Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Owners Manual: Adverse safety consequences of overloading on handling and stopping and on tires

Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Owners Manual / Consumer information and Reporting safety defects / Tire information / Adverse safety consequences of overloading on handling and stopping and on tires

Overloading could affect vehicle handling, stopping distance, vehicle and tire as shown in the following.

This could lead to an accident and possibly result in severe personal injury.

Vehicle stability will deteriorate.
Heavy and/or high-mounted loads could increase the risk of rollover.
Stopping distance will increase.
Brakes could overheat and fail.
Suspension, bearings, axles and other parts of the body could break or experience accelerated wear that will shorten vehicle life.
Tires could fail.
Tread separation could occur.
Tire could separate from its rim.

Determining compatibility of tire and vehicle load capacities

The sum of four tires' maximum load ratings must exceed the maximum loaded vehicle weight ("GVWR"). In addition, sum of the maximum load ratings of two front tires and of two rear tires must exc ...

Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit

Locate the statement "The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs." on your vehicle's placard. Determine the combined weight of the driver and ...

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