Spending $250,000-$350,000 on a vehicle seems pretty pricey for most people, but if you’re in the market for a supercar like a Bugatti, that’s what you can expect to pay, and the cost doesn’t stop there.
For as much as it costs to buy a Bugatti, the cost of maintaining one is just as astonishing. Tires alone can cost a lot of money, but how much for Bugatti tires? If you’d like to find out, keep reading!
It costs somewhere around $42,000 to replace the tires on a Bugatti Veyron, and they have to be changed every 18 months whether it gets driven or not. The Veyron uses Michelin Pilot Sport PAX tires, which use special heat and friction-resistant compounds, making them low production and very expensive.
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to own a Bugatti and maintain one? Keep reading to learn what it’s like just to keep up tire maintenance on a Bugatti Veyron or Chiron!
There are two main reasons why Bugatti tires are so expensive.
The first reason is Bugatti supercars use Michelin Pilot Sport PAX tires that use special heat and friction-resistant compounds for high-performance, which is not an inexpensive compound.
The second reason for Bugatti’s expensive tires is that they are low production tires.
Michelin does not crank out these tires and that kind of material on a regular basis, and to make up for the cost of special production, Michelin charges that much.
The uniqueness of the rubber compound that Michelin uses for its Pilot Sport PAX tires requires a glued air seal, unlike a traditional air-sealed tire.
Unfortunately for the owner, with tires costing somewhere around $10,050 each, you have to have your tires changed every 18 months to make sure the glue stays sealed.
Bugatti tires can withstand a speed of 250 MPH, but they can only withstand that speed for about 15-minutes before they would need a break and possible maintenance.
The Bugatti Chiron uses a different set of tires than the Veyron does, due to it reaching top speeds of 300 MPH. Michelin Pilot Cup 2 tires are used on the Chiron.
To ensure safety when reaching speeds of 300, there’s an extra carbon fiber layer added.
The Bugatti has a very special size tire. In fact, the Veyron has the widest tires on the rear than any other production vehicle.
The official size of the tires is 285/30 R 20 in the front and 355/25 R 21 in the rear.
When it comes to width, the front tires measure 9.5 inches in the front and 14.4 inches in the rear (245 millimeters front and 365 millimeters rear respectively).
Wheel size for the Bugatti Chiron is very important, because of the speeds that it can reach. The perfect size is needed, and the wheel size Bugatti uses is 10Jx 20 ET.
The tires on the Bugatti Chiron are so rare that the company doesn’t have a replacement for them yet and/or a time frame when they should be changed.
This is because there is no way of telling how much one is going to be driven from one owner to the other.
Bugatti says that its employees will change your tires every 1,875 miles or 1.5 years just to be safe.
These tires are a little different than the Bugatti Chiron tires.
It’s estimated that the Veyron tires should be replaced every 1.5 years or 18 months.
The secret is the tires don’t actually have to be replaced, they just have to be serviced to ensure the glue stays sealed, whether you drive your supercar or not.
Unfortunately, the Bugatti rim situation is about as expensive as the tire situation. You can expect to pay somewhere around $69,000 for a set of Bugatti rims.
You may think that’s okay, because you don’t have to change the rims every time you change the tires.
This is true, but on Bugattis, you do have to change the rims every other tire change as recommended by Bugatti.
Directly from the factory, Bugatti tires are filled with nitrogen.
There is a difference between regular air and nitrogen, nitrogen being the more expensive (but better quality) alternative.
One must think: if your tires cost $42,000, the little extra you have to pay for nitrogen is probably worth it.
To know more, you can also read our posts on the most expensive tires, what are tires made of, and American tires companies.
Supercars are not only expensive, but they are also expensive to own and maintain, as you need to have $42,000 for new tires every 18 months. Bugattis are some of the rarest supercars in the world, and to prove it, even the tires are rare.
It’s a well-known thing in automotive circles that if you own a Bugatti Veyron, the costs of maintaining it over time could be just as expensive as buying it. Annual maintenance for the almighty machine costs $20,000.
If you happen to live in a state that charges car property tax, then the cost of simply owning a Veyron will set you back close to $50,000 a year. That’s like buying a Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 every year just because. Then again, none of those costs compare to the ridiculous price of the Veyron’s tires. A fresh set will set you back as much as $40,000, and you’ll only be able to drive them for 2,500 miles because they’ll have to be replaced after that. I bring all of this up because, in a recent interview with
CarBuzz, Bugatti Principal Engineer Martin Grabowski revealed that the set of tires on the new Bugatti Chiron is actually much cheaper than the Veyrons. Of course, the Chiron costs three times as much as the Veyron, but I’m not worried about that. It’s those tires that matter!
To put into context, Grabowski said that the Chiron doesn’t use the specially designed Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tires that the Veyron used. Instead, Bugatti’s new supercar uses a standard rim geometry and standard mounting process, which means that according to Grabowski, “the tires can be mounted and changed anywhere.
” Even better, the tires that the Chiron uses have been reportedly been tested to handle the supercar’s incredible 261-mph top speed, and quite possibly more given that Bugatti is still “testing them to see how far they can go.” And as far as the price goes, it’s expected to be “much cheaper,” according to Grabowski. He didn’t specify the actual price, but don’t be surprised if a set goes for around $20,000, which would make Grabowski’s statement technically true.
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The Bugatti Chiron is a very expensive car; There’s no denying that. Its $3 million price tag makes it one of the most expensive production cars in the world today, so if you’re going to buy one, it goes without saying that maintaining one is going to burn holes in your pockets. But I still can’t brush off the insanity of how much you’re going to have to pay just to keep the car in tip-top working condition.
