Maximum permissible gross vehicle weight rating
The specifications shown on the Tire and Loading Information placard in the
illustration are examples. The maximum permissible gross vehicle weight rating is
vehicle-specific and may differ from that in the illustration. You can find the
valid maximum permissible gross vehicle weight rating for your vehicle on the Tire
and Loading Information placard.
- The Tire and Loading Information placard gives you details on maximum permissible gross vehicle weight rating :: "The gross weight of occupants and luggage must never exceed XXX kilograms or XXX pounds."
The gross weight of all vehicle occupants, cargo, luggage and trailer load/noseweight (if applicable) must not exceed the specified value.
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