The steering wheel of a 2008 Honda Civic is 14 inches in diameter with a grip circumference of four inches. Steering wheel covers between 13.5 and 14.5 inches should be a good fit.

There are plenty of car mods and accessories that you can drop a lot of money on. But if you want something that’s inexpensive and can go a long way to snazzing up your interior, then a steering wheel cover is a fun option. All kinds of colors, fabrics, and designs are out there, and some are so easy to swap out that you might want to have several so you can change them whenever the mood strikes you.

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2008 Honda Civic steering wheel size

The 2008 Honda Civic has a steering wheel that’s 14 inches in diameter with a grip circumference of four inches. In auto speak, wheel sizes are given as wheel diameter x grip circumference, so the Civic’s steering wheel size is written as 14” x 4”.

This size is the same for all the trim levels of the 2008 Civic, so you should be good to go no matter what one you have.

How to measure the size of your steering wheel

If you want to measure your wheel to double-check the dimensions yourself, it’s simple to do! To get the diameter of the steering wheel, measure from the outside edge of one side directly across to the outside on the other side.

To measure the grip circumference, you’ll need something flexible, like a measuring tape. Measure around the thickest part of the steering wheel, and that’s your number. If you don’t have a measuring tape, you can use a piece of string to mark the circumference, and then measure the string.

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How to choose a Honda Civic steering wheel cover

There are a lot of different options to choose from depending on what you’re looking for. Do you need ergonomic comfort? Are you looking to upgrade your interior style? Or are your concerns more function and less form?

Honda does sell OEM steering wheel covers, so if you want the real deal you can get a genuine Honda one for around $100. But if that’s not what you’re looking for, no worries—there are plenty of other (and cheaper) options.

Here are a few things to keep in mind when you shop:

Stick to within one inch of your wheel size. In general, you don’t want a cover that’s more than an inch larger than your wheel. For the 14-inch Civic wheel, anything 15 inches or over will likely be too big.

Materials matter. Think beyond simple aesthetics when you choose the material for your cover. Suede is soft and fabric is cute, but they both wear down (and get dirty) quickly.

Read the return policy and customer reviews. Sometimes the things you order online aren’t quite what was advertised, so read the user reviews and make sure that you can return it if it’s not what you want.

Once you’ve got the one you want, it’s time to cover your shame! Just kidding—your uncovered steering wheel isn’t shameful. At least we hope not. Anyway, we’re not here to judge. Putting a new cover on your steering wheel is easy—it just takes a little patience.

If you have one that’s designed to stretch over the wheel, you might want to soften it up a bit first with a hair dryer. This makes it more pliable and easier to stretch. Some of the stretch-to-fit kinds do require a bit of gentle tugging.

If you have a cover that needs to be stitched on, that takes a bit longer to do. The materials and instructions you need should be with the cover, and make sure you’re somewhere comfy and have good light. Enjoy your Honda DIY time!

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