Rim size, Inflation pressure, Curb weight – Dodge 2015 Dart - Owner Manual User Manual

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Rim Size
This is the rim size that is appropriate for the tire size

listed.
Inflation Pressure
This is the cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle for

all loading conditions up to full GAWR.
Curb Weight
The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight

of the vehicle with all fluids, including vehicle fuel, at full

capacity conditions, and with no occupants or cargo

loaded into the vehicle. The front and rear curb weight

values are determined by weighing your vehicle on a

commercial scale before any occupants or cargo are

added.

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The load carrying components (springs, tires, wheels,

etc.) of your vehicle will provide satisfactory service as

long as you do not exceed the GVWR.
The best way to figure out the total weight of your

vehicle is to weigh it when it is fully loaded and ready for

operation. Weigh it on a commercial scale to ensure that

it is not over the GVWR.
Overloading can cause potential safety hazards and

shorten useful service life. Heavier suspension compo-

nents do not necessarily increase the vehicle’s GVWR.

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