Not an expert, but - it is possible it was 27.2, but had already been pinched (why 27.2 wouldn't fit). Putting 27 in may have resulted in it being pinched more.
I have no idea what the long term effects of this could be.
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Not an expert, but - it is possible it was 27.2, but had already been pinched (why 27.2 wouldn't fit). Putting 27 in may have resulted in it being pinched more.
I have no idea what the long term effects of this could be.