Leather vs. plastic steering wheel
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Leather vs. plastic steering wheel
I just watched a Lexus LS 460 commercial from Britain. The steering wheel on the LS 460s there are all leather, which, to my mind, is much better.
I don't drive holding the side of the wheel, i.e., in the 3 and 9 position. I hold the top in the 2 and 10 position, which I think is how most people drive, based on my observations. And if you drive as I do, the new LS (and all Lexus cars except the IS) force you to hold a plasticy enclosed piece of wood. Leather feels much better on your hands while driving, and it would sure be my preference. Granted the wood looks better. But I'm more concerned about how it feels when I'm holding it.
I don't drive holding the side of the wheel, i.e., in the 3 and 9 position. I hold the top in the 2 and 10 position, which I think is how most people drive, based on my observations. And if you drive as I do, the new LS (and all Lexus cars except the IS) force you to hold a plasticy enclosed piece of wood. Leather feels much better on your hands while driving, and it would sure be my preference. Granted the wood looks better. But I'm more concerned about how it feels when I'm holding it.
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I like the look of the wood steering wheel.
However, I prefer the feel of a leather steering wheel.
It really doesn't matter in the end (my IS has leather, the LS has wood).
I typically drive with my thumb and forefinger pinching the wheel at 7 as I lean back balla' style. Some people have seen how I lean...
However, I prefer the feel of a leather steering wheel.
It really doesn't matter in the end (my IS has leather, the LS has wood).
I typically drive with my thumb and forefinger pinching the wheel at 7 as I lean back balla' style. Some people have seen how I lean...
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