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Tire And Loading Information Placard
Tire And Loading Information Placard
This placard tells you important information about the:
1. Number of people that can be carried in the vehicle.
2.
Total weight your vehicle can carry.
3 .
Tire size designed for your vehicle.
4 .
Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and spare tires.
Loading
The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the
tire on your vehicle. You will not exceed the tire's load carrying capacity if you adhere to
the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tire inflation pressures specified on the Tire and
Loading Information placard in “Vehicle Loading” in the “Starting And Operating” section
of your Owner’s Manual.
NOTE:
Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWRs) for the
f r o
nt and rear axles must not be exceeded. For further information on GAWRs, vehicle
loading, and trailer towing, refer to “Vehicle Loading” in the “Starting And Operating”
section of your Owner’s Manual.
To determine the maximum loading conditions of your vehicle, locate the statement “The
co m
bined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lb” on the
Tire and Loading Information placard. The combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage
and trailer tongue weight (if applicable) should never exceed the weight referenced here.
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Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit—
(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never
ex c
eed XXX kg or XXX lb” on your vehicle's placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in
yo u
r vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or
XXX lb.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity.
Fo r
example, if “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lb and there will be five 150 lb passengers
in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lb
(1,400-750 (5x150) = 650 lb).
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle.
Th a
t weight may not exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in
Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, the load from your trailer will be transferred to
yo u
r vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and
luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
Metric Example For Load Limit
For example, as shown in step 4 above, if “XXX” amount equals 635 kg and there will be
fi v
e 68 kg passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load
capacity is 295 kg (635-340 (5x68) = 295 kg).
NOTE:
• If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, the load from your trailer will be transferred to yo
ur vehicle. The following table shows examples on how to calculate total load,
cargo/luggage, and towing capacities of your vehicle with varying seating configura -
tions and number and size of occupants. This table is for illustration purposes only and
ma y
not be accurate for the seating and load carrying capacity of your vehicle.
• For the following example, the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never ex
ceed 865 lb (392 kg).
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as measured from shoulder to shoulder on the claim tire, and compared to the
remaining tread depth of the opposite front/rear or left/right tire.
• C omplete and sign the Nexen Tire Claim Adjustment form provided by the dealer, keep
a
copy for your records and leave the tire with the dealer for warranty processing.
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Patterns sold after May 1, 2014 by Nexen Tire in the United States and Canada are
eligible for a free 24/7/365 Roadside Assistance for a period of 36 months from the
p u
rchase date. Upon purchasing Nexen Tires, the consumer will receive an activation
card from the tire shop. An online registration needs to be completed in order to have
access to a toll free phone number to call in case of a flat tire. A qualified professional
will change your flat tire with your spare tire free of charge. If a working spare is not
available, towing will be provided free of charge to the nearest Nexen Tire dealer or
authorized place of repair.
*Nexen Tire reserves the right to change the terms and conditions of all warranties at
a n
y time.
TIRE CARE AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE
Tire failure can result in serious damage and/or personal injury. To reduce the risk of tire
failure we recommend the following:
• M aintain proper inflation pressure and do not use at underinflation or overinflation.
P
ressure should be set at the level recommended by vehicle manufacturer.
• W heel alignment and balancing should be checked at regular intervals.
•
Do not overload. The maximum load carrying capacity is molded on the sidewall of the
t
ire.
• D o not spin your tires excessively and avoid driving over curbs, potholes, obstacles
a
nd edges of pavement.
• N ever drive on smooth (bald) tires. By law, tires must be replaced when 2/32 of an
i
nch of tread depth remained, as indicated by tread wear indicator molded in the tread
grooves.
• C heck your tires frequently for any scrapes, cuts, foreign objects, separations or
b
ulges. If damage is found, do not attempt to dismount a tire yourself. Change
damaged tire with the spare and contact a local authorized Nexen Tire dealer imme -
diately.
• D o not drive in excess of speed limits allowed by law or the maximum speed justified
b
y driving conditions.
• T o achieve proper even wear and gain maximum tread life, tire rotation at regular
i
ntervals is required.