Bugatti Type 57 Tyres

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Bugatti Type 57 Atlantic

Bugatti Type 57 1934–1940

Longstone recommends the Michelin 5.50 x 18 D.R. as the most comfortable tyre for a type 57 Bugatti.
Pirelli also make a 5.50-18 Stella Bianca which will enhance the handling of a type 57.
There are also 5.50/6.00 x 18 Dunlop Racing tyres that some people like on these 1930s Bugatti’s.
The correct innertube for a tyre of this size is the Michelin 17/18H innertube, or the Michelin 18" C RET Central Valve innertube, depending on your wheel type.

Bugatti Type 57 Recommended Tyres

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5.50-18 PIRELLI STELLA BIANCA

Starting at £358.80 £299.00
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5.50 x 18 Michelin D.R.

Starting at £339.60 £283.00
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Michelin 18" C RET Central Valve Inner Tube

Starting at £39.60 £33.00
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Michelin 17/18H RET Offset Valve Inner Tube

Starting at £51.60 £43.00

Other Options for Bugatti Type 57 Tyres

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5.25/5.50 x 18 Dunlop D2/103
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5.50/6.00 x 18 R1 Dunlop Racing

Starting at £430.80 £359.00
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5.25/5.50 x 18 Excelsior

Starting at £178.80 £149.00
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5.50 H 18 Excelsior Comp H

Starting at £286.80 £239.00
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6.00/6.50 H 18 Excelsior Comp H

Starting at £232.80 £194.00
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5.50 x 18 Firestone

Starting at £370.80 £309.00
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5.25/5.50 x 18 Ensign D2/103

Starting at £206.40 £172.00
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5.25/5.50 x 18 Avon

Starting at £207.60 £173.00
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5.25/5.50 x 18 Waymaster Thirty

Starting at £170.40 £142.00
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5.25/5.50 x 18 Lucas

Starting at £156.00 £130.00
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Set of 4 off 5.50 18 PIRELLI STELLA BIANCA

Starting at £1,380.00 £1,150.00
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Set of 5 off 5.50 - 18 PIRELLI STELLA BIANCA

Starting at £1,704.00 £1,420.00
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Set of 4 off 5.25/5.50 x18 Lucas

Starting at £598.80 £499.00
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Set of 5 off 5.25/5.50 x 18 Lucas

Starting at £742.80 £619.00

History of the Bugatti Type 57

Jean Bugatti, son of the founder Ettore, built the Bugatti Type 57 and its variants (including the legendary Atlantic and Atalante). 710 Type 57s were produced between 1934 and 1940. Unlike the Type 49 and earlier models, the Type 57s used a 3257cc twin-cam engine based on the Type 49 but it was modified by Jean Bugatti. The Type 50 and 51 engines used bevel gears at the front of the engine to transmit power from the crankshaft, but the Type 57 used a spur gear train at the rear of the engine, with fibre sprockets on the camshafts to achieve less operation. noise.

The Type 57 was available in two basic configurations: the standard Type 57 and the lowered Type 57S/SC. The Type 57 chassis and engine were resurrected as the Bugatti Type 101 in 1951. On February 7, 2009, a rediscovered Type 57 sold at auction for 3.4 million euros at a motor show of the automobile in Paris.

Borrani Wire Wheels

Borrani rims are available for your Bugatti Type 57. As agents of the iconic Ruote Borrani Milano company, we are able to supply any rim from their extensive range.

If your Borrani wheels require rebuilding, please contact us at [email protected]

The spoked wheels made by Ruote Borrani Milano are, without a doubt, the best spoked wheels available. Borrani wheels use aluminium rims, steel spokes and steel wheel centres.

Click the link for Bugatti Type 57 Borrani rims.

Wheels made by Borrani are available in the following styles:

Silver painted finish, like the racing wheels of the time
Polished & Chrome Finish, High Polished Rim, Chrome Spokes & wheel center
Painted finish with polished outer edge