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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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