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Old 07-13-2012, 04:18 PM   #9 (permalink)
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They didn't want to say it but I've read somewhere you don't really need to worry about burst (on a new tire) until 200+psi. HOWEVER, old/weatherchecked tires can blow at just about any pressure depending on how bad they are. I've had sidewall failures on old ones at regular pressures.
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