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Koenigsegg-Engineering-Magnesium Wheels

These five-spoked wheels are designed and developed by Koenigsegg to suit the specific requirements of the CCR. They are produced by Dymag in Great Britain, who employ an advanced magnesium alloy to achieve their strength and lightweight characteristics. The very low weight of the wheels is part of the effort to keep unsprung weight down to a minimum, in order to gain a perfect continuous contact between the road and the tyres.

The organic wave-shaped spokes of the wheels are conceived to assist in the evacuation of hot air from the brakes. The Koenigsegg engineered brake ventilation system has been optimized through the integration of these wheels, which both draw hot air from the brakes and dispose of it. Racetrack test driving and wind tunnel testing has confirmed the effectiveness of this system.

The use of centre-bolts for mounting accentuates the aesthetic purity and racing heritage of the Koenigsegg wheels, and the curved spokes are conceived to give the impression of coils ready to spring, contributing to the car’s dynamic attitude.

The CCR has 20" rear wheels, while front wheels are 19". The very large front wheels on the CCR are necessary in part to allow greater cornering speed, in part to leave room for the large CCR brakes.

These magnesium alloy rims are shod with Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tyres, generally considered to be the best available on the market for supercars. The tyres are guaranteed to cope with speeds exceeding 400 km/h. They also have large friction areas to allow lateral G-forces above 1.3 G, which is essential for safe handling at extreme cornering speeds.

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