Motor Trend White Steering Wheel Cover - Dotted Comfort Polyester Grip on Stitched Synthetic Leather, White/Black

Why it's worth it

A dotted polyester grip over stitched synthetic leather, sized for the 14.5-to-15-inch wheels in most sedans and crossovers. It's airbag compatible, it holds on when your palms are damp, and the tight fit keeps it from creeping while you turn.

The dotted grip surface is the whole reason to buy this one. Smooth synthetic leather goes slippery the second your hands get warm. The raised dots break up that contact patch into hundreds of small points, so you keep traction even with a little sweat. It also spreads pressure across your palm instead of concentrating it, which is what makes an hour of stop-and-go traffic less tiring than it sounds.

It stays where you put it. Motor Trend builds this with a tight friction fit rather than loose elastic, and that's the difference between a cover that holds at nine and three and one that slowly rotates until the seam is staring at you. Owners of slip-on covers report creep more than any other problem. This design is the reason we're comfortable putting a universal cover at the top.

From our review of 5 steering wheel covers, by Ben Carter, Tech Editor

What we like

• +The dotted grip surface is the whole reason to buy this one
• +It stays where you put it
• +The padding does real work on a commute
• +It's airbag compatible, which matters more than it sounds

What to know

• –White stitching on black shows everything
• –Polyester breathes, but it doesn't look like leather
• –The fit range is narrow