Royal steering wheel retrim

[Nick_Leeds]

Had my wheel done by Jack at Royal Steering wheels. I have never been a fan of the thumb grips so they have been replaced with a more subtle shape. I went for napa leather top and bottom with perforated leather on the sides, and Renault Sport stitching. The craftsmanship is top quality and I am really pleased with the end result.

​Sorry for the budget iphone pictures, will do some with an actual camera if anyone is interested.

Nick

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[George182]

That looks awesome.

Its a shame the steering wheel is so big though

 

[R-Sport.]

I don't know whether I like it or not- looks very chunky where the thumb grips have been removed- but better than the standard tat

 

[plymcl172]

I like it maybe its the pics but looks chunky on the thumb grips, the wheels are bit was the same on the Clio 16v :dapprove:

 

[Keith185]

Looks great, very 197/200 inspired

 

[Borstii]

Have a similar wheel, not as "fat" as yours, but sligthly fatter than the original

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As mentioned before, these wheels are way too big...

 

[leeds_182]

Are you naked in these shots?

 

[Jaff.]

Sorry to hijack slightly but of the Clio and twingo (I believe they're the same spline fitment?) wheels which is the smallest? And how big are we talking mm wise?

 

[ColinG]

It looks a quality job! Very like the 197 wheel

 

[Rob]

Very 197 esque. Looks good though, if a little too chunky.

 

[Flat Eric]

Looks good to me

 

[MicKPM]

I prefer the standard Dia wheel. You kids and your small wheels.

Looks a nice job but I too am a little unsure on the grip replacement. Nice to see something different though.

 

[Knuckles]

It's like the 197 wheel banged a 182 wheel. Love it

 

[kev87mayer]

How much would that set me back as mine is melted and needs doing

 

[loggyboy]

Holy thread resurrection batman!
PM the OP, or PM snappy on here, he does retrims, price is about £140 last time I got a quote (decided against it in favour of an After marker wheel.)

 

[Nick_Leeds]

Off the top of my head think it worked out at £105 after I sent my wheel back and was refunded the deposit.

 

[CrippsCorner]

I'd go for Snappy, his refurbs are the best no questions... OP's looks okay but a bit too chunky.

 

[rs1903]

I'd go for Snappy, his refurbs are the best no questions... OP's looks okay but a bit too chunky.

I had a Royal re-trim on my 182. Was very happy with the quality of job done and I personally liked the chunkyness of it,felt so much better to drive over the standard wheel. As above,sure it worked out about 105 after I sent the old wheel back.

 

[Nick_Leeds]

Yeah I've seen both types and snappy's work is also excellent. Obviously all I can comment on is Royal's work and 15 months on I am still really happy with it.

 

[CrippsCorner]

I had a Royal re-trim on my 182. Was very happy with the quality of job done and I personally liked the chunkyness of it,felt so much better to drive over the standard wheel. As above,sure it worked out about 105 after I sent the old wheel back.

Quality looks great I'm not denying that, price is nice too... just personal preference innit.

 

[kev87mayer]

Mega thanks for info. will give them a ring and hope for a good out come like yourselves and keep you posted