Mini Cooper R50 R52 R53 NEW Black Leather Steering Wheel 2 Spoke Trim

Listing details

The item for sale is a leather-wrapped steering wheel.

Material: new leather.

Mini Cooper R50 R52 R53 NEW Black Leather Steering Wheel 2 Spoke Trim is a precisely crafted component from the Steering wheels and horn buttons category, designed for first-generation Mini models. The black leather upholstery ensures a comfortable grip, modern look, and pleasant driving experience, enhancing both the ergonomics and aesthetics of your car's interior.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0146479-8
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: New other (see details)
• OEM Part Number: 0146479
• Substitutable numbers: 32330146479, 0146479
• Upholstery material: Leather
• Color: Black
• Category: Steering Wheels & Horn Buttons

Construction and materials

The steering wheel core has been designed for the factory mounting points in the Mini Cooper R50, R52, and R53, which allows for maintaining the correct steering system geometry and proper positioning of the rim relative to the steering column. The rim is covered with leather upholstery, providing a grippy yet pleasant-to-touch surface that promotes confident vehicle handling.

The black finish harmoniously blends with most Mini interior configurations, both in classic and dynamic versions. The leather upholstery reduces hand slippage, and the appropriately selected rim thickness facilitates precise steering operation during city and highway driving.

Comfort and ergonomics

The use of leather across the entire surface of the rim improves comfort during long journeys, reducing hand fatigue. The steering wheel provides a stable grip in various positions, which facilitates maneuvering in tight spaces and during dynamic driving. The uniform black color allows for easy maintenance of a consistent cockpit style, regardless of the accessories used.

Thanks to the perfect fit for this specific Mini Cooper generation, proper ergonomics relative to the seat, instrument cluster, and steering column switches are maintained. This allows for intuitive access to controls and comfortable hand positioning, which translates into safer vehicle operation.

Application and fitment for Mini

The presented steering wheel has been developed with Mini Cooper R50, R52, and R53 models in mind, which facilitates installation in place of the factory component without the need to interfere with the steering column structure. This makes it a suitable choice both when replacing a worn-out steering wheel and when refreshing the vehicle's interior.

The product belongs to the Steering wheels and horn buttons group, meaning it is designed to work with the factory horn control system and other components within the steering column, in accordance with the solutions used in this generation of Mini.

Why choose this steering wheel

The black leather finish allows you to easily improve the visual appeal of the interior while increasing daily driving comfort. Replacing the steering wheel with a unit featuring fresh upholstery is an effective method of renewing the cockpit without the need to interfere with other equipment elements.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the cockpit area in your Mini and need other items from the same group, such as additional steering wheels, button covers, or horn control elements, check out the available parts in the Mini Steering wheels and horn buttons category.

Technical support and knowledge about the steering system

To better understand the role of the steering wheel in the entire vehicle handling system, signs of wear, and good installation practices, it is worth reading the guide describing the operation of the steering and power steering system, available in the article Steering and power steering system – how it works and what fails?. This will make it easier for you to assess the condition of other components and plan any necessary service work on your Mini.