Having Problems Gripping Your Steering Wheel?
January 31, 2009 by Michelle
Filed under Pain & Stiffness, Products, Tips
originally published 6/6/08
My fingers are progressively getting worse due to my arthritis. When this happens, the pain and stiffness make it difficult to perform many tasks, including driving a car. Gripping the steering wheel can often times cause more pain because you are forcing your fingers to grip tighter than they want to. When this started happening to me, I purchased a steering wheel cover. I used it for a while, but it did not help as much as I thought it would.
I originally purchased a soft suede-type wheel cover. It looked great in my car, but it had too much give to it when I wrapped my fingers around it. I was just resigned to the fact that this is how it was going to be. My hands/fingers will hurt, but I have to drive so deal with it.
After I purchased a new car, I did not use a steering wheel cover for a while. When I started looking for a wheel cover again, I decided to be more choosy. Jackpot! I now have the best steering wheel cover ever!!! No more pain when gripping the steering wheel! What a relief!
So here it is. I purchased a leather steering wheel cover made by Pilot Automotive. The official name is “The Genuine Touch” and the model number is SW-101G WK.
The steering wheel thickness instantly went from 3 7/8″ to 5 3/8″. That’s an increase of 1 1/2″! To arthritic hands, that little difference feels amazing!
I absolutely love it and would recommend it to anyone having the same problem. If this cover is to plain for you, there are plenty of steering wheel covers on the market that offer various designs or logos. Although, I would recommend a thick leather cover to provide the stiffness needed when maneuvering the wheel.
To purchase a Pilot Automotive steering wheel cover, you can go to the following stores:
If you’re interested in finding a local dealer, checkout Pilot Automotive’s dealer locator page.
You can also search Amazon
I hope this information helps!