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 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
See also:
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