Retrofit flat-bottom steering wheel?
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From: Vancouver, Canada
2016 CLS550 4Matic
Retrofit flat-bottom steering wheel?
I have a preowned Canadian 2016 CLS550 and it came with a round steering wheel. I really like the flat bottom design and would even like something thicker if possible. Was it possible to get a flat bottom wheel on any 2016 CLS? My wheel has paddles, is heated, and has the vibration for active lane assist. It seems wheels on eBay I’ve found don’t support all these features. Any one know if the AMG wheel would swap in or the part number for any compatible wheel or any models that may have a compatible flat bottom wheel I could look into ordering?
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2015 E550 Coupe
Sounds like the vehicle you bought was configured with the MB luxury package. Thus the round steering wheel, which supports both the heated and vibration (lane assist) features. The flat bottom steering wheel is what you get if the original owner ordered the AMG Sport package, along with different style brake and gas pedals plus different front seats and tire rims. I haven't seen anyone else around here with the AMG Sport package that has either the heated steering wheel option or wanted the active lane assist given how they drive. Not sure of the AMG style steering wheel even supports being heated, because of its outer construction. Sorry can't be if more help.
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 292
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From: Vancouver, Canada
2016 CLS550 4Matic
Sounds like the vehicle you bought was configured with the MB luxury package. Thus the round steering wheel, which supports both the heated and vibration (lane assist) features. The flat bottom steering wheel is what you get if the original owner ordered the AMG Sport package, along with different style brake and gas pedals plus different front seats and tire rims. I haven't seen anyone else around here with the AMG Sport package that has either the heated steering wheel option or wanted the active lane assist given how they drive. Not sure of the AMG style steering wheel even supports being heated, because of its outer construction. Sorry can't be if more help.
