Date:         Thu, 13 May 2010 22:02:03 -0400
Reply-To:     David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
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From:         David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
Subject:      Re: Wheel Load Rating
Comments: To: Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
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At 09:19 PM 5/13/2010, Michael Sullivan wrote:
>Why does the tag on my 91GL say 5629 GVW? Kilos? What...don't look at me

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating -- i.e. the maximum VW thinks the beast
should weigh fully loaded, in pounds.  GAWR are for the two axles,
front and rear.

Owner's manual says if you're driving a Syncro off-road you have to
take 440 pounds from the GVWR.

Yours,
David

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