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Switch to leather seats???

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by rrt49, Jan 12, 2020.

  1. Jan 12, 2020 at 7:26 AM
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    rrt49

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    A few questions for those who have switched from cloth to leather seats ....
    1. Is the leather more comfortable? I switched from cloth to leather in my Tundra. Used Ilea leather and loved it however it did make the seats much more "stiff" especially the passenger seat which my wife disliked the rigid feel the leather provided.
    2. What brand seems to be the most favorable? I know Katzskin had some stitching issues a few years ago.
    3. Who has the best pricing?
     
  2. Jan 12, 2020 at 7:46 AM
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    Iwilltaco

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    @kairo’s guest house having a water with @not_nick
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  3. Jan 12, 2020 at 7:50 AM
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    Tacospike

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    The stiffness will go away with more use. My passenger is more stiff than the driver seat. Leather looks nicer, feels good to me.
    I personally haven’t had a lot of experience with different manufacturers of leather covers other than the clazzio seats I have. Lots of brands out there, lots of pricing and qualities
     
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  4. Jan 12, 2020 at 11:22 AM
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    VaToy

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    My Clazzios are way more comfortable than the stock sport cloth seats, not so form fitting like the pro seats, better quality than the factory leather, holds up amazing, been on my truck about a year and still look new. I added a heated seat kit, Toyota dash switches and it looks factory! Total investment $600IMG_20190219_215921529.jpg IMG_20190219_215912580.jpg IMG_20190220_104258103.jpg
     
  5. Jan 12, 2020 at 3:42 PM
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    MadKatt

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    I always go leather feels good and is way easier to clean and take care of in my opinion.
     
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  6. Jan 12, 2020 at 4:01 PM
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    Sch0227

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    I like my Katzkins.. got them for a good price on ebay.. install wasn't as bad as I thought it'd be.

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  7. Jan 12, 2020 at 4:18 PM
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    Itchyfeet

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    Roadwire pretty much owns everything else. They're a little more money than Katszkin, but look OEM-ish

    The pasta sauce seat covers Classico well Stevie Wonder would know they're seat covers
     
  8. Jan 12, 2020 at 4:20 PM
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    ravip92

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    Aftermarket leather is definitely better quality than the OEM fake crap I have in my pro
     
  9. Jan 12, 2020 at 4:24 PM
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    mgaspard

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    I have Katzkin’s. I do find they are stiff as you would say, but I just had them installed. I prefer them over the cloth do to the fact they are easier to keep up. I also like you have options to choose from as for as colors and stitching. Only thing I wish I had added was heaters. Total price for leather and install was $1375. AD2A08FF-EB02-42E3-979D-A9C8D9B33BF3.jpg
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  10. Jan 12, 2020 at 4:47 PM
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    I did Katzkins & heated seats thru the dealer, I really like them. My brother did the same to his Tundra

     
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    Please tell me and point out anywhere that these look like covers. Am I missing something, yes we know they are covers but how would someone be able to tell.
     
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    The side and base bolsters have no definition.
     
  13. Jan 12, 2020 at 5:08 PM
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    Maybe so but the fit me better. I'm 6 ft 260 and I don't feel all wrapped up in a seat like the factory seats and Kats. To me they look fine, nobody has ever questioned the covers and if you think there is no definition that doesn't make them look like covers.
     
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  14. Jan 12, 2020 at 7:33 PM
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    I bought a black set from MWbrothers on Ebay. I bought a set for my wife's RAV4 last year and we love them so I wanted a set for my new taco as soon as I drove it off the lot. I Installed them yesterday and I'm very pleased so far. The fit was excellent and they look a little sportier than the Clazios. My only complaint is the wait time, they take a little over 2 months due to fabrication and shipping from Italy. Anyway, here are some pics.

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  15. Jan 12, 2020 at 7:37 PM
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    I like the cloth seats out here in the desert. Cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.
     
  16. Jan 13, 2020 at 1:00 AM
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    VaToy

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    Nice.
     
  17. Jan 13, 2020 at 4:55 AM
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    MarkOne

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    Leather seats + desert heat = no bueno.
     

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