In pics: Customised steering wheel on my BMW m340i

The leatherwork was handled by Cetus, Chennai, based on a recommendation from another friend, and they did an outstanding job.

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4 Years with the M340i: A Quick Update

Just completed the annual oil change, and the rear brake pads were due for replacement again, so those were taken care of as well.

The stock steering wheel always felt too thick and soft for my liking, so I was on the lookout for a suitable alternative. A friend from our group was upgrading to an aftermarket Alcantara wheel and was selling his original one, so I picked it up and decided to have it refurbished. I opted for perforated leather and removed the soft-touch material to achieve a thinner profile.

The leatherwork was handled by Cetus, Chennai, based on a recommendation from another friend, and they did an outstanding job.

Here’s a comparison of both wheels:

The refurbished wheel now features perforated leather with a red center stripe, ensuring better grip—especially useful on the track, eliminating slippage caused by sweaty palms. I did consider Alcantara, but having experienced it in my F30 328i, I knew it required meticulous upkeep unless you’re committed to wearing driving gloves every time.

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