304 Wheels and tires
Calculation example for determining the
maximum load
The following table shows examples of how to
calculate total and load capacities with varying
Step 1
Combined maximum weight of occupants and
load (data from the Tire and Loading Information
placard)
Step 2
Number of people in the vehicle (driver and
occupants)
Distribution of the occupants
seating configurations and different numbers
and sizes of occupants. The following examples
use a maximum load of 1500 lbs (680 kg). This
is for illustration purposes only. Make sure
you are using the actual load limit for your vehi‐
Example 1
1500 lbs (680 kg)
Example 1
5
Front: 2
Rear: 3
cle stated on your vehicle's Tire and Loading
Information placard (
page 302).
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The higher the weight of all the occupants, the
smaller the maximum load for luggage.
Example 2
1500 lbs (680 kg)
Example 2
1
Front: 1