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are all 850 steering wheels leather?

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1992 - 1997 850, including 850 R, 850 T-5R, 850 T-5, 850 GLT
1997 - 2000 S70, S70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70, V70 AWD
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wildatheart
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are all 850 steering wheels leather?

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The leather on my steering wheel has worn through; I would like to replace it with another leather wheel and I'm wondering whether all 850 steering wheels came with leather, in case I buy one unseen.

Many thanks!
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1994 Volvo 850 20v GLT

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Post by MadeInJapan »

You can replace the wheel (can be expensive) or you can do like me and cover it with a wheel skin. www.ipdusa.com sells them.
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Post by HareBall »

wildatheart wrote:The leather on my steering wheel has worn through; I would like to replace it with another leather wheel and I'm wondering whether all 850 steering wheels came with leather, in case I buy one unseen.

Many thanks!
My 97 GLT isn't leather. I am thinking of doing what MIJ did and buy a leather wrap for mine. I saw his and it is very nice. The Wheelskin's are also sold on eBay.
Larry

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wildatheart
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Post by wildatheart »

thanks for the tips; I have just purchased a Wheelskin, so now I just have to wait for it to cross the pond to the UK.
1965 Volvo 122S

1970 Mercedes W113 280SL

1971 BMW 2000 Touring

1986 Ford Capri 280 Brooklands

1994 Volvo 850 20v GLT

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