Originally Posted by
adam_mac84
fwiw i am 220lbs on 25c tires i believe that the tire pressure is the 'recommended pressure' i cannot say that it is max
The tire pressure printed on the side of the tire is MAX pressure -- it's the usual lawyer warning not to exceed manufacturer limits. There is no 'recommended pressure' printed on any tire that I've ever seen. Some have minimums, as well, but most are just max.