Filling a rim to 65psi that is only rated to 50psi may not produce a dramatic, catestrophic blowout hole through the metal rim. However, over time it may deform the rim just enough to be an additional link in a tire failure chain. The deformation may not be noticable to the naked eye or felt while driving. Measuring a rim without the tire mounted using the proper tools may reveal hidden defects. Same principle applies after blowing a tire - Get your rims inspected for defects and make sure the tire "professional" uses measuring tools and not just his eyeballs to be certain the rim in still in spec!
Dave, do you still have your old 14" rims laying around? If so, might be interesting to put a carpenter's square on them and see what it says.
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2007 TM 2619
2.5" Lift Kit; Maxxis M8008 ST205/75R15 8-Ply (65psi); Mud Flaps
Champion 75531i 3100 Watts Inverter Generator; Renogy 100 Watts Foldable Solar Suitcase
Thetford SmartTote 18LX
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2005 F150 5.4l 3V Triton V8; Maxxis Bravo H/T-770
Tekonsha Prodigy Brake Controller
RideControl by Air Lift
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