spookygeek

Just got a new-to-me 2005 lexus es 330 with a grey interior. The car is great, but i'm not a fan of the wood on the steering wheel. Is there an all leather OEM replacement that may be available, where I can swap out my controls and airbag? I know I can always go with a simple leather cover, but I want to explore the OEM replacement first.

Thanks,

-Brent

llcoolpass

funny how so many try to put the woodgrain[like on second/third gen], but i always chime in saying that leather is the better steering wheel. finally, an ally!

Parker Gen

People actually swap from the all leather to the woodgrain steering wheel most times.
Welcome to Club Lexus, any pictures of the car?
I'm not sure about the 330 parts, others would know though.

kaldES98

i like the leather steering wheel better as well.

spookygeek

While I'm glad everyone is agreeing with me does anyone have any idea where I can find an OEM all leather replacement steering wheel for a 2005 ES330?

tuan92129

I believe the wood steering wheel was standard on all es330's.

mick_foley

The 02-04 ES 300/330 had an option for an all-leather steering wheel but I've never seen an 05-06 ES330 with an all leather steering wheel. I would suggest a swap but the steering wheels are obviously different between the years I mentioned above. Besides the fact that you'd be losing steering wheel audio controls, that just might not be a wise idea.

llcoolpass

maybe camry

mick_foley

If the Camry wheel has a possibility of working, the Camry SE would be the closest match to the ES330 since it has 3 spokes.

mmatheny

Well, the Firestone shop dinged up my wood steering wheel while doing a alignment - what a bunch of dorks!

mick_foley

Ha ha. That sucks. I doubt they'll be getting it fixed for you.

I like the wood wheels personally. It helps remind me that I have a luxury car.

mmatheny

Yeah - I hang on in the leather section anyway! Here's what one would cost for my car - this is old, so more I'm sure!
45100-06331-C0 MCV20..USA; 4-SPOKE, LEATHER, COACH EDITION FOR USA & HAWAII, TYPE C:REFER TO ILLUSTRATION, BLACK, TRIM21 1 $1,100.19

mmatheny

I guess I COULD have been unfortunate enough to have the 10th anniversary edition!
45100-33340-C0 MCV20; 4-SPOKE, WOOD&LEATHER, LEXUS 10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION(USA/HAWAII/P.RICO/CANADA), BLACK, TRIM23 1 $2,413.30

mick_foley

Yeah, wooded wheels aren't cheap. Have you tried that ebay seller though that sells wood wheels? I forget the name. Maybe they can get you something comparable to OEM if it really looks bad.

mmatheny

Nah - just teensy nicks where they put their device to hold the wheel straight while they aligned it. Just pisses me off!