2006 Lexus GX 470 Owners Manual - Page 560

CHASSIS Tire related term Vehicle capacity weight (Total load capacity) Vehicle maximum load on the tire Vehicle normal load on the tire Weather side Meaning the rated cargo and luggage load plus 68 kg (150 lb.) times the vehicle's designated seating capacity the load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each axle its share of the maximum loaded vehicle weight and dividing by two the load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each axle its share of the curb weight, accessory weight, and normal occupant weight (distributed in accordance with Table 1 that follows) and dividing by two the surface area of the rim not covered by the inflated tire Table 1 - Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for various designated seating capacities Designated seating capacity, number of occupants 2 through 4 5 through 10 Vehicle normal load, number of occupants 2 3 Occupant distribution in a normally loaded vehicle 2 in front 2 in front, 1 in second seat 535