When I had my oil changed, they pumped my tires to 60psi and the recommendation is 32psi. Isn‘t tire pressure this high asking for a popped tire, why would they do this.
because they are morons. anyone who want to be a service technician but couldn't hack it going to school works at the quickie lube. And don't let them fool you by telling you the service industry standard for tire inflation is 32 psi. Don't go by the specifications on the tire. ALWAYS use the VEHICLE MANUFACTURE'S recommendation specified on the tire placard located on the door jamb of the driver's door. This specifies the tire size and COLD tire pressure spec.
Make sure your gauge reading is right. The smaller spare tires are supposed to be inflated to 60 psi, but the typical road tire isn't inflated to more than 36 psi. However, that's a cold tire reading, so if you read your tire pressure after a long drive when the tires are hot, you could read 45 psi on a tire that reads 36 psi cold.
Tires should always be inflated to the pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer. Most passenger radial tires are limited to a maximum safe inflation pressure of 35, 44 or 51 psi. Inflating a tire beyond that could not only result in tire failure but it reduces the traction and handling capability of the tire and makes it more prone to impact damage. You need to have a serious discussion with whoever serviced your vehicle. Obviously I would not recommend going there again for service. Tires are the #1 piece of safety equipment on your car. Not something to screw around with or take casually. ASE Certified Automotive Service Advisor with 5 years experience in the tire industry
