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, 4 speed, Dana 60
'71 Demon 340, no drivetrain, on blocks behind the barn
'73 Chrysler New Yorker, 440, 727, 8.75
'90 Chevy 454SS Silverado, 476" BBC, TH400, 14 bolt
'06 GMC 2500HD LBZ Duramax