Porsche 911 / 964 RS original steering wheel

In 2026, the original Porsche 911 (964) RS steering wheel is one of the most coveted interior components for Porsche purists. Unlike the standard 964, the RS was famously “stripped out” to save weight, meaning it used a specific, non-airbag wheel based on the Momo design.

1. Key Identification Features

To ensure you are looking at a genuine RS wheel and not a standard 944/964 base wheel or a modern replica:

• The Hub (Atiwe/Momo): The 964 RS wheel was manufactured by Atiwe for Porsche. It features a specific “thick” three-spoke design.

• Part Number: Look for the Porsche part number stamped into the metal frame: 964.347.084.00.

• The Horn Pad: The original RS pad is a small, rectangular leather-wrapped piece with an embossed Porsche crest in the center. It does not say “Airbag.”

• Stitching: Genuine wheels feature high-quality cross-stitching in black (though some custom Carrera RS orders featured colored stitching to match the door pulls).

2. 2026 Market Pricing

The price of these wheels has skyrocketed alongside the value of the 964 RS itself. In 2026, the market is split between “new old stock” (NOS) and used units.

3. The “964 RS vs. 944 S2” Confusion

Many sellers list the 944 S2 or 968 steering wheel as an “RS Wheel.” While they look almost identical, the 964 RS wheel has a specific offset and hub adapter that allows it to sit at the correct distance from the 964 dashboard. Using a 944-specific wheel in a 964 often requires a different hub kit to avoid the wheel being too close to the stalks.

4. Installation & Safety

• The Airbag Dilemma: If you are installing this in a standard 964 Carrera 2 or 4, you are removing a safety device (the airbag). In 2026, many regions require a 3.3-ohm resistor (often called an “Airbag Delete Bridge”) to be plugged into the factory harness to prevent the SRS warning light from staying on.

• Steering Column: The RS wheel requires a specific horn contact ring and a different “clock spring” setup than the airbag wheels.

5. Where to Source in 2026

• Aase Sales / Sierra Madre: Best for finding genuine NOS (New Old Stock) parts in the US.

• Early 911S Registry / Pelican Parts Forums: The best places to find “enthusiast-owned” original wheels with documented history.

• eBay Germany (Kleinanzeigen): Often has lower prices, but verification of the part number is critical to avoid high-quality replicas.