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Specifications/Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
SAMPLE
CARGO
Cargo Weight includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo
and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is also
part of cargo weight.
The cargo weight limit decreases depending on the number of vehicle occupants.
The cargo weight limit can be calculated by subtracting the total weight of the
vehicle occupants from the "combination weight of occupants and cargo should
never exceed" value on the tire label.
Examples: Based on a single occupant weight of 68 kg (150 lbs), and a value of 385
kg (849 lbs) for the "combination weight of occupants and cargo should never
exceed":
The cargo weight limit with one occupant is 385 kg (849 lbs) － 68 kg (150 lbs) =
317 kg (699 lbs)
The cargo weight limit with two occupants is 385 kg (849 lbs) － (68 × 2) kg ( (150
× 2) lbs) = 249 kg (549 lbs)
If the weight of the occupant increases, the cargo weight limit decreases by that
much.
GAW (Gross Axle Weight) is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) -
including vehicle curb weight and all payload.
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) is the maximum allowable weight that can be
carried by a single axle (front or rear). These numbers are shown on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label located on the driver's door frame or door pillar.
The total load on each axle must never exceed its GAWR.
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