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Originally Posted by brulaz
Apparently they can claim a higher GAWR because the wheel and tire weights really do not affect the axle weight rating. IOW the difference between 3500 and 3619 is the weight of the wheels and tires.
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Ok... that may be it. Dexter does indicate the following: GAWR- The value specified by the vehicle manufacturer as the load carrying capacity of the axles in a system, as measured at the tire-ground interface. This includes the wheels and tires.
But should that not be lower than the 3500 lbs max cap of the axle? They are quoting the GAWR - Gross Axle Weight Rating. So if the axle is rated at 3500 lbs how can the gross rating be higher?