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accessory weight, and normal occupant weight (distributed in accordance with Table 1 that is appended to the end of this section)
and dividing by 2.
. Wheel-holding fixture
The fixture used to hold the wheel
and tire assembly securely during
testing.
Table 1 — Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for
various designated seating capacities
Designated seating
capacity, number of
occupants
2 through 4
Vehicle normal load,
number of occupants
Occupant distribution in a
normally loaded vehicle
2
5 through 10
3
11 through 15
5
16 through 22
7
2 in front.
2 in front, 1 in second
seat.
2 in front, 1 in second
seat, 1 in third