Axle Weight
Axle weight is the total load borne by a single axle of a vehicle, distributed across its tyres. Each axle has a maximum permitted weight set by the plating certificate and road regulations. Tyres on each axle must have a combined load capacity exceeding the axle weight. Overloaded axles are a common cause of rapid tyre wear and catastrophic failures.
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