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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects

Tire Information (U.S.A.)

Cargo Weight

 includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and 

optional equipment.

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.

GVW

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