Using M sport steering wheel from other models

Mr.47 · 02-19-2019, 08:42 AM

Is it possiable to install other model m sport steering installed into your f15 x5. I was looking at some f30 m sport steering wheel that’s for sale locally and was curious to see if it can be retrofitted.

mrod81 · 02-19-2019, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr.47

Is it possiable to install other model m sport steering installed into your f15 x5. I was looking at some f30 m sport steering wheel that’s for sale locally and was curious to see if it can be retrofitted.

I've been wondering the same thing for a while it's a lot easier to find other model M steering wheels

Maverik259 · 02-19-2019, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by mrod81

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Originally Posted by Mr.47

Is it possiable to install other model m sport steering installed into your f15 x5. I was looking at some f30 m sport steering wheel that's for sale locally and was curious to see if it can be retrofitted.

I've been wondering the same thing for a while it's a lot easier to find other model M steering wheels

I think the 3 series ones fit but not the 5

DuSh · 02-19-2019, 01:13 PM

Judging from ebay and some forums threads we can use interchangeably 1, 2, 3, 4 series and x3, x4 as well. 5, 7 series have different mounting spec. Not sure about x1, x2, 6 and 8 series.

r33_RGSport · 02-19-2019, 02:56 PM

1,2,3,4 series steering wheel will fit. But it is a tad smaller in overall diameter.
If you are fine with it, then it is a direct fit.

Mr.47 · 02-19-2019, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

1,2,3,4 series steering wheel will fit. But it is a tad smaller in overall diameter.
If you are fine with it, then it is a direct fit.

Rg is correct, diameter differences, everything is diffrent from each other from trim to air bags.

Steering part number
F30 32307851514
F15 32307848339

classic_erik · 02-22-2019, 06:56 AM

F15 has the same wheel used in the F30/F80 (Boots may or may not be the same).

If you had a F10 "LCI" update, the wheel looks the same, but has a different hub(flat). Our F15 hub is concave.

Taran.J · 03-02-2019, 01:43 AM

Any of the interchangeable ones have a flat bottom? That would be killer

Jedi767 · 03-17-2019, 12:40 AM

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Any of the interchangeable ones have a flat bottom? That would be killer

Agreed!

I've also long wanted the X3 M Sport wheel:

Mr.47 · 03-17-2019, 02:15 AM

I thought I would update this, I got done with the steering retrofit, as for the airbag, it appears that all M sport steering wheel airbags are interchangeable with each model.

I was able to find one for $350 a dealer take off airbag from a 2018 BMW M2. No airbag light, no hidden error codes from ISTA/D, and it fits perfectly.

Jedi767 · 03-17-2019, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.47

I thought I would update this, I got done with the steering retrofit, as for the airbag, it appears that all M sport steering wheel airbags are interchangeable with each model.

I was able to find one for $350 a dealer take off airbag from a 2018 BMW M2. No airbag light, no hidden error codes from ISTA/D, and it fits perfectly.

Damn that looks good! So much better than the stock wheel.

Do you know the exact part numbers I would need in order to upgrade from my current wheel (seen below) to this thicker one you have there (or a similar one)?

Mr.47 · 03-17-2019, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Jedi767

Damn that looks good! So much better than the stock wheel.

Do you know the exact part numbers I would need in order to upgrade from my current wheel (seen below) to this thicker one you have there (or a similar one)?

I didn't do part number matching there's so many variants ie lane change warning, pedal shifter, heated steering, Active cruise control

What i did is to make sure it was removed from a F15 X5 or F16 X6, because the 2 and 3 series are smaller diameter and matching with options that I have ie Lane change warning (vibration motor), no heated steering, no dynamic cruise control no pedal shifter.

The pedal shifter came with the steering so i just left it there its not functional (additional wiring and coding is needed for that for Xline in order to work)

It took me 7-8 months of Ebay stalking to find one that matches my spec and that is locally sold here stateside. Try not to get from ebay in Latvia, Romania, Ukraine they sell smaller F30 steering wheel claiming to fit in F15 (which it does fit but it looks weird).

As for the airbag US model are dual stage or 2 plugs in the back of the airbag otherwise the single stage airbag or "euro airbag" will throw airbag errors.

MJ723 · 05-07-2021, 06:12 PM

Everything fits nicely and easily. looks amazing. Haven't had any issues either with anything so far.

gameson · 08-15-2021, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by MJ723

Everything fits nicely and easily. looks amazing. Haven't had any issues either with anything so far.

what's the difference in diameter between X5 F15 and F30 steering wheel?

As for me, I am thinking of buying X5 F15 wheel to install it on F30 since the F30 wheels are so expensive now while I found an X5 F15 wheel that is cheap.

