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Old Nov 2, 2025 | 03:32 PM
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Just bought a new Lexus wheel, replacing a 22 year old wheel. Wondering if the wood on the wheel fades from the sun over time as the new one more closely matches my California Walnut interior wood.


This replacement sterring wheel is nice - Way to go
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Old Nov 3, 2025 | 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by bsprtsgrp
Just bought a new Lexus wheel, replacing a 22 year old wheel. Wondering if the wood on the wheel fades from the sun over time as the new one more closely matches my California Walnut interior wood.
Where and how much did you get your new steering wheel from?
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Lexus kawaii on IG. He can make you a refurbished wheel and shift **** to match your interior wood. Not sure the price now but I paid about $300 last year and both came out spotless
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I am curious about Latin's question also. $1037 on the Bell sale ending tomorrow. If that is a new OEM Lexus wheel I am super impressed. Funcrusher's refurb idea sounds good. I am always an OEM fan, but I always wished they were thicker, slightly more sport feel. I think there is still an aftermarket company that makes a nice one, thicker, real leather but plastic wood.
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Originally Posted by CA2WALS430
I am curious about Latin's question also. $1037 on the Bell sale ending tomorrow. If that is a new OEM Lexus wheel I am super impressed. Funcrusher's refurb idea sounds good. I am always an OEM fan, but I always wished they were thicker, slightly more sport feel. I think there is still an aftermarket company that makes a nice one, thicker, real leather but plastic wood.
Here is a referb company - $500 -
I like the sound of the $300 better
Or pay the shipping from Dubai for the sport model here on eBay - $300+? Import fee will be charged when it hits customs.

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Purchased from Longo Lexus in CA....$2235
New wheel retail from Lexus here on the east coast is $3200 plus tax
Reconditioning the present wheel was over $1100

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Originally Posted by bsprtsgrp
Purchased from Longo Lexus in CA....$2235
Ouch - parts costs don't seem to depriciate like the entire car does.
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New wheel installed today....


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Originally Posted by bsprtsgrp
New wheel installed today....
You should sell me that steering wheel and you should get this one so it matches your car
https://www.ebay.com/itm/30648592826...X1M5JZTDJG2PS8
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Originally Posted by bsprtsgrp
New wheel installed today....
life is good
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People outside this forum will never understand a bunch of us standing around a steering wheel just admiring.....but yeah, WOW! It's just beautiful. I want that matte finish look with the textured leather and that beautifully unblemished wood. In over 11 years on the forum I don't think I've ever read of another person who bought a new OEM steering wheel. Thank you for sharing. I just want to wash my hands and put them on it.
Well done, sir!
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Originally Posted by LatinLS430
You should sell me that steering wheel and you should get this one so it matches your car
https://www.ebay.com/itm/30648592826...X1M5JZTDJG2PS8
OMG!!! The Green is foul! 🤢🤮
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Originally Posted by BigBoomer
OMG!!! The Green is foul! 🤢🤮
ouch

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I simply got rid of the wood!
Grey interior
Grey interior
Cashmere
Cashmere
Brown leather wheel with cashmere interior
Brown leather wheel with cashmere interior






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Originally Posted by RakNaks
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I simply got rid of the wood!
Grey interior
Grey interior

Cashmere
Brown leather wheel with cashmere interior
Brown leather wheel with cashmere interior
I have seen these for sale on eBay - all leather - actually looks ok - thx for sharing
Are you sellling your old sterring wheel?

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