Miata Mailing List: September 1993, Message #61
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   From: Bill.Allen@metrokc.gov
Subject: Tire pressure response
   Date: Tue, 7 Sep 1993 23:37:24 -0400

> A local Dunlop dealer is telling one of our Miata Club members to run his new
> Dunlop D60M2 185 60 14's at 44psi!  The ride is very "darty" and
disappointing
> for him.  This seems completely out of order to me.  I would guess 30psi
would
> be fine.  Anyone have experience with this tire and able to recommend an
> appropriate pressure to run on the street?
> Bill Allen - Seattle
 

>>44psi?!?! I would not be surprized to see a blow out with that pressure. 
>>What is the max-psi on the tire?

>>Also since this is the same size tire as the OEM, standard rule of thumb
>>is use the pressure listed on the door of the car. I am also suprised the
>>tire dealer gave information to the contrary, unless he wants to sell
>>more tires......

Max psi on tire is 44psi, I believe.
Bill