Will My Tire Burst If The Pressure Exceeds The "Max Press" Number

A comman misconception: A tire is in danger of bursting if pressure exceeds the "max press" number on the sidewall. 

THIS IS NOT TRUE!

- The "max press" number has nothing to do with a tire's burst pressure.
- The "max press" and "max load" numbers indicate the pressure at which the tire will carry the maximum amount of weight.
- A new, quality tire will not pop at an even multiple of the "max press". But hitting a big pothole at super-high pressures may cause a failure.