Photo: Hammacher Schlemmer
It might not be that cold yet, but you probably remember last winter’s freezing weather when getting from the house inside your car would be an adventure. If you could at least have had that steering wheel warm enough to get a proper grip, things would have been better. Well, with this heated steering wheel cover you could have just what you need.
So you’re not rich, which means you don’t drive one of the expensive vehicles that are already heated when you get inside. You don’t drive one of the models that come with heated steering wheel as a stock feature either. And you don’t feel like spending a fortune just for a couple of months of harsh weather.
You do, however, like to be able to hold the wheel properly in the freezing winter mornings when your only ally is that hot cup of coffee.
That is pretty much what the heated steering wheel cover could solve. Made out of rubber, it completely encircles the wheel just enough to keep the driver’s hands warm. It snugly fits standard wheels from 141/2’’ to 151/2’’ in diameter and its three heat settings keep the surface between 95° F and 110° F (35° to 43° C).
There are a couple of issues it’s almost natural we also need to talk about whenever we look at these types of gadgets. First of all, we’re pretty sure you find the wheel cover a bit unnecessary, if not stupid. But in fact this could be one of those situations of things you can’t stop using once you tried at least once, sort of like heated chairs. Another issue could be the risk of fire, which everybody is afraid of.
You do, however, like to be able to hold the wheel properly in the freezing winter mornings when your only ally is that hot cup of coffee.
That is pretty much what the heated steering wheel cover could solve. Made out of rubber, it completely encircles the wheel just enough to keep the driver’s hands warm. It snugly fits standard wheels from 141/2’’ to 151/2’’ in diameter and its three heat settings keep the surface between 95° F and 110° F (35° to 43° C).
Heat for 35 minutes
The unit provides heat for 35 minutes and its battery recharges in 3 hours via a car’s own 12-volt adapter. The battery pack tucks safely out of the way on the steering column while in use, and the rubber wheel cover can be used year-round without heat for protection and a firm grip.There are a couple of issues it’s almost natural we also need to talk about whenever we look at these types of gadgets. First of all, we’re pretty sure you find the wheel cover a bit unnecessary, if not stupid. But in fact this could be one of those situations of things you can’t stop using once you tried at least once, sort of like heated chairs. Another issue could be the risk of fire, which everybody is afraid of.
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