Costco Type S Wetsuit Seat Covers on 5th Gen 4runner

New member, thanks for all the helpful posts and discussion. Thought I'd start trying to contribute:

ust got a new (to me) 2015 SR5. Long term I likely will install Katzkins or Wetokoles but prioritized my spending to good tires, recovery gear, and some other necessities. In the meantime, figured I'd give the Costco Type S "Wetsuit" seat covers a go since they were only $24.99 for the front pair. Clearly the quality isn't superb (sorta thin) and the fit isn't great but it isn't bad for a universal cover. Installation took 45 minutes. These are supposedly compatible with side airbags. I was able to hide the back connection straps so they weren't too much of an eyesore. Unfortunately they cover the power seat controls on the driver side - you can still use all the buttons through the seat covers though. On the passenger side I tucked under the reclining lever. The velcro at the top (for both the seat and headrest) look a bit iffy but even if that fails, it won't be catastrophic + Costco warranty is great. Definitely happy for the price I paid, that being said I expect ~1 yr of use, 2 if I'm lucky out of these.

 

Note, another user on a different forum suggested I could tuck in the cover behind the plastic piece and the fit is WAY better + now i do not obstruct the power seat controls:

 

I installed custom leather Clazzio seat covers in my FJ Cruiser and found them to be very high quality and look nearly as good as factory leather. I see Clazzio makes custom covers for the 4Runner also. That would be my 1st choice.

 

That looks really nice, any pics of the back of the seats? if you don't me asking, how much was the set out the door and what was installation like?

 

Sorry I did not take any photos of the seat backs. However, the backs looked professional as well, just as good as the front. Installation of the first seat took me about 2 hrs and the second was about 30min (once I had things figured out was very easy). Cost is on the Clazzio website. I only purchased the front seats since the back seats never got used in my FJ. The cost is fairly steep but the quality is very good.

 

I would try these. These are on sale right now and are an exact fit.

https://www.costco.com/coverking-cu...aterials-to-choose-from.product.11618905.html

 

Now don't take this the wrong way as it is all a matter of personal opinion, but those covers would've never made it to the next seat after seeing how they looked on the first one. Unless you are in dire need, I would take the refunded money and apply it to a tailored product. Do it once, do it right - save if you have to, you'll be much happier in the long run.

All of that being said, welcome to the forum!