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Old 11-30-2017, 01:31 AM   #3
CALinSC
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It’s not a safety violation for the vehicle manufacturer to fit 4080# load capacity tires to 3750# wheels as long as they are not required to use more than the 3750# per axle end. So, what are the axles GAWR ratings (on the certification label)? And, what is the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended inflation for the tires (also on the certification label)?

If the GAWRs are higher than 7500# the wheels are a safety violation and should be recalled. If the certified recommended inflation pressures provide more than 3750# of load capacity it’s a safety violation and requires a recall or satisfactory adjustments by the vehicle manufacturer.

It’s very unusual to see any vehicle manufacturer fit Original Equipment tires on wheels that cannot support the maximum load capacity of those tires. IMO it's a misapplication and needs to be corrected at no cost to the owner.
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