A steering wheel cover is an automotive accessory used to enhance the grip, comfort, or appearance of a steering wheel.
Common categories of steering wheel cover are:
- Racing grips, used to improve the grip of the steering wheel especially for street racing or other amateur racing. Professional racers usually have specially designed racing steering wheel installed, and have no need for such an accessory.
- Leather or calfskin, used to improve both comfort and grip, though not all drivers agree that the latter purpose is actually met by this category of cover.
- Fake fur, for added comfort and decorative purposes. This type of cover actually worsens the grip on the steering wheel, and many would consider it somewhat tacky, akin to fuzzy dice.
- Wood, a ring which clips over the wheel.
- Other decorative types, including chrome-plated covers designed to give the appearance of chains.
