It is nearly impossible to get into the car without rubbing this spot, I am not a large person, I am 5'8" and about 170 lbs., however, I have to work my body around this area of the seat to get in every time. Seams like a design problem to me, did Acura not concider the amount of space needed between the steering wheel and this section of the seat? Or was my car designed to drive itself, because in that case, I should maybe sit in the passenger seat, no wear there. I condition my leather every month, use a sunshade every time I park and keep great car of my interior. As it was said earlier, I have seen other vehicles twice the age of my car with leather that has no rips or tears in it. I love Acura, but I feel that they fell short in this area.