What's the worst that can happen with over-inflated tires?

I took my car to the dealership last month due to a mi or issue. My tire pressure light was also on so I had them add air.

Few days later, the light is back on. So I checked the pressure on all 4 tires. It is supposed to be 32 PSI. One tire is 69 psi, and another is 57.
That was obviously them who did it.

Do I need to let the air out or just keep driving? Will it mess up anything?
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Threepio

Over inflation will cause excessive wear in the center of the tire.

If you have a [b]Discount Tire[/b] or other tire dealer in your area, I would take advantage of them checking the air pressure in your tires. There should be no charge to do so. I get all my cars checked once per month as a habit. Your tires will last much longer if you do this as well.

Additionally, although air pressure usually will drop in the winter (colder weather causes this)… if the tire warning light comes back on a few days after the tires were aired up.... then you probably have a nail in one of them and will need to have them inspected to find the leak.

Another issue... Rarely (but it happens)..the tire pressure sensor itself fails and can cause the indictor light to come on (and off). These are about $35 each here IIRC.

iamnikki · 31-35, F

@Threepio thank u. I now have a little thing to check the pressure. And it was 26 psi so I aired it up