load capacity DODGE DURANGO 2020 Vehicle Warranty

Tire Terminology And Definitions
TermDefinition
B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of
the body located behind the front door.
Cold Tire Inflation Pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire
pressure after the vehicle has not been driven
for at least three hours, or driven less than 1
mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a minimum of three
hours. Inflation pressure is measured in units of
PSI (pounds per square inch) or kPa
(kilopascals).
Maximum Inflation Pressure The maximum inflation pressure is the
maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure
for this tire. The maximum inflation pressure is
molded into the sidewall.
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressure Vehicle manufacturer’s recommended cold tire
inflation pressure as shown on the tire placard.
Tire Placard A label permanently attached to the vehicle
describing the vehicle’s loading capacity, the
original equipment tire sizes and the
recommended cold tire inflation pressures. TIRES
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Tire And Loading Information Placard
This placard tells you important information about the:v 5IF
Oumber
of
people
that
can
be
carried
in
the
vehicle.
v 5IF
Uotal
weight
your
vehicle
can
carry.
v TIF
Uire
size
designed
for
your
vehicle.
v 5IF
Dold
tire
inflation
pressures
for
the
front,
rear,
and
spare
tires.
Tire And Loading Information Placard
TIRES
Loading
The
vehicle
maximum
load
on
the
tire
must
not
exceed
the
load
carrying

capacity
of
the
tire
on
your
vehicle.
Yo u
will
not
exceed
the
tire’s
load

carrying
capacity
if
you
adhere
to
the
loading
conditions,
tire
size,
and

cold
tire
inflation
pressures
specified
on
the
Ti re
and
Loading
Informa-
tion
placard
in
“Vehicle
Loading”
in
the

“Starting
And
Operating”

section
of
your
Owner ’s
Manual.
NOTE:
Under
a
maximum
loaded
vehicle
condition,
gross
axle
weight
ratings

(GAWRs)
for
the
front
and
rear
axles
must
not
be
exceeded.
For
further
information
on
GAWRs,
vehicle
loading,
and
trailer
towing,

refer
to
“Vehicle
Loading”
in
the
“Starting
And
Operating”
section

of
your
Owner ’s
Manual.
To
determine
the
maximum


loading
conditions
of
your
vehicle,
locate
the

statement
“The
combined
weight
of
occupants
and
cargo
should
never
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exceed
XXX
kg
or
XXX
lbs”
on
the
Ti re
and
Loading
Information
placard.

The
combined
weight
of
occupants,
cargo/luggage
and
trailer
tongue

weight
(if
applicable)
should
never
exceed
the
weight
referenced
here.
Steps
For
Determining
Correct
Load
Limit

û
W
ü Locate
the
statement
“The
combined
weight
of
occupants
and
cargo
should
never
exceed
XXX
kg
or
XXX
lbs.”
on
your
vehicle’s
placard.

û
X
ü Determine
the
combined
weight
of
the
driver
and
passengers
that
will
be
riding
in
your
vehicle.

û
Y
ü Subtract
the
combined
weight
of
the
driver
and
passengers
from
XXX
kg
or
XXX
lbs.

û
Z
ü The
resulting
figure
equals
the
available
amount
of
cargo
and
luggage
load
capacity
.
For
example,
if


“XXX”
amount
equals
1400
lbs
and
there
will
be
five
150
lb
passengers
in
your
vehicle,
the
amount
of
available
cargo
and
luggage
load
capacity
is
650
lbs.
(1400-750
(5x150)
=
650
lbs.

û
[
ü Determine
the
combined
weight
of
luggage
and
cargo
being
loaded
on
the
vehicle.
That
weight
may
not
safely
exceed
the
available
cargo
and
luggage
load
capacity
calculated
in
Step
4.

