WTB: Stock 3-spoke 2002 steering wheel

[Forza]

My PO put a 320i four-spoke on the car ... didn't care for it, so I put on a Prototipo as a replacement. I would also like a stock three-spoke in nice condition to appreciate Hans Stuck's large-wheel preference from time to time. Looking for the Euro-style (or is it early style) that has slits in the spokes (see pic).

[esty]

i have what i believe you're referring to as "Euro-style"...it has the black metal spokes...the "fire" wheel is about as rare as italian blinkers...i have 2 of them but do not want to sell either

if interested in the "Euro-style" wheel, let me know and i'll try to find it and dust it off the next time i'm at the shop...

if you're interested, $150.00 + shpping

[Guest]

I have one, not sure its what your looking for. I'll get pics asap.

Dave

[Guest]

I have one, not sure its what your looking for. I'll get pics asap.

Dave

[Forza]

I'm not certain what the differences are other than cosmetic, but here is what the other 3-spoke wheel looks like (see pic), complete in this instance with lousy aftermarket covering. It has plastic spokes rather than metal ones.

Yes, I'm looking for the metal-spoke version that has chrome trim where the spokes meet the wheel. I've never actually seen one, but my guess (looking through my copy of the Ultimate Portfolio) is that this particular wheel was sold in European areas given pics from period car tests. Is your version wrapped in leather?

BTW, what's the "fire" wheel?

For $150, can I get a pic?

[Forza]

Thanks!

[dirk2602]

What you're looking for is a TI steering wheel. It's very skinny, leather wrapped and was never available in the US. There were at least two variations, an early one with a flat center and a late one with a groove in the center ('71).

[Forza]

Thanks for the definitive info; looks like my initial "Euro-style" description was well conceived....

[esty]

i have 2 of the TI wheels + the one i use in my 76 but don't want to sell any of them due to their rarity...the wheel i mentioned above is like the TI wheel except for the lack of slits in the spokes...

i'll get a picture the next time i'm at the shop

[esty]

i could not find my steering wheel today...it's very possible that my brother 'borrowed' it for one of his cars

sorry for the hype

[Slackey]

I have a very early wheel. It is even more rare because it has a wood rim. Its not for sale though. sorry. just thought you might like to see it.

[dirk2602]

Nice wheel. It's from the 3.0S