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304 Wheels and tires
Sample calculation for determining the maxi‐
mum load
The following table has examples of how to calcu‐
late total and cargo load capacities with varying
seating configurations and different numbers and
sizes of occupants. The following examples use a
maximum load of 1,500 lbs (680 kg). This value
Step 1
Combined maximum weight of
occupants and load (data from
the Tire and Loading Informa‐
tion placard)
Step 2
Number of people in the vehicle
(driver and occupants)
Distribution of the occupants
Weight of occupants
Total weight of all occupants
Step 3
Permissible load (maximum
gross vehicle weight rating from
the Tire and Loading Informa‐
tion placard minus the gross
weight of all occupants)
is for illustrative purposes only. Make sure you
are using the actual load limit for your vehicle
stated on your vehicle's Tire and Loading Infor‐
mation placard (
The higher the weight of all the occupants, the
smaller the maximum load for luggage.
Example 1
1500 lbs (680 kg)
Example 1
5
Front: 2
Rear: 3
Occupant 1: 150 lbs (68 kg)
Occupant 2: 180 lbs (82 kg)
Occupant 3: 160 lbs (73 kg)
Occupant 4: 140 lbs (63 kg)
Occupant 5: 120 lbs (54 kg)
750 lbs (340 kg)
Example 1
1500 lbs (680 kg) Ò 750 lbs
(340 kg) = 750 lbs (340 kg)
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Example 2
1500 lbs (680 kg)
Example 2
1
Front: 1
Occupant 1: 200 lbs (91 kg)
200 lbs (91 kg)
Example 2
1500 lbs (680 kg) Ò 200 lbs
(91 kg) = 1300 lbs (589 kg)
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