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I have the LeCarra leather wheel in 2 cars, love them. Yes, they are a little thinning in diameter, but barely noticeable, and they are stronger.

You can order the 'kit' from Ames, that's what I just did for my project, looks and feels great.

I didn't notice the holes being of different size, I will have to go look again. I know the one I have in the 'bird appears to be the same size, but again, I would have to go check to be sure.

I've pushed the 'bird around in the garage by the wheel and has not bent.

The repop foam wheels I'm hearing that the foam deteriorates in a fairly short period of time. No personal experience of that, it was relayed to me via another thread.

If you order the kit, check to make sure the wheel to hub screws thread in to the hub correctly. I have heard reports that there were some that were metric, and they changed back to SAE, and some kits may have been shipped with mismatched screws.

IMO, the kit with the leather wrapped wheel is the way to go. Most looking at the car will not be able to tell, or will not really 'check' that the wheel is leather vs foam.

EDIT: The one I have in the 'bird is like 20+ years old and still looks great. For 'bird folks, they also make one with gold spokes.

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