û
\
ü If
your
vehicle
will
be
towing
a
trailer,
load
from
your


trailer
will
be
transferred
to
your
vehicle.
Consult
this
manual
to
determine
how
this
reduces
the
available
cargo
and
luggage
load
capacity
of
your
vehicle.
Metric
Example
For
Load
Limit
For
example,
if
“XXX”
amount
equals
635
kg
and
there
will
be
five
68
kg

passengers
in
your
vehicle,
the
amount
of
available
cargo
and
luggage

load
capacity
is
295
kg
(635-340
(5x68)
=
295
kg)
as
shown
in
step
4.
NOTE: • If
your
vehicle
will
be
towing
a
trailer,
UIF
load
from

your
trailer
will
be
transferred
to
your
vehicle.
The
following
table
shows
examples
on
how
to
calculate
total
load,
cargo/luggage,
and
towing
capacities
of
your
vehicle
with
varying
seating
configurations
and
number
and
size
of
occupants.
This
table
is
for
illustration
purposes
only
and
may
not
be
accurate
for
the
seating
and
load
carry
capacity
of
your
vehicle.
• For
the
following
example,
the
combined
weight
of
occupants
and
cargo
should
never
exceed


865
lbs
(392
kg).
TIRES
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WARNING!
Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase
your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them.
TIRES
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Example:
If
garage
temperature
=
68°F
(20°C)
and
the
outside
tempera-
ture
=
32°F
(0°C)
then
the
cold
tire
inflation
pressure
should
be
increased

by
3
psi
(21
kPa),
which
equals
1
psi
(7
kPa)
for
every
12°F
(7°C)
for
this

outside
temperature
condition.
Ti re
pressure
may
increase
from
2
to
6
psi
(13
to
40
kPa)
during
operation.

DO
NOT
reduce
this
normal
pr

essure
build
up
or
your
tire
pressure
will

be
too
low.
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
The
manufacturer
advocates
driving
at
safe
speeds
and
within
posted

speed
limits.
Where
speed
limits
or
conditions
are
such
that
the
vehicle

can
be
driven
at
high
speeds,
maintaining
correct
tire
inflation
pressure
is

very
important.
Increased
tire
pressure
and
reduced
vehicle
loading
may

be
required
for
high
speed
vehicle
operation.
Refer
to
an
authorized
tire

dealer
or
original
equipment
vehicle
dealer
for
recommended
safe

operating
speeds,


loading
and
cold
tire
inflation
pressures.
WARNING!
High speed driving with your vehicle under maximum load is
dangerous. The added strain on your tires could cause them to fail.
You could have a serious collision. Do not drive a vehicle loaded to
the maximum capacity at continuous speeds above 75 mph
(120 km/h).
Radial Ply Tires
WARNING!
Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle
will cause your vehicle to handle poorly. The instability could cause
a collision. Always use radial ply tires in sets of four. Never combine
them with other types of tires.
TIRES
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Tire Repair
If your tire becomes damaged, it may be repaired if it meets the following
criteria:
•The tire has not been driven on when flat.
• The damage is only on the tread section of your tire (sidewall damage
is not repairable).
• The puncture is no greater thana¼ofaninch (6 mm).
TIRES
Consult
an
authorized
tire
dealer
for
tire
repairs
and
additional
informa-
tion.
Run FlatTires —IfEquipped
Run
G lat
tires
allow
you
the
capability
to
drive
50
miles
(80
km)
at
50
mph

(80
km/h)
after
a
rapid
loss
of
inflation
pressure.
This
rapid
loss
of

inflation
is
referred
to
as
the
S un
Glat
mode.
A
Sun
G lat
mode
occurs

when
the
tire
inflation
pressure
is
of/or
below
14
psi
(96
kPa).
Once
a

Sun
G lat
tire
reaches
the
run
flat
mode
it
has
limited
driving
capabilities

and
needs
to
be
replaced
immediately.
A
Sun
Glat


tire
is
not
repairable.
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It
is
not
recommended
driving
a
vehicle
loaded
at
full
capacity
or
to
tow

a
trailer
while
a
tire
is
in
the
run
flat
mode.
See
the
tire
pressure
monitoring
section
for
more
information.
TireSpinning
When
stuck
in
mud,
sand,
snow,
or
ice
conditions,
do
not
spin
your

vehicle’s
wheels
above
30
mph
(48
km/h)
or
for
longer
than
30
seconds

continuously
without
stopping.
Refer
to
“Freeing
A
Stuck
Vehicle”
in
“In
Case
Of
Emergency”
in
your

