Factory Specs on Tire Pressure?

How accurate is the factory specs for tire pressure that is on the door jam plate. My daily driver is a 02 Suzuki XL7 4x4 (235 60 R16), it recommends 26 psi on the front tires and 35 psi on the rear, does this make sense to anyone for the front tire pressure?

The vehicle manufacturer wants U to enjoy the ride and doesn't care about tire wear. Try max pressure first (checked cold) and adjust down as needed for a comfortable ride.