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Old 06-27-2010, 02:37 PM   #8 (permalink)
redline5th
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The Civic - '98 Honda Civic DX
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It's just the way they're made... that's the maximum it is safe to run them at. More expensive tires would probably be safe to run at a higher PSI.

Just remember that the PSI increases roughly 3-4psi when you start driving as they warm up. Heat causes expansion.
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