i wonder why this tyre are more expensive than formula 1 tyre?
As bro. Izso mentioned, Formula 1 can still have bulk manufacturing. Veyron tyres probably only for the Veyron.
Specifically, the tires measure 245/690 R 520 A front and 365/710 R 540 A rear. I have not seen or heard of this size before?
Even writer mentioned: We have no idea where you would even buy tyres for your Veyron – I doubt your local tyre centre carries them in stock, and this is in the EU not in Malaysia.
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Veyron's top speed and weight are wayyyy greater than Formula 1. As demonstrated by Captain Slow.
Yup, tyre speed rated Y is up to 300kph, Y(XL) is above 300 but Veyron top speed is 400+kph so tyre are again specially built. Found out more on the tyres.....
The Tires and Interior
Even the tires for the Veyron are unique. They're specially designed by Michelin to handle the stress of driving at 250 mph. The tires need to be sticky like a race car's and able to handle 1.3 G's on the skidpad. However, they also need to last longer than the 70 or so miles of a typical race tire.
Michelin therefore created completely new tires to handle the Veyron's unique requirements. In the rear, the tires are 14.4 inches (36.6 cm) wide. Specifically, the tires measure 245/690 R 520 A front and 365/710 R 540 A rear, where 245 and 365 are the width in millimeters (9.5 and 14.4 inches respectively). The rims are 520 mm and 540 mm in diameter (approximately 20 inches). These tires, in other words, are massive -- the rears are the widest ever produced for a passenger car.
The tires use the Michelin PAX system. Their pressure is monitored automatically, and they can run flat for approximately 125 miles (201 km) at 50 mph (80 kph). According to Michelin, the run-flat detection system "plays an integral role in active safety in PAX System. Its role is to inform you of a loss of pressure, either gradual or sudden." Once warned of an air leak by the PAX system, you can reduce your speed and head toward a tire repair center.
One advantage of the PAX system and its run-flat ability is that it eliminates the need for a spare tire.
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Resist exploding at top speed, higher heat tolerance, probably close to pure latex type tyre and extremely low profile and wide, meaning a specially designed machine or mould had to be made just to specially make these tyres. Probably will go down in price eventually but there's probably not enough bulk to reduce production costs.
Here is the answer....
Even the tires for the Veyron are unique. They're specially designed by Michelin to handle the stress of driving at 250 mph. The tires need to be sticky like a race car's and able to handle 1.3 G's on the skidpad. However, they also need to last longer than the 70 or so miles of a typical race tire.