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Old 03-06-2022, 11:31 AM
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On balance, that is probably a good tire. It's dims say it s a 27.8 inch tall tire with a section width of 12.8 inches. The actual tread width will be a bit less maybe an inch or so.

When I do a quick search of Tire Rack they do not show the tire — doesn't mean it is not available. My guess (only a guess) is the tire is probably a 330 wear factor tire. At 70 mph with a .82 overdrive you will be running about 2200 rpm at 70 mph in fifth gear with a 3.55 R&P.

My biggest concern would be the ability to maintain traction in lower gears and the ability to negotiate turns during spirited driving without losing traction and smoking the tires or spinning out of control — both bad albeit in different ways.

I would look for minimally a much softer rubber and or a slightly larger diameter. Worthwhile remembering, the softer rubber glues the car to the ground better but wears out quicker also.
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