Replacing vs. Re-wrapping Steering Wheel?

Nordgeist · 10-25-2017, 12:36 PM

Hey all, my '06 Z4M steering wheel has 88,000 miles on it, and it's a bit worse for the wear. I'm curious if anyone has advice on whether or not I should get the leather re-wrapped, or just buy a new wheel altogether? I have the wheel with the silver plastic, and I think the black plastic with the M logo looks much better, so I was leaning towards a new wheel anyway. However, the cheapest I can find is about $750 for a complete wheel, without airbag.

I heard there was someone on here who was wrapping steering wheels, but I can't find any info on it.

Any suggestions on which course to take?

Thanks!

angelr · 10-25-2017, 01:56 PM

I used colby wheel for mine and posted a review here. Still great years later

jns_e85 · 11-09-2017, 10:29 AM

I have a spare Z4M wheel with half the mileage on it. PM me if interested.

dc_wright · 11-09-2017, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by angelr

I used colby wheel for mine and posted a review here. Still great years later

Was it COBY Wheel or COLBY Wheel?

rockstar93 · 11-09-2017, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Nordgeist

...I have the wheel with the silver plastic, and I think the black plastic with the M logo looks much better...

While I like the black with ///M logo better as well, I have to say it doesn't wear very nicely at all. Part of mine was cracked when I bought it, and the finish starts peeling with use. Unsure how that compares to the silver trim though.

If it was me, I'd rewrap the wheel and refinish the trim to something you like (sand and black trim paint, or vinyl wrap maybe)? If the current wheel is worn there's not as much value in it to sell, and it's not much use to have as a spare.

I've heard good things about Coby or Ledermanz.

angelr · 11-09-2017, 03:16 PM

Coby sorry

Nordgeist · 11-10-2017, 10:42 AM

So I ended up going with Royal Steering Wheels, at http://royalsteeringwheels.com/bmw-z-series/

Brand new custom leather wheel, they're sending me a new wheel and I'll send them my old one when I get it installed. And incredibly, it was only $216!! For a whole new wheel! They're based in England and come highly recommended, I'll update this thread with pics when it arrives and I get it installed. I'm super stoked! For now, here's the one I ordered:

Nordgeist · 11-26-2017, 09:30 PM

Got the new wheel! Going to get it installed this week or next, but I love it so far. Leather feels great! They do really good work, I'm very impressed. And it was super reasonably priced. Jack was really easy to work with, I'll definitely give them my business again in the future.

SaltyNC · 11-27-2017, 08:18 AM

Looks great!

Salty

Nordgeist · 12-01-2017, 02:52 PM

Final update: Got it installed! Love it, and recommend anyone looking to replace their wheel to check out Royal Steering Wheels. Might have to start wearing driving gloves all the time now...

ShakyDog · 12-05-2017, 10:46 AM

Do you have part numbers for the grey wheel trim?

Steve

Nordgeist · 12-05-2017, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ShakyDog

Do you have part numbers for the grey wheel trim?

Steve

It might look grey in the pictures, but it's actually black. And there's no part number needed, just write to Jack at Royal Steering Wheel and let him know what you'd like, or copy and paste a picture of the one you want from their gallery. It's pretty informal, but he does take a few days to reply usually.

Just be aware that returning the wheel might be a pretty penny. I was quoted $40 to ship it back, but last night the Postal Annex quoted me around $200. I brought it up to Jack this morning and he said to use either the USPS or Postal Monkey, who I'd never heard of, but apparently it's much much cheaper.

I'll update this when I get it figured out.

Nordgeist · 12-05-2017, 02:33 PM

Final update: Returned the wheel, total cost from California back to the UK was $49. So keep that price in mind if you're considering buying a wheel: the shipping alone is a quarter the cost of the wheel. Other than that, super stoked with how it turned out! All in all, very worth it, and still HUGE savings over a $900+ new wheel.

TurboDream17 · 12-28-2017, 07:18 PM

Do you have a contact email for Royal Steering Wheels? I reached out to them a week or two ago through their website and never heard anything back...

Thanks!
-Rob

M54E85 · 12-29-2017, 01:45 PM

or you can try one of these DIY and save https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Mewa...StoreLevelAB=5

high quality leather custom tailored, currently doing it on my non M E85 just nappa black getting ready for stitching

it goes on top of existing leather so my non M will be a bit thicker, where M steering wheel already thick it will get even thicker proly, or just remove the oem leather and use non M leather wrap i'd double check that with manufacturer

and finished product around 5 hrs of labour this is the second one i did

Nordgeist · 01-03-2018, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by TurboDream17

Do you have a contact email for Royal Steering Wheels? I reached out to them a week or two ago through their website and never heard anything back...