Sure, the tires may be cheaper according to Martin Grabowski, but “cheaper” is a relative term. You could say that $30,000 is “cheaper” compared to $40,000. That statement rings true but it doesn’t change the fact that it’s still the price of a brand new car. In fact, if the Chiron’s tires do cost that much, here’s a list of cars that are less expensive than a set of tires for the Bugatti supercar.
- Honda Civic Si - $23,900
- Dodge Charger V-6 - $27,995
- Ford Focus ST - $24,775
- Ram 1500 Tradesman - $26,495
- Chevrolet Camaro V-6 - $28,395
Now if my estimate of the Chiron’s tires are high and they sell for “only” $20,000, I can still come up with a list of cars that you can buy for less that amount.
- Honda Fit - $16,090
- Mazda 3 - $17,845
- Fiat 500 Abarth - $19,995
- Subaru Impreza - $18,395
- Volkswagen Golf - $19,895
Obviously, this exercise isn’t mean to dismiss the Bugatti Chiron as a money pit.
It’s far from one actually, especially when you see how the Veyron’s price has maintained to this day. Someday, the Chiron will probably turn into a collector’s car and those who have one know will probably be able to get their money back when they do decide to sell.
But, none of that changes the fact that owning a Chiron is more of a showcase of wealth more than anything else, as it should be, since, well, we all know what the Bugatti supercar is capable of. Right, Juan Pablo Montoya?
Read our full review on the Bugatti Chiron.
Read our full review on the Bugatti Veyron.
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The choice of tires for your Bugatti Chiron should be made carefully considering various factors which include vehicle type, size and how the vehicle is used in relation to the routes taken on a daily basis.
To assist you in this delicate search, Pirelli has created a complete catalog of tires for Bugatti designed to provide excellent driving performance in all conditions and complete safety. In the extensive catalog of Pirelli you will find a wide range of tires for the Bugatti designed for high performance: winter tires, summer tires and All Season tires specifically for city cars, SUVs, sedans and sports cars. The Pirelli tires for Bugatti Chiron are the perfect combination of technology and innovation, made with a special tread that can withstand all weather conditions without any doubt. The tire's tread pattern is designed to provide maximum straight-line and cornering traction while reducing wet aquaplaning, braking distances and fuel consumption. Referring to the description of each tire type for Bugatti Chiron , you can check the specifications by comparing the different features.
After selecting the tires for Bugatti Chiron that best suit your requirements, contact your authorized Pirelli distributor for more detailed technical information and to complete your purchase in total safety. When it's time to change tires for your Bugatti Chiron car, choose quality and safety from Pirelli.
Thanks to the tire search by car brand, you can easily and quickly find the best solution for your needs: specify the make, model, year of manufacture and version of your car, and you will find out which type of Pirelli tire is best for a specific car, based on the technical characteristics and standardization criteria. Below you can find a list of tire sizes that can be installed on this vehicle instead of tires installed earlier. Terms and Conditions
Thanks to the tire search by car brand , you can quickly and easily find the best solution for your needs: enter the make, model, year and version of your car, and you will find out which type of Pirelli tire is best for a specific car, based on technical specifications and standardization criteria.
Below you can find a list of tire sizes that can be installed on this vehicle instead of tires installed earlier.
WHAT CAR DO YOU HAVE
Avto Sprav / Selection of tires and wheels / Bugatti / Chiron / 2018
Chiron
Engine: W16, Petrol
Power: 1500 hp (1103 kW)
| PCD (number of holes x circle diameter) | 71.6 |
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In addition, information about its load capacity and speed parameters can be applied to the rubber - load index and speed index. The load index is a two-digit or three-digit number, the speed index is indicated in Latin letters, for example 99Y:
Using the recommended tire sizes will help you avoid handling, safety and other problems. What custom sizes can be supplied? Follow the data in the table, it indicates the possible acceptable alternative sizes for tuning. Although there are other options that we have not described in the table. For example, discs are wider than the same diameter. Or put discs of the same width, but of a larger diameter, which is quite popular among car owners. The choice of discs is huge, you can find instances with the same parameters, but with a offset value of 1-2 millimeters more or less. It is not possible to list all options.
At the same time, the bolt pattern for all types of wheels is the same - 5x130. Thus, all disks are mounted on five bolts and the distance between them is exactly one hundred and thirty millimeters. The hub diameter of the car is 71.6 mm.
Ranks of possible values for tires and discs Bugatti Chiron 2018.
| 20 "-21" -21 " 9009 900 900 9459 WID | Profile (%) | 25-30 |
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| The smallest size | 285/30 R20 | |
| The largest size | 355/25 R21 |
| CHILE | " |
| Width (inch) | 10–13 |
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| Departure (mm) | 40-60 |
| Swigs | 5x130 |
When choosing tires for a car, you must first follow the manufacturer's instructions. Ask yourself some questions.
The answers to these and similar questions will help you determine which tire parameters you need to pay special attention to.
3 types of rims:
The choice depends on financial possibilities. However, it should be borne in mind that the quality of the road surface on which you have to drive every day must also be taken into account.
So, if it gets into a pit, a stamped wheel will bend and will not harm the tire, while a forged or cast one can cut it. There is a possibility that the cast disc may burst or split.
It should also be noted that the repair of "stamping" is cheaper than the repair of cast or forged wheels. But wheels with high-quality cast and forged wheels kill the suspension less, because.
