Get a Grip With the Best Steering Wheel Covers in 2024 (2024)

After slipping the Valleycomfy cover onto to the tiller of my wheel, my first thought was “luxury car.” The genuine leather has a high-end look and feel and is a pleasure for the palms. It fit the CR-V’s 14.5-inch steering wheel like the proverbial glove but was a bit of a stretch to get it on the Saturn’s 15-inch helm. This Valleycomfy is a little thicker than other covers I tested but didn’t affect steering feel. It provided better grip than the other covers and held onto the steering wheel the best, although the leather could absorb dirt and sweat over time.

Maybe because this SEG Direct steering wheel cover came from Amazon tightly shrink-wrapped, I had to wrestle with it more than the others to get it to fit on the CR-V’s 14.5-inch wheel. Even with it stretched out a bit, it was a struggle. Slipping this cover onto the 15-inch wheel of the Saturn reminded me of the adage “like socks on a rooster.” But I liked the muted black-and-gray look, and its feel was second only to the leather Valleycomfy, although for the same price you can have genuine leather instead of faux leather. It also weighs a bit less, but that didn’t make an appreciable difference.

This low-priced steering wheel cover is made of silicone, so it’s extremely thin and shouldn’t get as hot or cold as leather and microfiber covers. Embossed bumps improve the wheel’s grip, and the silicone, being washable, makes the cover easy to clean. Designed for 13- to 15-inch wheels, it’s small, so you may start to see it stretch more quickly than our other picks.

The soft leather cover feels good in your hands and provides stable grip, but the main attraction is the tastefully adorned row of crystal embedded around the wheel. They add a little extra traction, but may also create a distraction if they catch the sun the wrong way. Yogurtck advertises the cover as a “universal fit” for 14.5- to 15-inch-diameter steering wheels. But I couldn’t get it around the Lucid’s oddly shaped steering wheel, and had to wrestle with the cover to get it around the Rivian’s tiller.

This cover was very easy to install and features both a good grip and elegant look. It has small perforations that Rueesh says provide “strong air permeability and absorbs sweat,” which worked wonders while I was driving in the Baja heat. It’s slightly less expensive than our top pick, but it’s just as substantial. It’s made of the same microfiber faux leather as the SEG Direct cover. In warm climates, the look, feel, and ease of installation are hard to beat.

Made of neoprene, the material used for wetsuits, this cover will trap heat to prevent your wheel from getting too cold to touch, but also creates a buffer to keep your hands from heating up when the weather warms up. Unlike a wetsuit, however, it’s very easy to slip on and off. On the other hand, its elasticity makes me concerned that it may not hold up as well as other covers made from sturdier stuff.

This steering wheel cover is made of synthetic rubber and viscose, a silk-like material with a smooth feel. Its 15-inch, universal-fit design makes it ideal for large steering wheels, although it’s heavy and could feel loose on smaller models. It also pairs well with just about every interior, since it comes in 15 colors.

This is one of the most expensive steering wheel covers I tested, but it’s worth the expense. Made from a combination of microfiber leather and carbon fiber, the Kafeek Classic Carbon cover creates an excellent grip and looks sharp. It didn’t get noticeably cold in cool temps or hot as the day heated up. It’s also easy to install on mid-size, 14.5- to 15-inch wheels. The only tradeoff I found was its heft, though I can’t say I noticed it impacted my performance.

This is more like a steering wheel sock than a cover since it’s made of lightweight elastic microfiber polyester. That loose fit makes it especially easy to slip on. It’s 15 inches in diameter and can fit vehicles from compacts to pickups. The breathable material keeps your hands warm when it’s cold and cool when it’s warm. That said, I'm concerned are that it will absorb sweat over time (although it is washable). It’s also very supple, and could sag and slip off the wheel over time.

The suede and faux fur of this steering wheel cover make it soft, thin, light, and highly breathable. It doesn’t trap sweat, and the tiny protrusions on the cover’s surface make it easy to grip. The cover fits a variety of vehicles from sedans to trucks to minivans with 14-, 15-, and 16-inch steering wheels. And its exceptional elasticity make it extremely convenient to install.