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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
Weight of occupants
Total weight of all occupants
Step 3
Permissible load (maximum
gross vehicle weight rating from
the Tire and Loading Information
placard minus the gross weight
of all occupants)
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)
Wheels and tires 199
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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