[KensRedZed]

On the real car the rims are wider than the tyres (contact surface with the road).
On the Scalextric design the tyres are wider than the rims.
Why this difference? Maybe more grip?

Hub

I can already see the conversation going on in the production room. "Let's find a size of tire we already make for another car rather than making a custom tire for this car". The Trans Am tires on the Mustangs on the pics after the Cobra look very similar, don't they?

It's usually about money. Most people with the exception of purists like wide tires. Scalex used what they had in stock. Easy solution.

Purists can changes them to slim aluminum rims, etc...

Super looking car that Cobra is!!! I want one!

Thanks for posting these new releases, Andy!

Cheers,
Ken