Permissible axle weight

Permissible axle weight  - Vehicle loading - Wheels and tires - Volvo XC60 Owners Manual - Volvo XC60

The maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). These numbers are shown on the Federal/Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS/ CMVSS) label. The total load on each axle must never exceed its maximum permissible weight.

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