Georgia man puts cheap Chinese wheels on his $2M Bugatti after not being able to afford Bugatti ones

A Georgia man has drawn attention by replacing the Bugatti wheels on his Veyron, alongside the worn Veyron tires, with forged Chinese wheels costing just $3,700.

The original setup would have required about $120,000 for new Bugatti wheels and $40,000 for the specialist Michelin PAX tires.

Those Veyron tires, last changed in 2017, had cracked with age and were declared unsafe by a Bugatti dealer.

The low-cost swap has transformed the car’s running costs, and the process shows how other owners could avoid similar expenses.

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Bugatti wheels replaced after PAX issues

Early Veyrons were fitted with Michelin PAX tires, a design that needed special equipment and fitting methods. Only two machines in the world could handle them, one in the US and one in France.

As time went on, the Veyron tires became harder to source and more expensive to replace.

When his own PAX tires were deemed unsafe, the owner went to Butler Tire in Alpharetta, Georgia.

He chose Chiron-spec Michelin tires, which fit on regular wheels and are easier to replace.

His Bridgestone sponsorship could not help, as the brand did not make tires in the right size for the Veyron.

The wheels came from a manufacturer in China and were made to look like the originals.

These Chinese wheels cost $3,700, including shipping and import fees.

At 20 inches in the front and 21 inches at the back, they cleared the Veyron’s large brakes without modification and balanced with only small adjustments.

Lower costs, better drive

Replacing original Bugatti wheels and Veyron tires through official channels can cost more than $160,000.

The forged Chinese wheels and new Michelins came in under $5,000.

They are strong enough for road use but not rated for the car’s top speed of 250mph.

On the road, the car now rides more smoothly and quietly, with stronger braking and sharper steering.

The only drawback is that the tire-pressure monitoring system no longer works. But for the owner, that’s a small compromise for the savings and improved drivability.

For Veyron owners facing the same issues, the change shows there are ways to keep these cars on the road without the high costs tied to the original PAX system.

This Veyron now runs on forged Chinese wheels and modern tires, making it easier and cheaper to maintain without losing its capability as a high-performance road car.

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