Owner ’s
Manual
for
further
information.
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ever replace a wheel, make sure that the wheel’s specifications match
those of the original wheels.
It is recommended you contact an authorized tire dealer or original
equipment dealer with any questions you may have on tire specifications
or capability. Failure to use equivalent replacement tires may adversely
affect the safety, handling, and ride of your vehicle.
WARNING!
•Do not use a tire, wheel size, load rating, or speed rating other than
that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations of unapproved
tires and wheels may change suspension dimensions and perfor-
mance characteristics, resulting in changes to steering, handling,
and braking of your vehicle. This can cause unpredictable han-
dling and stress to steering and suspension components. You could
lose control and have a collision resulting in serious injury or
death. Use only the tire and wheel sizes with load ratings approved
for your vehicle.
• Never use a tire with a smaller load index or capacity, other than
what was originally equipped on your vehicle. Using a tire with a
smaller load index could result in tire overloading and failure. You
could lose control and have a collision.
• Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having adequate speed
capability can result in sudden tire failure and loss of vehicle
control.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a different size may result in
false speedometer and odometer readings.
TIRES
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BFGOODRICHTIRES
SPEED RATINGS
Speed
Symbols
are
shown
on
the
sidewall
of
some
BFGoodrich
tires.
The

following
table
shows
the
maximum
speed
corresponding
to
the
symbol.
*Some
V
(or
VR)
rated
tires
may
have
a
speed
capacity
greater
than

149
mph
(240
km/h).
Consult
your
participating
BFGoodrich®
tire

retailer
for
maximum
speed
rating
if
your
vehicle
capability
exceeds
this

speed.
**Z
(or
ZR)
rated
tires
are
designed


to
use
on
cars
with
maximum
speed

capabilities
in
excess
of
149
mph
(240
km/h).
(W
and
Y
speed
ratings
are
sub-categories
of
Z).
Consult
your
BFGoodrich
tire
retailer
for
maximum
speed
capabilities.
Although
a
tire
may
be
speed-rated,
we
do
not
endorse
the
operation
of

any
vehicle
in
an
unsafe
or
unlawful
manner.
Speed
ratings
ar

e
based
on

laboratory
tests
which
relate
to
performance
on
the
road,
but
are
not

applicable
if
tires
are
underinflated,
overloaded,
worn
out,
damaged,

altered,
improperly
repaired,
or
retreaded.
Furthermore,
a
tire’s
speed

rating
does
not
imply
that
vehicles
can
be
safely
driven
at
the
maximum

speed
for
which
the
tire
is
rated,
particularly


under
adverse
road
and

weather
conditions
or
if
the
vehicle
has
unusual
characteristics.
BFGoodrich
highway
passenger
tires
that
do
not
have
a
speed
symbol
on

the
sidewall
have
a
maximum
speed
rating
of
105
mph
(170
kph).
Light

truck
highway
tires


that
do
not
have
a
speed
symbol
on
the
sidewall
of

the
tire
have
a
maximum
speed
rating
of
87
mph
(140
kph).
The
speed
and
other
ratings
of
retreaded
tires
are
assigned
by
the

retreader
and
replace
the
original
manufacturer ’s
ratings.
NOTE:

