Lego 1:8 Hypercars: Why are tires getting bigger and bigger?

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Since the Ferrari Daytona 2022, I've been wondering why the tires on the McLaren P1 2024 were made even bigger than on the Porsche 2016, Bugatti 2018, and Lamborghini 2020...

Tires from the Lamborghini Sian and Ferrari Daytona:

If you compare the larger tires with the steering wheel alone, the scale is even less accurate...

I am glad that the new 9L suspensions have been used since the Ferrari Daytona, as these fit better than two 6.5L suspensions and the new axle parts also offer new, more stable possibilities... 

Here are my guesses as to why tires are getting bigger:

1. Only the larger rim size fits the new axle parts, as otherwise the rim rubs on the inside.

2. Without the new axle parts, Lego was unable to install the new 9L suspensions securely and stably, as this requires the installation of many parts that need width, causing the old rim sizes to rub against them, as seen on the Ferrari Daytona.

 

I think the individual design of each rim is very well done, but I'm not a fan of the new tires myself and would prefer the old tire size from Porsche, Lamborghini, and Bugatti. Let's see how things turn out with the 2026 car.

I'm curious to hear your opinions and have a little discussion :D