I just want to point out that the tire load tables are MINIMUMS! (or maximums, if you looked at it the other way). They are NOT recommendations.
I think it is advisable to inflate tires so that the max load is less than 85% of the rated load at that pressure.
And, NO! 85% will not result in center wear. Tires are not that sensitive to changes in inflation pressure, There are other things that have a much greater effect - the steer vs drive affects for one! (Steers wear the shoulders, drives wear the centers.)
Also, there is a rule of thumb that tires should not experience a pressure buildup more than 10% of the cold pressure. If you experience more than 10%, you need to do something - more inflation pressure, larger tire, reduced speed, etc.
If you experience more than a 15% pressure build up - STOP. You must do something immediately.
This is an easy test to do and one you can do continuously.
