Tow Vehicle GARS vs GVWR
Good Evening; 1st off I've searched thru any & all threads I thought this might be in, but no such luck. Why is that the gross axle weight ratings on most tow vehicles, when added together, are grea...
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fla-gypsy wrote:That is the correct answer! The higher values for each axle allow for variation in front/rear loading without exceeding the overall max ratings provided by the vehicle Manufacturer. While exceeding GVWR is not illegal (except in BC,Canada), exceeding axle ratings usually is as they are often based on tire capacities.
Because no one could ever perfectly load any vehicle
Having said that, exceeding GVWR can open up a can of worms in regards to warranty issues and even liability in the even of an accident.
