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Old May 26, 2015 | 06:13 PM
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I got my IS250 couple weeks ago, this is the steering wheel, wrinkle allover the grip, especially 3 and 9. Is this normal?
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Old May 26, 2015 | 07:12 PM
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Welcome to the forum.

It does look more wrinkled than what I've normally seen (ex. pic below). Not sure if the dealer will address it but try. I've had wrinkles appear about a year of usage on my CT's steering wheel and my dealer changed it without fuss. Good luck.

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Old May 26, 2015 | 09:37 PM
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The perforated one holds better i think.
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Old May 26, 2015 | 11:22 PM
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uhh its leather? whats next, replace wrinkle on leather seats?
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Old May 27, 2015 | 01:08 AM
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I have a look at my steering Wheel and its condition and let you know about wrinkles....

Please have anyone noticed click sound when pressing buttons on the steering Wheel? It sounds like clicking on the PC mouse, Iam pretty sure its not normal, because only left button (music and volume switch does it)
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Old May 27, 2015 | 02:03 AM
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think its normal, normal wear and tear!
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Old May 27, 2015 | 05:13 AM
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I had this on my steering wheel and Lexus replaced it under warranty.
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Old May 27, 2015 | 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by axiej
I got my IS250 couple weeks ago, this is the steering wheel, wrinkle allover the grip, especially 3 and 9. Is this normal?
I think that's well within the range of normal. I actually think it looks nice as it adds a bit of character.
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Old May 27, 2015 | 08:41 AM
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what next? put all cows all over the world on anti wrinkle creams? It's a natural material, it wrinkles, it's supposed to.
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Old May 27, 2015 | 09:26 AM
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what next? put all cows all over the world on anti wrinkle creams? It's a natural material, it wrinkles, it's supposed to.
There's always Botox.


(Sorry, couldn't help myself)
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Old May 27, 2015 | 09:26 AM
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Old May 27, 2015 | 09:34 PM
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I have similar creases in the same areas for the steering wheel. Despite I am picky about quality, I think the creases are still within acceptable range due to the type of leather Lexus has used in making the steering wheel. The good side is the wheel is buttery soft. The downside is it is easier to have creases.
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Old May 28, 2015 | 02:13 AM
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I checked yersteday and a didnt see any wrinkles on my steering Wheel...I dont think is normal.
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Old May 28, 2015 | 07:55 PM
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I have some on the left hand side of mine. I didn't know dealers would replace them though... maybe I should give it a shot lol
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Old Jun 10, 2015 | 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by LexSense
I have some on the left hand side of mine. I didn't know dealers would replace them though... maybe I should give it a shot lol
I went to dealer ask if its normal or not, they checked it and replaced a new wheel with no question.
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