Subaru Outback (BR): Tire information
- Tire labeling
- Recommended tire inflation pressure
- Glossary of tire terminology
- Tire care – maintenance and safety practices
- Vehicle load limit – how to determine
- Determining compatibility of tire and vehicle load capacities
- Adverse safety consequences of overloading on handling and stopping and on tires
- Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
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Tire labeling
Many markings (e.g. Tire size, Tire Identification Number or TIN) are placed
on the sidewall of a tire by tire manufacturers. These marking can provide you with
useful information on the tire.
Tire size
Your vehicle comes equipped with P-Metric tire size. It is important to understand
the sizing system in selecting the proper tire for your vehicles. Here is a brief
review of the tire sizing syste
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Tire Identification Number (TIN) is marked on the intended outboard sidewall.
The TIN is composed of four groups. Here is a brief review of the TIN with a breakdown
of its individual elements.
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Emergency brake
CAUTION
Use the emergency brake only in case of an emergency. If the emergency brake
is excessively used, the brake parts will wear down faster or the brake may not
work sufficiently due to rear wheel brake overheating.
NOTE
While using the emergency brake, the brake system warning light and
Calculating total and load capacities varying seating configurations
Calculate the available load capacity as shown in the following examples:
Example 1A
Vehicle capacity weight of the vehicle is 800 lbs (363 kg), which is indicated
on the vehicle placard with the statement “The combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed 363 kg or 800 lbs”
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