In
order
to
maintain
the
speed
capability
of
the
vehicle,
replace-ment

tires
must
have
speed
ratings
equal
to
or
higher
than
those
fitted
as

original
equipment
(as
indicated
on
the
vehicle
tire
placard
or
owner ’s

manual).
If
tires


with
lower
speed
ratings
are
fitted,
the
vehicle’s

handling
may
be
affected
and
the
speed
capability
of
the
vehicle
will
be

lowered
to
the
maximum
speed
capability
of
the
replacement
tires
as

indicated
in
the
following
table.
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•High-speed driving should be left to trained professionals operating
under controlled conditions.
• No tire, regardless of its design or speed rating, has unlimited capacity
for speed, and a sudden tire failure can occur if its limits are exceeded.
See “Tire Speed Ratings,” the next section in this manual.
Refer to your vehicle owner ’s manual for any tire pressure recommen-
dations for high speed driving.
TIRE SPEED RATINGS
A tire bearing a letter “speed rating” designation indicates the tire’s
speed capability according to standardized laboratory tests. This speed
rating system is intended to permit comparison of the speed capabilities
of different tires. When replacing your tires, consult your vehicle owner ’s
manual and tire information placard for recommendations, if any,
concerning the use of speed rated tires.
• To avoid reducing the speed capability of the vehicle, replace a speed
rated tire only with another tire having at least the same speed rating.
It is the “top speed” of the “slowest” tire on the vehicle which limits
the vehicle’s top speed without tire failure.
• The tire’s speed rating is void if the tire is repaired, retreaded,
damaged, abused, or otherwise altered from its original condition.
Thereafter, it should be treated as a non-speed rated tire.
• Non-speed rated tires are usually for ordinary passenger car or light
truck service and not for high speed driving.
• For


tires
used
in
cold
weather
conditions,
it
is
generally

acceptable
to
apply
a
tire
with
a
lower
speed
rating
than
your
original

tires;
however,
speed
should
be
reduced
accordingly.
All


tires
should
be
the
same
speed
rating.
Some
vehicles
have
specific

recom-mendations
regarding

tire
use;
consult
your
vehicle

owner ’s
manual
and


tire
information
placard.
See
“

Tires”
in
this
manual.
These speed ratings are based on standardized laboratory tests under
specific, controlled conditions. While these tests may relate to perfor-
mance on the road, real-world driving is rarely identical to any test
conditions. Your tire’s actual speed capability may be less than its rated
speed since it is affected by factors such as inflation pressure, load, tire
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SPECIAL SERVICE AND REPAIR ISSUES
Run-Flat Certified Retailers
Because of the advanced technology and design of RFT tires and the
required tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS), Bridgestone Firestone
Run-Flat Certified Retailers are specially trained to sell and service RFT
tires.
Run-Flat Certified Retailers have the necessary equipment and are
specially trained to properly mount and demount RFT tires and to handle
TPMS devices.Conventional mounting equipment may irreparably
damage RFT tires and an improper repair is unsafe and will void the
Limited Warranty. Accordingly, it is important to go to a Bridgestone
Firestone Run-Flat Certified Retailer for tire maintenance and replace-
ment.
Call toll-free 1-877-BFS-4RFT or, 877-237-4738 or visit
www.bridgestonetire.comto locate the nearest Bridgestone Firestone
Run-Flat Certified Retailer.
Inspection after Run-Flat or Low Pressure Operation
Following run-flat or low tire pressure operation, or in the event of any
other tire damage or unusual condition, it is very important to obtain a
proper and complete tire evaluation as soon as possible.
Rotation
Follow the vehicle manufacturer ’s recommendations, or rotate every
5,000 miles per the recommendations in this manual (see “Radial Tire
Rotation”). In some cases, TPMS devices require reprogramming with
each tire rotation.
RFT Tire Replacement
Do not replace or mix RFT tires with conventional tires, unless on an
emergency/temporary basis. Conventional tires do not have run-flat
capability and the handling characteristics of the vehicle with these tires
may be different. If a conventional tire is used on an emergency/
temporary basis, verify that its size, load capacity, inflation pressure, and
speed rating specifications meet the requirements of the vehicle. Replace
any conventional tire with the proper RFT tire as soon as possible.
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