Tires and wheels
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GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
Maximum permissible tire inflation
pressure
The GAWR is the maximum permissible axle
weight. The gross vehicle weight on each axle This number is the greatest amount of air
must never exceed the GAWR for the front
and rear axle indicated on the certification
label located on the driver’s door B-pillar.
pressure that should ever be put in the tire.
Normal occupant weight
The number of occupants the vehicle is
designed to seat, multiplied by 68 kilograms
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
The GVW comprises the weight of the vehicle (150 lb).
including fuel, tools, spare wheel, installed
accessories, passengers and cargo and, if
applicable, trailer tongue load. The GVW must
never exceed the GVWR indicated on the
certification label located on the driver’s door
B-pillar.
Occupant distribution
The distribution of occupants in a vehicle at
their designated seating positions.
Production options weight
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
The combined weight of those installed
regular production options weighing over
This is the maximum permissible vehicle
weight of the fully loaded vehicle (weight of
the vehicle including all options, passengers,
fuel, and cargo and, if applicable, trailer
tongue load). It is indicated on the
certification label located on the driver’s door
B-pillar.
5
lbs (2.3 kilograms) in excess of those
standard items which they replace, not
previously considered in curb weight or
accessory weight, including heavy duty
brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty
battery, and special trim.
PSI (Pounds per square inch)
Kilopascal (kPa)
A standard unit of measure for air pressure.
Metric unit for air pressure. There are 6.9 kPa
to 1 psi; another metric unit for air pressure
is bar. There are 100 kilopascals (kPa) to
Recommended tire inflation pressure
1
bar.
The recommended tire inflation pressure for
normal driving conditions is listed on the Tire
and Loading Information placard located on
the driver’s door B-pillar. It provides best
handling, tread life and riding comfort.
Supplemental information pertaining to
special driving situations can be found on the
tire inflation pressure label on the inside of
Load index
Numerical code associated with the
maximum load a tire can support.
Maximum load rating
The maximum load in kilograms and pounds the fuel filler flap.
that can be carried by the tire.
Rim
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube
The sum of curb weight, accessory weight,
total load limit, and production options
weight.
assembly upon which the tire beads are
seated.
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| Tags | Mercedes Benz SL63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz R230, Mercedes-Benz SL550, Mercedes-Benz SL600, Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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