That is how I read it as well. However, there is no hint given as to whether the extra pressure will result in an over-inflation wear pattern, in which the center of the tread wears out rapidly. I suspect that it might, but since I moved to 15-inch tires and run them at 60 psi, I don't have to experiment to find out.
FWIW, if I increase the pressure in the Michelin tires on my Explorer to 40 psi (sidewall max is 44 psi), I definitely experience rather rapid over-inflation wear. This tells me that sidewall pressure on my Explorer tires (and presumably on my TM tires) is related to tire safety, not tread wear.
Bill
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