Thanks!
-Rob

I used his contact on the website as well. Sometimes he takes a while to reply, 3-4 days was pretty common for me. But he eventually does reply lol

Did you ever get through?

TurboDream17 · 01-04-2018, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Nordgeist

I used his contact on the website as well. Sometimes he takes a while to reply, 3-4 days was pretty common for me. But he eventually does reply lol

Did you ever get through?

Yep! I think they were just out of the office for a while for the holidays. Ordered an alcantara wrap with the original M-Stitch, should have it around the end of the month

coh661 · 01-07-2018, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TurboDream17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nordgeist

I used his contact on the website as well. Sometimes he takes a while to reply, 3-4 days was pretty common for me. But he eventually does reply lol

Did you ever get through?

Yep! I think they were just out of the office for a while for the holidays. Ordered an alcantara wrap with the original M-Stitch, should have it around the end of the month

Be sure to post pics. I've been contemplating a Alcantara wrap.

Alan11855 · 02-02-2022, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Nordgeist

I used his contact on the website as well. Sometimes he takes a while to reply, 3-4 days was pretty common for me. But he eventually does reply lol

Did you ever get through?

I’ve been considering getting a replacement for my stock Z4 2003 but costs are too high for me. Your original post about Royal in the UK looks great!
Thanks!

Steeler · 02-02-2022, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan11855

I’ve been considering getting a replacement for my stock Z4 2003 but costs are too high for me. Your original post about Royal in the UK looks great!
Thanks!

Check your visitor message.

Alan11855 · 02-11-2022, 12:43 PM

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Check your visitor message.

Steeler,
I can’t PM yet, I need more posts it seems. I’m looking for a thicker wheel, similar to an M model.

MARCOP123 · 03-17-2022, 03:03 PM

Im too going to get my wheel retrimmed by royals but first i want to sort out the trims for my wheel which I'm struggling to find, can anyone point me in the direction of the correct steering wheel trims to replace what i have (black) or let me know the steering wheel model number it seems I've found every model apart from mine

Im figuring ill either replace first or send with my wheel so when returned all perfect..The trims are holding me up

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Nordgeist Enlisted Member 33 Rep 44 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW Z4M Roadster Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: San Diego, California iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW Z4M [7.00]	So I ended up going with Royal Steering Wheels, at http://royalsteeringwheels.com/bmw-z-series/ Brand new custom leather wheel, they're sending me a new wheel and I'll send them my old one when I get it installed. And incredibly, it was only $216!! For a whole new wheel! They're based in England and come highly recommended, I'll update this thread with pics when it arrives and I get it installed. I'm super stoked! For now, here's the one I ordered:
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Nordgeist Enlisted Member 33 Rep 44 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW Z4M Roadster Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: San Diego, California iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW Z4M [7.00]	Got the new wheel! Going to get it installed this week or next, but I love it so far. Leather feels great! They do really good work, I'm very impressed. And it was super reasonably priced. Jack was really easy to work with, I'll definitely give them my business again in the future. Attached Images
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M54E85 Enlisted Member 12 Rep 32 Posts Drives: E85 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Mississauga iTrader: (0)	or you can try one of these DIY and save https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Mewa...StoreLevelAB=5 high quality leather custom tailored, currently doing it on my non M E85 just nappa black getting ready for stitching it goes on top of existing leather so my non M will be a bit thicker, where M steering wheel already thick it will get even thicker proly, or just remove the oem leather and use non M leather wrap i'd double check that with manufacturer and finished product around 5 hrs of labour this is the second one i did Last edited by M54E85; 12-29-2017 at 09:36 PM..
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MARCOP123 Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: BMW Z4 3.0is E86 Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	M-Sport Steering wheel trims Im too going to get my wheel retrimmed by royals but first i want to sort out the trims for my wheel which I'm struggling to find, can anyone point me in the direction of the correct steering wheel trims to replace what i have (black) or let me know the steering wheel model number it seems I've found every model apart from mine Im figuring ill either replace first or send with my wheel so when returned all perfect..The trims are holding me up )) Attached Images
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