins can be made to order and shipped direct from the factory.  They

usually ship the same day by Priority Mail.  I have their covers in all of

my vehicles and love them.

Steve

SKL Enterprises Inc.

http://EuroCampers.com

888-797-5994 - orders

636-337-7700 - customer service

On Jul 23, 2010, at 10:06 AM, Andrew Martin wrote:

I second this but how far is "far, far away" for the average squirrel?

Mr. Squirrel's home tree is in Bend OR and Wheelskins home office is about

500 miles away in Berkeley CA.  Perhaps he's a flying squirrel and this

would be an easy morning trip?  Back in the tree by noon, wheel wrapped by

2?

For ground squirrels their web site says:

"Call Wheelskins at 1 800 755-2128, 8:30AM to 4:00PM Pacific Time, or E-mail

info@wheelskins.com with your telephone area code. You can also enter the

key word Wheelskins into your internet search engine to find a website that

sells Wheelskins products."