Vehicle Load Precautions

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 Ford F-550 Super Duty, 2019 Ford F-450 Super Duty, 2019 Ford F-350 Super Duty, and 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: Do not overload beyond the capacity of the lowest rated wheel/tire assembly on the vehicle. Tire failure could result. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).

Factory-installed tires and wheels are designed to operate satisfactorily with loads up to and including full-rated load capacity when inflated to recommended inflation pressures.

Rims and wheels are designed to sustain their rated load using the maximum tire size recommended for that rim width by the Tire and Rim Association.

Loading vehicles beyond tire load capacity decreases tire life, requiring more frequent replacement of tires.

The load carrying requirements of each vehicle should be determined before selecting the correct tire/ wheel combination. Always remember that the weakest weight carrying component of the vehicle (tire, wheel, axle, bearings, etc.) determines the overall maximum and safe load carrying capacity for the vehicle.

Never attempt to short-cut the above procedures.