Weight ratings on light duty trucks
Take a look at the weight rating sticker on your vehicle. Can anyone explain why light duty trucks (as opposed to medium duty Class 5,6,7 and heavy duty trucks Class 8) have axle weight ratings (G...
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Kayteg1 wrote:
Back in 1999 my F450 flatbed was registered at 9000 lb
The sticker gave it GVWR at 15,000lb
Axles total rating 21,000 lb.
Tires total at 22,500 lb.
That lasted for 8 years till I got pulled over with backhoe on it. Had to go to DMV and buy 30,000lb stickers for $600.
Scratch your head and think about it.
Of course, it's all about money.
