Top 7 Most Expensive Tire In The World

With the advancement of technology, engineers have become more innovative in creating better tires but at a higher price. The brand is only one of the main factors in determining the price of a tire. Generally, the price of the tire will become more expensive if it is new and unique or utilizes newer technology.

Good quality tires can ensure safety and comfort while being on a busy road and also improves the overall performance of the vehicle. You might wonder about the price of tires out there in the market. Here we would like to share with you the top 7 most expensive tires in the world.

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7. Monster Truck Tire ($2500/piece)

A monster truck tire is specially made with a specific height and weight for the vehicle. Firestone and Goodyear are two companies that specialize in the making of monster truck tires. Each tire requires around 50 hours to be made since they have to be cut manually.

The tires must be made in a particular size so that they can support the driving style of the Monster truck driver. The size of the tire is usually 1.7m wide and 2.6m in height. With all the specifications and requirements, it is not surprising to see each Monster Truck tire costing $2500.

6. Spaceship Tire ($5500/piece)

A spaceship tire is very specific and not to mention expensive too. Every tire can cost $5500 a piece and the Michelin tire is the company responsible for the transportation of this spaceship as it is considered a single landing tire.

If we were to look really closely, the front tire of this spaceship is somewhat similar to the specifications of a normal truck tire. This tire is filled with nitrogen gas at a pressure of up to 340 psi and weighs almost 56 tonnes.

This tire can support a weight of almost 60 tonnes and it is very amazing to see that this tire can move at a speed of 420km/hour.

5. Pilot Sport PAX ($10,000/piece)

The Pilot Sport PAX tire is one of a kind being issued by Michelin for one of the most expensive cars in the world, the Bugatti Veyron. The model of this car is the fastest out there reaching a top speed of 400km/h at such an outstanding pace. The car can achieve from 0-300km/h in just 14 seconds.

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This tire provides traction, control, and a precise grip on the road. One of the most impressive qualities of this tire is that it is capable of letting the vehicle move despite being flat.

This made the tire very useful and convenient. One of these tires costs $10,000 and it might seem expensive but if you were to compare it with the price of the car at $2.5 million, this figure is nothing.

4. Caterpillar Garbage Truck Tire ($42,500/piece)

The Caterpillar truck 797 is a heavy utility vehicle that can carry a very heavy load. On top of that, this truck is also known to be the biggest garbage truck in the world. It is powered by a very powerful Michelin tire and is also heavy at the same time.

Just one of these tires weighs a staggering 5,300 kg measuring 400cm in height and is sold at $42,500 apiece.  One of the reasons for its hefty price tag is its dimension. 

This tire comes in one set of 6 tires in accordance with the requirement of the Caterpillar 797 truck. This particular tire was made specifically for this model of truck whereby each tire contains almost 9000kg of steel and can carry a weight of 100 tonnes.

3. LeTourneau L-2350 Truck Tire ($63,000/piece)

According to the Guinness World Records, this giant truck is the biggest Earthmover in the world. LeTourneau L-2350 is used for mining on surfaces. This truck was specially designed as a front-end wheel loader and can carry a weight capacity of up to 400 tonnes.

The tire used on this truck weighs 6.8 metric tonnes with a diameter of 4 meters and 1.8 meters in width. Just one of these gigantic tires will cost $63,000 apiece. This tire can last for 12 months and is commonly closed with chains for a longer duration of use.

2. A380 Super Jumbo Jet Tire ($90,000/piece)

The tire for the A380 Super Jumbo Jet sits in second place as the most expensive tire in the world. As its name, this tire is commonly used on huge jumbo jet airplanes. The average last of this tire is roughly 300 landings or 6 months of routine use.

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This tire was designed to withstand the pressure of landing, heavy loads in a short period of time, and the weight of the airplane itself. Aside from that, the weight of an airplane must be balanced on all surfaces evenly. Thus, it is not shocking to see the price of this tire going to $90,000 apiece.

1. Golden Z Tire ($125,000/piece)

Unlike other tires on this list, this might just be the smallest one yet but the price will set you back a whopping $125,000 apiece and it was designed and developed with some of the most amazing qualities. It is covered in 24-karat gold and even has precious metals and diamonds embedded in it.

This tire was made as a collection item and one set of 4 tires was sold in Dubai for $600,000. at the REIFEN trade showroom. The Guinness World Records has listed this tire as being uniquely designed. One thing for sure is that every tire is sold at a very high price.

Source:

• TyrePress

• Daily Mail

• NASA

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