I ran the 165R15 tires for a long time running mid 10s at 128-129 mph at 3700 lbs. I know a bunch of cars faster than that running those tires for years.
The speed rating on tires is for a sustained period of time, not short bursts.

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'70 hemicuda, 575" Hemi, 727, Dana 60
'69 road runner, 440-6, 18 spline 4 speed, Dana 60
'71 Demon, 340, low gear 904, 8.75
'73 Chrysler New Yorker, 440, 727, 8.75
'90 Chevy 454SS Silverado, 476" BBC, TH400, 14 bolt
'06 GMC 2500HD LBZ Duramax