[Joebie]

Does anyone have a recommendation for a US-based steering wheel re-upholstery company? My 2018 M2 only has 20k miles and the steering wheel, like many others, is already showing a frustrating about of wear and tear. Would love to get a reupholstered wheel with some more quality perforated leather or even alcantara. Thanks!

I found a couple companies on google, has anyone used them or heard anything about these?

DROZD UPHOLSTERY - https://www.drozdupholstery.com/bmw

COBY WHEEL - https://cobywheel.com/f80-m-sport-steering-wheel.html

I dont think im interested in just a wheel cover, it looks like covers make the wheel a bit more girthy (for lack of a better term) than I really think Id be happy with.

[///MPhatic]

I purchased a new take-off wheel from the FS forum right after I got my car for this very reason. I think you'll find that's the best option. Just troll the FS forums every day, they come up here and there in like-new condition.

However, I'd like to get the rim of one of mine done in alcantara, so I'm interested in the responses here. I don't like how quickly the V1 blue stripe fades, and I don't like that boy-racer look anyway.

[Joebie]

Originally Posted by ///MPhatic

I purchased a new take-off wheel from the FS forum right after I got my car for this very reason. I think you'll find that's the best option. Just troll the FS forums every day, they come up here and there in like-new condition.

However, I'd like to get the rim of one of mine done in alcantara, so I'm interested in the responses here. I don't like how quickly the V1 blue stripe fades, and I don't like that boy-racer look anyway.

You talking about just another OE wheel? My logic for going with an upholstery company is that they probably use more quality material than cost-cutting engineering management fellas at BMW. OE wheel just gonna wear out quick again, unless im misunderstanding.

[///MPhatic]

Originally Posted by Joebie

You talking about just another OE wheel? My logic for going with an upholstery company is that they probably use more quality material than cost-cutting engineering management fellas at BMW. OE wheel just gonna wear out quick again, unless im misunderstanding.

I wasn't aware that the stock wheel had any quick-wear issues, with many guys having them into the higher mileage without any mention of it. Maybe you're just hard on wheels?

[Joebie]

Originally Posted by ///MPhatic

I wasn't aware that the stock wheel had any quick-wear issues, with many guys having them into the higher mileage without any mention of it. Maybe you're just hard on wheels?

Perhaps. I think the more likely scenario is that I'm just more picky than most.

The reason I say "like many others" is that in a high percentage of M2 interior pictures i see in for-sale ads or otherwise, the steering wheels are normally spot damaged, worn, glossy in some spots and matte in others, etc. I just dont think that BMW chose a great material for the stock wheel, thus my search for an upholstery company.

[///MPhatic]

Originally Posted by Joebie

Perhaps. I think the more likely scenario is that I'm just more picky than most.

The reason I say "like many others" is that in a high percentage of M2 interior pictures i see in for-sale ads or otherwise, the steering wheels are normally spot damaged, worn, glossy in some spots and matte in others, etc. I just dont think that BMW chose a great material for the stock wheel, thus my search for an upholstery company.

It's common for guys to be lazy on steering wheels, so most are going to be shiny (which can easily be cleaned with Ammo Lather or similar). Damage is another issue. Mine appears brand new with 26K and nearly 6 years on the clock.

[jkoral]

When I installed my M2 CS alcantara wheel, I sent my stock heated wheel to Coby and had it covered in the grey 9002 alcantara, tri-color stitching, no center stripe for ~250 IIRC

Quality was great (tri-color stitching, alcantara, etc) and it was thinner than the stock CS wheel (https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...7&postcount=15).

http://dallassteeringwheel.com is another option I found references to on bimmerpost, but have no experience with them.

[Joebie]

Originally Posted by jkoral

When I installed my M2 CS alcantara wheel, I sent my stock heated wheel to Coby and had it covered in the grey 9002 alcantara, tri-color stitching, no center stripe for ~250 IIRC

Quality was great (tri-color stitching, alcantara, etc) and it was thinner than the stock CS wheel (https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...7&postcount=15).

http://dallassteeringwheel.com is another option I found references to on bimmerpost, but have no experience with them.

This is all great info, thank you!

[KevinC]

Coby was used a lot by members of the zhpmafia forums when I was a regular there a few years ago. Saw a lot of pictures of their work and everybody seemed super-satisfied with their stuff.

[///MPhatic]

Originally Posted by jkoral

When I installed my M2 CS alcantara wheel, I sent my stock heated wheel to Coby and had it covered in the grey 9002 alcantara, tri-color stitching, no center stripe for ~250 IIRC

Quality was great (tri-color stitching, alcantara, etc) and it was thinner than the stock CS wheel (https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...7&postcount=15).

http://dallassteeringwheel.com is another option I found references to on bimmerpost, but have no experience with them.

I sent him an email, thanks!

[samsamdar]

I've also seen E3 Customs (on IG and in Florida) do some killer work before

[Joebie]

I did end up ordering from Coby wheel, see pics here

https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...7&postcount=47