Jon i agree with you , 3.70 s are a good all around gear for a street driven fe , when you throw the calculator at it - 3.89 s with 28 inch tire is bout the same rpm as 3.70 s with a 26 inch tall tire .. comparison 275/60-15 - 275/40-17 , and the 17 inch tires are cheaper than the 15 inch tire , My buddy has a 69 with 17 inch wheels , bigger brakes and a coil over