I am upgrading from a sportline wheel which is ugly

devlinsky · 08-15-2021, 01:55 PM

This is my stock wheel and I'm pretty happy with it.

E90Fatlace · 08-17-2021, 03:53 PM

I’ll have a suede performance wheel with red stripe and no air bag for sale soon!

momoboy · 08-18-2021, 12:01 PM

One thing to be VERY careful of when buying a used wheel. Ask the seller to state that the wheel did NOT have an airbag deployment. The airbag backing plate will be bent (and even by a MM or so) and your airbag will NOT fit correctly and will be next to impossible to remove (ask me how I know)

And BMW does not sell the backing plate separately so you will have to find a new (used) one on eBay.

NYBulldog · 08-18-2021, 07:31 PM

I put a fully loaded F80 M3 LCI wheel in mine.

02-19-2019, 08:42 AM	#1
Mr.47 First Lieutenant 483 Rep 317 Posts Drives: F15 X5 35d Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Oklahoma iTrader: (0)	Using M sport steering wheel from other models Is it possiable to install other model m sport steering installed into your f15 x5. I was looking at some f30 m sport steering wheel that’s for sale locally and was curious to see if it can be retrofitted.
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DuSh Colonel 2114 Rep 2,388 Posts Drives: F15 X5 50i Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Judging from ebay and some forums threads we can use interchangeably 1, 2, 3, 4 series and x3, x4 as well. 5, 7 series have different mounting spec. Not sure about x1, x2, 6 and 8 series.
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r33_RGSport General 13053 Rep 18,757 Posts Drives: G09 XM, G05 X5 40, 991.2 T Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (6)	1,2,3,4 series steering wheel will fit. But it is a tad smaller in overall diameter. If you are fine with it, then it is a direct fit. __________________ Email:sales@rgsport.com \| IG:RGSport_USA \| Web:RGSportShop.com PM for Everyday DEALS!! MSS • iSweep • RaceChip • Sterckenn • AutoTecknic • Akrapovic • Vossen Wheels • Eventuri Active Autowerke • KW • H&R • Ohlins • Remus • and more...
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classic_erik Lieutenant Colonel 2812 Rep 1,859 Posts Drives: 23' X7 40i M Sport Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: South Shore, MA iTrader: (12) Garage List 2023 BMW X7 40i M S ... [0.00] 2020 Audi SQ5 [0.00]	F15 has the same wheel used in the F30/F80 (Boots may or may not be the same). If you had a F10 "LCI" update, the wheel looks the same, but has a different hub(flat). Our F15 hub is concave. __________________ My F15 50i M Sport Build Thread
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Taran.J Major General 1103 Rep 7,063 Posts Drives: BMW, LEX, MBZ, RAM, TESLA Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Graham, WA iTrader: (7)	Any of the interchangeable ones have a flat bottom? That would be killer __________________ E90 Build Thread (SOLD) http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=809436 F15 Build Thread (SOLD) http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1064084
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Using M sport steering wheel from other models

03-17-2019, 02:15 AM	#10
Mr.47 First Lieutenant 483 Rep 317 Posts Drives: F15 X5 35d Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Oklahoma iTrader: (0)	I thought I would update this, I got done with the steering retrofit, as for the airbag, it appears that all M sport steering wheel airbags are interchangeable with each model. I was able to find one for $350 a dealer take off airbag from a 2018 BMW M2. No airbag light, no hidden error codes from ISTA/D, and it fits perfectly. Attached Images
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MJ723 New Member 8 Rep 8 Posts Drives: bmw x5 Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Alberta iTrader: (0)	It is possible, fitted a wheel from an M4 Comp to my F15 Everything fits nicely and easily. looks amazing. Haven't had any issues either with anything so far. Attached Images
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devlinsky Lieutenant 369 Rep 364 Posts Drives: F15 M50d / ex E90 335i / Panda Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Other side of the pond iTrader: (0)	This is my stock wheel and I'm pretty happy with it. Attached Images
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E90Fatlace Lieutenant 47 Rep 483 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 / F15 X5 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Dallas ,TX iTrader: (4)	I’ll have a suede performance wheel with red stripe and no air bag for sale soon!
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momoboy Private First Class 69 Rep 162 Posts Drives: F15 35i 2017 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: NJ iTrader: (2)	One thing to be VERY careful of when buying a used wheel. Ask the seller to state that the wheel did NOT have an airbag deployment. The airbag backing plate will be bent (and even by a MM or so) and your airbag will NOT fit correctly and will be next to impossible to remove (ask me how I know) And BMW does not sell the backing plate separately so you will have to find a new (used) one on eBay.
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