Tires, wheels and loading – Mazda 2007 B2300 Truck User Manual

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Towing a trailer places an additional load on your vehicle’s engine,
transmission, axle, brakes, tires and suspension. Inspect these
components carefully after any towing operation.

4x2 w/manual transmission

Engine

Rear axle

ratio

Maximum

GCWR - lb.

(kg)

Maximum

trailer

weight - lb.

(kg)

Maximum

frontal area

of trailer -

ft

2

(m

2

)

Regular Cab

2.3L

All

4,800 (2,177)

1,580 (717)

Equal to

frontal area

of vehicle

3.0L*

3.73

6,000 (2,722)

2,660 (1,207)

50 (4.64)

3.0L*

Dual

Sport

4.10

6,000 (2,722)

2,520 (1,143)

50 (4.64)

Cab Plus 4

2.3L

All

4,800 (2,177)

1,420 (644)

Equal to

frontal area

of vehicle

3.0L*

3.73

6,000 (2,722)

2,480 (1,125)

50 (4.64)

3.0L*

Dual

Sport

4.10

6,000 (2,722)

2,360 (1,070)

50 (4.64)

4.0L

All

7,000 (3,175)

3,400 (1,542)

50 (4.64)

4.0L Dual

Sport

All

7,000 (3,175)

3,280 (1,488)

50 (4.64)

For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per 1,000 ft. (300
meters) elevation.

*When towing on roads with steep grades or moderate but long
sustained grades (5 miles [8 km] or more), or when ambient
temperatures exceed 100°F (37°C), vehicle speed should not exceed
45 mph (72 km/h) in both cases.

For definition of terms used in this table see Vehicle Loading earlier
in this chapter.

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