DRW disadvantages
Hello all, I have been reading the forums for awhile (and have learned so much), but would like to ask a question to make sure I havent overlooked anything. I searched but couldnt find a topic for...
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transamz9 wrote:
The "law" uses the GAWR and tire rating not the GVWR. The tax law uses the GVWR and that also determines whether or not a truck can be called commercial or not and what class of commercial it is. Whole different set of laws...........
However, in a civil case, exceeding the GVWR or any of the GAWR can be brought up. There is a case involving this.
I do NOT recommend exceeding any of those ratings, or even running close to them. Don't assume some "engineering margin" built-in. It might not get you in trouble with LE on the freeway, but if in an accident insurance companies and lawyers can and will look at everything.
