m sport wheel(mtech) vs standard wheel

e82vette · 08-14-2009, 04:49 AM

they both have thumb rest on the wheels,
but is thickness the same?

Xin1120 · 08-14-2009, 02:09 PM

no, m sport wheel is much thicker and has perforated leather

dubdemand · 08-14-2009, 05:03 PM

Smaller diameter too IIRC...

Artmasterx · 08-14-2009, 07:39 PM

Same diameter, but the m-sport wheel is padded, has much nicer leather, and is partially perforated.

I would be a lot of money that the m-sport wheel is basically the standard sport wheel with some padding and nicer leather... but it certainly is much better as long as you like thick steering wheels.

I have attached a picture from when I switched mine out.

e82vette · 08-14-2009, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Artmasterx

Same diameter, but the m-sport wheel is padded, has much nicer leather, and is partially perforated.

I would be a lot of money that the m-sport wheel is basically the standard sport wheel with some padding and nicer leather... but it certainly is much better as long as you like thick steering wheels.

I have attached a picture from when I switched mine out.

do you feel it is thicker?

x5mad · 08-15-2009, 02:01 AM

Feels much thicker and nicer to hold imo. I have driven with both and much prefer the M Sport wheel.

Artmasterx · 08-16-2009, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by x5mad

Feels much thicker and nicer to hold imo. I have driven with both and much prefer the M Sport wheel.

Agreed. It doesn't look that much thicker in the picture, but certainly does feel thicker and higher quality.

derekL · 08-17-2009, 12:37 AM

ive been driving with the standard wheel for a while, then my brother rents a 135 with the m sport wheel, so i take it for a drive. the m sport wheel is wayy superior to the standard one IMO. The grip is just way better and the padding makes it feel soo much better. i would love to switch to the m sport wheel if i could!!

e82vette · 08-17-2009, 01:52 AM

you guys really make me want it so bad.....

Xin1120 · 08-18-2009, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by e82vette

you guys really make me want it so bad.....

THATS WHAT SHE SAID! sorry..had to

Adhokk · 08-20-2009, 01:58 PM

GREAT steering wheel, i dont see how I could have gotten the standars after test driving with the M

pit1 · 08-21-2009, 07:44 AM

Agreed. M-sport wheel is awesome. One of the best stock wheels I've experienced. Up there with the RS4 wheel, but even smaller, thicker and more padding.

Coming from the skinny stick of a wheel in my E46, this things is a dream, and they called that a sport wheel. Pfff

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Xin1120 Captain 41 Rep 667 Posts Drives: 135i Coupé Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 135i Coupé SOLD [0.00]	no, m sport wheel is much thicker and has perforated leather
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dubdemand Captain 416 Rep 941 Posts Drives: F80 Individual Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hampshire, UK iTrader: (2)	Smaller diameter too IIRC...
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Artmasterx Captain 46 Rep 884 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: MA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 Volvo V70R [10.00] 2007 BMW 335i [10.00]	Same diameter, but the m-sport wheel is padded, has much nicer leather, and is partially perforated. I would be a lot of money that the m-sport wheel is basically the standard sport wheel with some padding and nicer leather... but it certainly is much better as long as you like thick steering wheels. I have attached a picture from when I switched mine out. Attached Images __________________ Current: 2007 335i sedan Alpine White \| Sports \| Premium \| Cold \| Comfort Access FORMERLY: 128i coupe Alpine White \| Sports Package \| Black Leather
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x5mad Lieutenant Colonel 352 Rep 1,772 Posts Drives: iX 40 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List bmw [0.00]	Feels much thicker and nicer to hold imo. I have driven with both and much prefer the M Sport wheel.
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Adhokk New Member 1 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2009 135i w/ M Sport Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Newport Beach, CA iTrader: (0)	GREAT steering wheel, i dont see how I could have gotten the standars after test driving with the M
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pit1 Captain 239 Rep 790 Posts Drives: F87 M2 Join Date: May 2008 Location: It's always Sunny... iTrader: (1)	Agreed. M-sport wheel is awesome. One of the best stock wheels I've experienced. Up there with the RS4 wheel, but even smaller, thicker and more padding. Coming from the skinny stick of a wheel in my E46, this things is a dream, and they called that a sport wheel. Pfff
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