New OEM Steering wheel or new leather wrap?

[MiamiE93Vert]

The leather on my E93 M3 is cracked and looking to replace it, the rest of the wheel is fine. Just got a quote to hand stitch a new leather wrap with m color thread with quality leather but cost is comparable to getting a new wheel OEM. What would you choose? Thanks!

[GeorgeA]

If you want leather, stick to a new OEM wheel, nothing better than that. If you want alcantara, have Coby rewrap it for you.

[EJT86]

or get a nelson wheel. a good quality used wheel would run about 250 and last i heard reupholstering a wheel was close to a grand so idk

i have an OE leather wheel im not sure yet about selling

[Ali-E90]

I wrapped my own wheel with a leather wrap, pretty impressed with the results especially for the sub $50 price. DIY install, just requires patience.

Bonus is that because it goes over your existing wrap, the wheel gets a bit thicker, and slightly grippier. Looks great too.

Obviously mine is not an M wheel, but you get an idea...

[dparm]

I'd consider one of the Alcantara-wrapped ones that BMW sells as part of the M Performance accessory lineup. Looks awesome and gives extra grip for those spirited driving sessions. :-)

Turner sells them for about $700.

[EJT86]

Originally Posted by Ali-323i

I wrapped my own wheel with a leather wrap, pretty impressed with the results especially for the sub $50 price. DIY install, just requires patience.

Bonus is that because it goes over your existing wrap, the wheel gets a bit thicker, and slightly grippier. Looks great too.

Obviously mine is not an M wheel, but you get an idea...

looks awesome!

[IND-Distribution]

dparm has the right idea—the alcantara would be nice in Miami weather since it won't get as hot as the leather variant. We can source one for you as well if you like

If you're dead set on leather (and sticking with the same wheel), though, a re-wrap would be nice but I'd probably also mix it up rather than doing the same OEM treatment.

[Ali-E90]

Originally Posted by EJT86

looks awesome!

Thanks!

They have different color options for the thread/stitching too, so you can do the M colors, or just blue, red, etc.

[EJT86]

Originally Posted by Ali-323i

Thanks!

They have different color options for the thread/stitching too, so you can do the M colors, or just blue, red, etc.

did you buy a pre fab piece of leather or did you have to cut it yourself?

[Ali-E90]

Originally Posted by EJT86

did you buy a pre fab piece of leather or did you have to cut it yourself?

It's a car-specific kit, comes pre-cut leather, thread (in colors specified), and instructions. Youtube videos can help too.

It's super easy, as long as you have patience to go slow. It will take a few hours!

I got mine from aliexpress for like $35 or something. They have different precut options based on what car / package you have.

[EJT86]

Originally Posted by Ali-323i

It's a car-specific kit, comes pre-cut leather, thread (in colors specified), and instructions. Youtube videos can help too.

It's super easy, as long as you have patience to go slow. It will take a few hours!

I got mine from aliexpress for like $35 or something. They have different precut options based on what car / package you have.

Great thanks. I have an OE leather wheel just collecting dust maybe I should make a project out of it

[The-Traveler]

Originally Posted by Ali-323i

I wrapped my own wheel with a leather wrap, pretty impressed with the results especially for the sub $50 price. DIY install, just requires patience.

Bonus is that because it goes over your existing wrap, the wheel gets a bit thicker, and slightly grippier. Looks great too.

Obviously mine is not an M wheel, but you get an idea...

Would you mind linking to the actual product that you ordered? That looks great! How long did it take to arrive to Toronto?

[aus]

Originally Posted by Ali-323i

It's a car-specific kit, comes pre-cut leather, thread (in colors specified), and instructions. Youtube videos can help too.

It's super easy, as long as you have patience to go slow. It will take a few hours!

I got mine from aliexpress for like $35 or something. They have different precut options based on what car / package you have.

Do you have to take the airbag and trim off the wheel?
Do they have Alcantara?
Looks amazing regardless of price.
.

[Ali-E90]

Originally Posted by The-Traveler

Would you mind linking to the actual product that you ordered? That looks great! How long did it take to arrive to Toronto?

This is the one I used. Obviously you would order the one for your appropriate wheel (they have a number of different models/options).
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Blac...329675251.html

Originally Posted by aus

Do you have to take the airbag and trim off the wheel?
Do they have Alcantara?
Looks amazing regardless of price.
.

No need to remove anything, though it might be a bit easier, it definitely wasn't all that bad doing it with the wheel in place. You will need to dedicate some time though, and exercise some patience

I've uploaded a pic of it midway through the process... that's my wife's dainty hand you see, not mine LOL
I highly recommend outsourcing the labour if possible

[BOOF-M3]

Coby has a nice product also and half the price of the OEM striped Alcantara.


http://cobywheel.com/alcantara-produ...-products.html

[Visceral]

Originally Posted by Ali-323i

I wrapped my own wheel with a leather wrap, pretty impressed with the results especially for the sub $50 price. DIY install, just requires patience.

Bonus is that because it goes over your existing wrap, the wheel gets a bit thicker, and slightly grippier. Looks great too.

Obviously mine is not an M wheel, but you get an idea...

Damn Ali, you're pretty cute!

[EJT86]

Originally Posted by Visceral

Damn Ali, you're pretty cute!

read two comments up

[Gripster]

Another option would be http://www.dallassteeringwheel.com/sw1.htm

I used them on my 911 which had an absurdly skinny steering wheel. The work they did was top notch.

[r0cketm0nkey]

Originally Posted by Visceral

Damn Ali, you're pretty cute!

You, sir, are gay.

Originally Posted by Gripster

Another option would be http://www.dallassteeringwheel.com/sw1.htm

Had a wheel from him before when I had my Evo. Great work, but requires core exchange. You can make a refundable deposit for an advance swap.

I just ordered an aftermarket wrapped and reshaped OEM wheel, no core swap required. It will arrive on Monday. Not sure about quality yet until I receive it.

[Visceral]

Originally Posted by r0cketm0nkey

You, sir, are gay.

Not at the moment. But I'll let you know if I have a late-in-life change.

Has anyone seen m0nkey's sense of humor? He's missing it.

Note post #4. I'm a guy. I really don't think that's a picture of a guy. Ali says... "I wrapped my own wheel with.." and then attaches that picture.

*sigh*

never mind.

[EJT86]

Originally Posted by Visceral

Not at the moment. But I'll let you know if I have a late-in-life change.

Has anyone seen m0nkey's sense of humor? He's missing it.

Note post #4. I'm a guy. I really don't think that's a picture of a guy. Ali says... "I wrapped my own wheel with.." and then attaches that picture.

*sigh*

never mind.

But he also said before your post “Thats my wife’s dainty hands...”

[Visceral]

Originally Posted by EJT86

But he also said before your post “Thats my wife’s dainty hands...”

There was a picture of a pretty girl working on an M3.

What words do you think I read?