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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.
1.3. Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
– Tow Vehicle
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.
1.4. Glossary Of Tire Terminology
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.
Cold inflation pressure
The pressure in the tire before you drive.
Cord
The strands forming the plies in the tire.
Cord separation
The parting of cords from adjacent rubber compounds.
Cracking
Any parting within the tread, sidewall, or inner liner of the tire extending to cord material.
CT
A pneumatic tire with an inverted flange tire and rim system in which the rim is designed with
rim flanges pointed radially inward and the tire is designed to fit on the underside of the rim in
