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Tire Information
GAWRs are determined by not only the maximum load rating of tires but also loaded capacities of the vehicle ’ s suspension , axles and other parts of the body .
Therefore , this means that the vehicle cannot necessarily be loaded up to the tire ’ s maximum load rating on the tire sidewall .
& Adverse Safety Consequences of Overloading on Handling and Stopping and on Tires s13ab07
Overloading could affect vehicle handling , stopping distance , vehicle and tire as shown in the following . This could lead to an accident and possibly result in severe personal injury .
. Vehicle stability will deteriorate .
. Heavy and / or high-mounted loads could increase the risk of rollover .
. Stopping distance will increase .
. Brakes could overheat and fail .
. Suspension , bearings , axles and other parts of the body could break or experience accelerated wear that will shorten vehicle life .
. Tires could fail .
. Tread separation could occur .
. Tire could separate from its rim .
& Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit s13ab08
1 . Locate the statement “ The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs .” on your vehicle ’ s placard .
2 . Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle .
3 . Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs .
4 . The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity . For example , if the “ XXX ” amount equals 1,400 lbs ( 635 kg ) and there will be five 150 lbs ( 68 kg ) passengers in your vehicle , the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs ( 1,400 − 750 ( 5 6 150 ) = 650 lbs ).
5 . Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle . That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 .
6 . If your vehicle will be towing a trailer , load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle . Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle .