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Old-Biscuit
Aug 24, 2015Explorer III
Well........ don't see where it is stated GVWR is based on "a clear reference to the tires and rims determining the GVWR."
It does state......"The Gross Front and Rear Axle Ratings (GAWRs)are based on a minimum rim size and a maximum cold tire pressure.
In your example.....
FAWR....2850
RAWR....2700
Total...5500
YET GVWR is only 5000
So.......NO doesn't seem that a clear reference to the tires and rims determining the GVWR has been made. Does make a clear reference to the GAWRs which are much lower then 'axle mfg. 'ratings'
Debate goes on
It does state......"The Gross Front and Rear Axle Ratings (GAWRs)are based on a minimum rim size and a maximum cold tire pressure.
In your example.....
FAWR....2850
RAWR....2700
Total...5500
YET GVWR is only 5000
So.......NO doesn't seem that a clear reference to the tires and rims determining the GVWR has been made. Does make a clear reference to the GAWRs which are much lower then 'axle mfg. 'ratings'
Debate goes on
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