Maximum load rating

WARNING
Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified load limit as indicated on the Tire and Loading Information placard on the driver's door B-pillar. Overloading the tires can overheat them, possibly causing a blowout. Overloading the tires can also result in handling or steering problems, or brake failure.

The actual values for tires are specific to

The actual values for tires are specific to each vehicle and may deviate from the values in the illustration.

Maximum tire load 1 is the maximum permitted weight for which the tire is approved.

Further information on tire loads

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