G20 M Sport steering wheel leather quality?

stvding · 05-23-2019, 11:24 AM

I test drove one last night. Feel like the steering wheel is harder leather than my f32 m sport wheel. Feel like mine is merino leather feel and g20 m340 is Dakota leather . Is it just the demo car?

Roger the Hat · 05-23-2019, 02:51 PM

I don't think the steering wheel cover in my M340 is leather at all.

upsidedownfunnel · 05-23-2019, 05:36 PM

It's probably more the padding under the leather that contributes to how hard it feels. The leather is stretched tightly across so it can only give as much as the padding underneath it allows. It's not like seat leather that has thick foam underneath.

I'd be surprised if the steering wheel leather wasn't a high quality leather. Pretty much all luxury cars come with good leather on the steering wheel. I've been noticing that many modern cars with highly "sculpted" steering wheels (like thumb slots and unique shaping) have harder surfaces. It might be because they have to glue the leather onto the wheel so it doesn't lift as stitching alone wouldn't be able to keep the leather on the surface of the wheel.

Transfer · 05-23-2019, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Roger the Hat

I don't think the steering wheel cover in my M340 is leather at all.

This makes no sense. Care to elaborate?

Roger the Hat · 05-24-2019, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Transfer

This makes no sense. Care to elaborate?

Sure. I wish mine was leather. Doesn't seem like it. Seems "sensatechy." The middle part seems like leather (I have the black vernasca upholstery) but the actual wheel cover is different. I can't find any objective evidence from BMW that it *is* leather, and I certainly hope to be proven wrong. Since there are hardly any written reviews out, I have watched a couple youtube reviews and on one the guy doing the review specifically said it was not a real leather cover; but I would like better authority than that.

TWD1775 · 05-24-2019, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Roger the Hat

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Originally Posted by Transfer

This makes no sense. Care to elaborate?

Sure. I wish mine was leather. Doesn't seem like it. Seems "sensatechy." The middle part seems like leather (I have the black vernasca upholstery) but the actual wheel cover is different. I can't find any objective evidence from BMW that it *is* leather, and I certainly hope to be proven wrong. Since there are hardly any written reviews out, I have watched a couple youtube reviews and on one the guy doing the review specifically said it was not a real leather cover; but I would like better authority than that.

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This makes no sense. Care to elaborate?

From BMW NA M340i specs

ScarecrowBoat · 05-24-2019, 11:16 AM

It's definitely a leather wrapped wheel. I agree that the leather in the F30 felt more delicate but that's not a good thing IMO.

Roger the Hat · 05-24-2019, 03:42 PM

Thanks, folks. I stand corrected.

BimmerFix · 05-25-2019, 07:58 PM

Harder grainy leather will last longer, and it actually grips better as well. In my opinion the new M sport steering wheel is amazing. Thicker and feels great to grip, better then my M4s. Yes I said, deal with it everyone. Before anyone starts bashing, go to a local dealer and check it out yourself. I'm not talking about which one looks better, but tactile feel and grip.

RIOBLAST · 04-15-2020, 07:49 AM

Is it possible to have individual steering wheel optioned and paddle shifters? I cant see the shifters in the configurator cockpit view.

Burrcold · 04-15-2020, 08:44 AM

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Is it possible to have individual steering wheel optioned and paddle shifters? I cant see the shifters in the configurator cockpit view.

Not from the factory. You would have to go aftermarket.

Seaford · 04-15-2020, 09:40 AM

Giving the steering wheel a good clean with leather cleaner and then a leather food makes it so much nicer.

Same for the upholstery - gave mine a good going over when it was delivered and it looked so much nicer. I feed mine every six months or so and give it a good clean every couple of years and It pays dividends.

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stvding Major 662 Rep 1,447 Posts Drives: G20 M340ix Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Markham iTrader: (0)	G20 M Sport steering wheel leather quality? I test drove one last night. Feel like the steering wheel is harder leather than my f32 m sport wheel. Feel like mine is merino leather feel and g20 m340 is Dakota leather . Is it just the demo car?
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Roger the Hat New Member 14 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2022 M3C Join Date: May 2019 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I don't think the steering wheel cover in my M340 is leather at all.
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upsidedownfunnel Colonel 1996 Rep 2,499 Posts Drives: 2014 335i Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: SoCal iTrader: (4) Garage List 2014 BMW 335i [0.00]	It's probably more the padding under the leather that contributes to how hard it feels. The leather is stretched tightly across so it can only give as much as the padding underneath it allows. It's not like seat leather that has thick foam underneath. I'd be surprised if the steering wheel leather wasn't a high quality leather. Pretty much all luxury cars come with good leather on the steering wheel. I've been noticing that many modern cars with highly "sculpted" steering wheels (like thumb slots and unique shaping) have harder surfaces. It might be because they have to glue the leather onto the wheel so it doesn't lift as stitching alone wouldn't be able to keep the leather on the surface of the wheel.
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ScarecrowBoat Zooombie attaaack!! 136 Rep 1,179 Posts Drives: 328 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Monica iTrader: (2)	It's definitely a leather wrapped wheel. I agree that the leather in the F30 felt more delicate but that's not a good thing IMO.
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Roger the Hat New Member 14 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2022 M3C Join Date: May 2019 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Thanks, folks. I stand corrected.
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BimmerFix Major 1385 Rep 1,102 Posts Drives: 24' M3 Competition RWD Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: L.A. iTrader: (1)	Harder grainy leather will last longer, and it actually grips better as well. In my opinion the new M sport steering wheel is amazing. Thicker and feels great to grip, better then my M4s. Yes I said, deal with it everyone. Before anyone starts bashing, go to a local dealer and check it out yourself. I'm not talking about which one looks better, but tactile feel and grip. __________________ ///M3 2024 G80 Competition - Starting Lineup ///M4 2019 F82 Competition , 2019 G30 540i , 2008 E92 335i - Retired
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RIOBLAST Private First Class 33 Rep 169 Posts Drives: 330xi G21 ELSD Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Trollhättan iTrader: (0)	Is it possible to have individual steering wheel optioned and paddle shifters? I cant see the shifters in the configurator cockpit view.
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Seaford Lieutenant Colonel 1148 Rep 1,684 Posts Drives: 840 M Sport Gran Coupe Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Seaford, England iTrader: (0)	As an aside Giving the steering wheel a good clean with leather cleaner and then a leather food makes it so much nicer. Same for the upholstery - gave mine a good going over when it was delivered and it looked so much nicer. I feed mine every six months or so and give it a good clean every couple of years and It pays dividends.
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