Section 2 - Tire Safety Information
R6 3/30/2017
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2.2.1 Trailers 10,000 Pounds GVWR or
Less
Tire Information Placard – Figure 2-1
1.
Locate the statement, “The weight of cargo
should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.,” on
your vehicle’s placard. See figure 2-1.
2.
This figure equals the available amount of
cargo and luggage load capacity.
3.
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.
The trailer’s placard refers to the Tire Information
Placard attached adjacent to or near the trailer’s
VIN (Certification) label at the left front of the
trailer.
2.2.2 Trailers Over 10,000 Pounds GVWR
Note: These trailers are not required to have a tire
information placard on the trailer and may not have
one installed.
1.
Determine the empty weight of your trailer by
weighing the trailer using a public scale or
other means. This step does not have to be
repeated.
2.
Locate the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) of the trailer on your trailer’s VIN
(Certification) label.
3.
Subtract the empty weight of your trailer from
the GVWR stated on the VIN label. That
weight is the maximum available cargo
capacity of the trailer and may not be safely
exceeded.
2.3 S
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1.
Locate the statement, “The combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX
lbs.,” on your vehicle’s placard.
2.
Determine the combined weight of the driver
and passengers who will be riding in your
vehicle.
3.
Subtract the combined weight of the driver and
passengers from XXX kilograms or XXX
pounds.
4.
The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage capacity. For
example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400
lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in
your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and
luggage capacity is 650 lbs. (1400-750 (5 x
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 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 the tow vehicle’s manual to
determine how this weight transfer reduces the
available cargo and luggage capacity of your
vehicle.
2.4 G
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ERMINOLOGY
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of automatic
transmission, power steering, power brakes, power
windows, power seats, radio and heater, to the
extent that these items are available as factory-
installed equipment (whether installed or not).
Bead
The part of the tire that is made of steel wires,
wrapped or reinforced by ply cords and that is
shaped to fit the rim.
Bead separation
This is the breakdown of the bond between
components in the bead.
Bias ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend
to the beads are laid at alternate angles substantially
less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread.
Carcass
The tire structure, except tread and sidewall rubber
which, when inflated, bears the load.
Chunking
The breaking away of pieces of the tread or
sidewall.
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