M3 Tri Stiched Steering Wheel VS 'M' Sports Perforated Leather Steering Wheel

SHEEDI · 05-31-2015, 10:03 PM

Guys, I need your opinion, I have 2009 335i Sedan, looking to upgrade Steering wheel. I need input from the guys who have/had any of these steering wheels. I have sports wheel with paddles. I m not sure which one feels/look better. I have montego blue with Dakota grey interior

http://www.getbmwparts.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462

http://www.getbmwparts.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462

chaohe · 06-01-2015, 12:03 AM

I've gotten custom wheels from eBay sellers tainik and 007-skyfall that have both perforated leather and the tri-colored stitching... pretty awesome, check it out

SHEEDI · 06-02-2015, 06:58 AM

so no one had chance to review M3 Tri Stitched Steering Wheel and 'M' Sports Perforated Leather Steering Wheel?

B39 B58 · 06-02-2015, 08:20 AM

Sorry, haven't used either, but for whatever it's worth, I'd probably vote for the M3 wheel. I worry about keeping the perforations clean on the m-sport wheel (and I'm not crazy about how they did that one with part perforated leather and part smooth).

I'd consider replacing my wheel but I don't want to lose the heated steering wheel feature and I'm not sure how easy it is to get a replacement that still has that.

gabylonfive · 06-04-2015, 01:33 AM

I've driven both and I prefer the msport wheel. Currently have it in my e90 right now and the perf sections are a nice contrast to the smooth Napa sections at 12 and 6. Paddles are a perfect fit as well.

As someone noted though, it does take a little extra effort to keep it clean compared to them m3 wheel.

Fundguy1 · 06-04-2015, 06:22 AM

I love my M3 wheel. The feel is like butter. Leather is the same on my zsp shift knob. Thicker, attractive, durable, etc. Highly recommended. I got the Alcantara trim to be a Lil different. Love that too. Feels like a new car with the new wheel.

kong24680 · 06-04-2015, 06:34 AM

I currently have the m3 wheel, but I've used the m-tech wheel as well and I feel like m3 wheel is a little bit plushier than the m-tech. However after feeling the alcantara performance wheel in my buddies m3, I'll probably be picking up one of those for myself!

Fundguy1 · 06-04-2015, 07:16 AM

The Alcantara performance wheels don't wear as well according to a performance shop I know. I do know they hold every bit of dust dirt and grime and require a lot more maintenance to keep looking new. I was going to get the blue stripe one but passed.

BM91 · 06-08-2015, 11:03 PM

I have a Montego blue e90 as well which I installed a Msport steering wheel. Personally I love the way it feels. Its much thicker compared to the sports wheel and has better grip marks on 10 and 2 o'clock. The perforated leather is a good detail/texture to have and you also have supple leather on the top and bottom part of the wheel (I think its the same leather as the M3 wheel). My wheel has virtually no wear at all despite 25000 mile of usage. Either way both of those wheels are a great upgrade compared to the Sports.

335xs2dinan · 06-09-2015, 07:11 PM

I have and prefer the nonperforated tristitch wheel but my opinion is based on looks only, I havent tried the other one. let us know what you think when you decide.

mump · 06-10-2015, 05:04 PM

I have switched to the M3 wheel from the MSport that comes with the 335is - after soldering resistors to adapt to the M3 paddles, it was the best decision I have made for the BMW.

SHEEDI · 06-10-2015, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by mump

I have switched to the M3 wheel from the MSport that comes with the 335is - after soldering resistors to adapt to the M3 paddles, it was the best decision I have made for the BMW.

I have sports wheel with paddles, can I use same paddles? and is there is DIY on this site for this? I don't like m3 paddles, I like N55 paddles "black"

techwhiz · 06-11-2015, 03:19 PM

I have the M3 wheel (non-perforated) with DCT paddles in my 2008.
The perforated wheel is the same.

It's looks only.

glachhman2 · 07-02-2015, 08:15 AM

I'm gonna have an msport with trim and dct paddles for sale in a few days.

fravel · 07-02-2015, 08:41 AM

Haven't used the M-sport wheel, but I refurb'd an M3 wheel that I pulled out of a junkyard and it's a 1000x improvement over stock.

mump · 07-02-2015, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SHEEDI

I have sports wheel with paddles, can I use same paddles? and is there is DIY on this site for this? I don't like m3 paddles, I like N55 paddles "black"

They will work but they don't fit in the space exactly perfect. I had my LCI paddles in for about a month before putting the resistors in the m3 paddles. You would really have to look closely to see that it is not a perfect fit but no one would even notice until you told them.

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SHEEDI Banned 602 Rep 2,703 Posts Drives: 2009 335i - Sport PKG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i [8.50]	M3 Tri Stiched Steering Wheel VS 'M' Sports Perforated Leather Steering Wheel Guys, I need your opinion, I have 2009 335i Sedan, looking to upgrade Steering wheel. I need input from the guys who have/had any of these steering wheels. I have sports wheel with paddles. I m not sure which one feels/look better. I have montego blue with Dakota grey interior http://www.getbmwparts.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462 http://www.getbmwparts.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462
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chaohe New Member 2 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 2008 e93 335i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	I've gotten custom wheels from eBay sellers tainik and 007-skyfall that have both perforated leather and the tri-colored stitching... pretty awesome, check it out __________________ 2008 e93 335i 6mt // jet_black // coral_red // premium, sport, comfort_access, nav jb4_g5_iso // bms_meth // bms_dci // er_fmic // er_cp // forge_dv m3_rims_sides_control_arms // spacers // aero_lip // performance_spoiler // smarttop
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SHEEDI Banned 602 Rep 2,703 Posts Drives: 2009 335i - Sport PKG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i [8.50]	so no one had chance to review M3 Tri Stitched Steering Wheel and 'M' Sports Perforated Leather Steering Wheel?
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06-02-2015, 08:20 AM	#4
B39 B58 Private First Class 16 Rep 110 Posts Drives: 2016 340i / M Sport / 6MT Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (0)	Sorry, haven't used either, but for whatever it's worth, I'd probably vote for the M3 wheel. I worry about keeping the perforations clean on the m-sport wheel (and I'm not crazy about how they did that one with part perforated leather and part smooth). I'd consider replacing my wheel but I don't want to lose the heated steering wheel feature and I'm not sure how easy it is to get a replacement that still has that. __________________ 2016 340i M Sport \| 6MT
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06-04-2015, 01:33 AM	#5
gabylonfive First Lieutenant 52 Rep 335 Posts Drives: 04 M3, 05 Elise Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (3)	I've driven both and I prefer the msport wheel. Currently have it in my e90 right now and the perf sections are a nice contrast to the smooth Napa sections at 12 and 6. Paddles are a perfect fit as well. As someone noted though, it does take a little extra effort to keep it clean compared to them m3 wheel.
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06-04-2015, 06:22 AM	#6
Fundguy1 Major General 2033 Rep 8,339 Posts Drives: 335 e93 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Orlando, fl iTrader: (0)	I love my M3 wheel. The feel is like butter. Leather is the same on my zsp shift knob. Thicker, attractive, durable, etc. Highly recommended. I got the Alcantara trim to be a Lil different. Love that too. Feels like a new car with the new wheel.
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06-04-2015, 06:34 AM	#7
kong24680 Captain 252 Rep 998 Posts Drives: Silverstone Metallic F06 M6 Gr Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (5)	I currently have the m3 wheel, but I've used the m-tech wheel as well and I feel like m3 wheel is a little bit plushier than the m-tech. However after feeling the alcantara performance wheel in my buddies m3, I'll probably be picking up one of those for myself!
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06-04-2015, 07:16 AM	#8
Fundguy1 Major General 2033 Rep 8,339 Posts Drives: 335 e93 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Orlando, fl iTrader: (0)	The Alcantara performance wheels don't wear as well according to a performance shop I know. I do know they hold every bit of dust dirt and grime and require a lot more maintenance to keep looking new. I was going to get the blue stripe one but passed.
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06-08-2015, 11:03 PM	#9
BM91 Captain 76 Rep 631 Posts Drives: 2012 Mercedes E550 Wagon Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tokyo, Japan iTrader: (1)	I have a Montego blue e90 as well which I installed a Msport steering wheel. Personally I love the way it feels. Its much thicker compared to the sports wheel and has better grip marks on 10 and 2 o'clock. The perforated leather is a good detail/texture to have and you also have supple leather on the top and bottom part of the wheel (I think its the same leather as the M3 wheel). My wheel has virtually no wear at all despite 25000 mile of usage. Either way both of those wheels are a great upgrade compared to the Sports.
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06-09-2015, 07:11 PM	#10
335xs2dinan Lieutenant 141 Rep 436 Posts Drives: 08 E92 335xi, 22 G80 M3 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Michigan iTrader: (15)	I have and prefer the nonperforated tristitch wheel but my opinion is based on looks only, I havent tried the other one. let us know what you think when you decide. __________________ Dinan Stage 3/Cobb FMIC/ER Sport Oil Cooler/CPE Catted DP/BMS DCI/Eisenman Race/Koni Yellow F + Dinan R/Dinan Springs/UUC F + R Sways/M3 subframe bushings/OEM 313 Wheels/M3 steering wheel
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06-10-2015, 05:04 PM	#11
mump First Lieutenant 37 Rep 354 Posts Drives: '11 E93 335is/'01 986S/'13 F30 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Western PA iTrader: (6)	I have switched to the M3 wheel from the MSport that comes with the 335is - after soldering resistors to adapt to the M3 paddles, it was the best decision I have made for the BMW.
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06-11-2015, 03:19 PM	#13
techwhiz Colonel 453 Rep 2,973 Posts Drives: e90 335i Sedan - Arctic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bay Area, Ca iTrader: (4)	I have the M3 wheel (non-perforated) with DCT paddles in my 2008. The perforated wheel is the same. It's looks only. __________________ Arctic Metallic\CF Splitters, Spoiler, Mirror Covers\LED Tails\LSD\Tinted\Coded\Apex Square SM10-19"\LED Angel Eyes\Gloss Black Grill\Integrated V1 & Galaxy Tab\M-Performance Brakes\Cobb Tuned\xHP Flash\Resonator Removed and -> is your friend.
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07-02-2015, 08:15 AM	#14
glachhman2 Banned 45 Rep 303 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Queens, NY iTrader: (0)	I'm gonna have an msport with trim and dct paddles for sale in a few days.
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07-02-2015, 08:41 AM	#15
fravel Colonel 1645 Rep 2,494 Posts Drives: Monaco Blue '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: The Nasti 'Nati iTrader: (1)	Haven't used the M-sport wheel, but I refurb'd an M3 wheel that I pulled out of a junkyard and it's a 1000x improvement over stock. __________________
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