Sparco steering wheel hub for BMW 3 Series E46 and M3

The Sparco 01502203 steering wheel hub allows you to install a sport steering wheel on your BMW 3 Series E46 (1998–2006) or BMW M3 E46 (2000–2006) equipped with a factory airbag. It connects the steering column to a steering wheel with a 6 × 70 mm mounting pattern.

This hub mounts onto the factory steering column to accommodate a compatible sport steering wheel. Choose the steering wheel offset based on your driving position and the necessary clearance around the control switches.

The airbag dummy is included with the hub. Installing a sport steering wheel without an airbag requires removing the original driver’s airbag: the dummy does not replace its function of protection.

Specifications of the Sparco 01502203 steering wheel hub

• Brand: Sparco.
• Manufacturer Part Number: 01502203.
• Type: adapter hub for sport steering wheel.
• Steering wheel mounting: 6 × 70 mm, i.e., 6 holes spaced around a circle with a diameter of 70 mm.
• Mounting: on the original steering column.
• Compatibility: BMW 3 Series E46 and M3 E46 with factory airbag.
• Airbag dummy: included.

Vehicles compatible with the Sparco 01502203

• BMW 3 Series E46: 1998–2006.
• BMW M3 E46: 2000–2006.

Steering Wheel Compatibility

This steering wheel hub is compatible with sport steering wheels featuring a 6 × 70 mm bolt pattern. Check this size on the steering wheel’s technical specifications before placing your order: the steering wheel brand alone is not sufficient to guarantee compatibility.

Nardi flywheels require a specific center distance adapter to be mounted on this mounting bracket.

Mounting on Your BMW E46

Before installation, verify that the steering wheel hub is compatible with your vehicle and that the steering wheel’s bolt pattern matches. Also check the steering wheel’s final position and clearance with the control switches.

Removing the steering wheel with an airbag, installing the hub, and connecting the dummy airbag must be performed by a professional, in accordance with the vehicle’s procedures and the product instructions. If you have any doubts about choosing the hub or steering wheel, contact our technicians before placing your order.

Key Features of the Sparco Hub for the BMW E46

• Fits a sport steering wheel on the BMW 3 Series E46 and M3 E46.
• 6 × 70 mm mounting pattern compatible with many sport flywheels.
• Mounting on the original steering column.
• Airbag dummy included.