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Latio Maximum Load Limit
clarence:
This sounds to be of concern to all Latio owners.
I saw my log card and it says -
Maximum Laden Weight : 1415 kg
Unladen Weight : 1110 kg
That means Latio can carry a load of only 305kg.
Assuming that each occupant is 70kg, that means the maximum number of people that the Latio can safely carry is 1 driver and 3 passengers - total 280kg, excluding things in the boot and spare tyre etc.
Will the suspension or other parts be spoilt if we exceed the maximum load?
aerosignal:
The diplomatic answer is Yes. Owners are not encouraged to exceed MLW of the vehicle.
Realistic answer is it depends on how much you exceed and how often. The 1415kg is probably about 75-85% from the failure limits.
Grossly exceeding the limits will cause the suspension to bottom out and every bump will be transmited to the structures, possibly causing damage.
The tire pressures are also designed to take up to the MLW so when loading more, the tire will not be able to maintain the correct profile and hence affect road contact and the braking distance.
Then of course, stopping distance will also be affected because the brakes have to work harder. If there is alot of braking, there will be a tendency for the brakes to overheat.
I have had a full load of 1 driver + 4 sizeable males quite a few times and so far so good. Only thing is have to drive out slightly before they get on oherwise tow hook may get stuck on kerb.
FamilyManz:
--- Quote from: clarence on July 25, 2008, 12:26:05 PM ---This sounds to be of concern to all Latio owners.
I saw my log card and it says -
Maximum Laden Weight : 1415 kg
Unladen Weight : 1110 kg
That means Latio can carry a load of only 305kg.
Assuming that each occupant is 70kg, that means the maximum number of people that the Latio can safely carry is 1 driver and 3 passengers - total 280kg, excluding things in the boot and spare tyre etc.
Will the suspension or other parts be spoilt if we exceed the maximum load?
--- End quote ---
This has been discussed over the years.... even in Japan based forum. :smile:
anyway, for your info.... some of the car make did not even publish their maximum laden weight in their sales brochures....
those that have payloads <305kg are very common on the road as well..... Toyota Axio been one of them :)
like wat bro aerosignal has mention.... the diplomatic answer is not to exceed.
But there is pretty much nuthin we can do except to try & keep within limit.
detach8:
You can reduce your risk by purchasing tyres with better loading capacity.
clarence:
I think this has nothing to do with tyres, but the vehicle itself. ie. suspension and shocks, joints etc.
I wonder what long term consequences are there if I carry above the maximum load limit on a daily basis, which is very likely for me. Of all points, I missed out this point when hunting for a car. :(
Most Jap cars of similar capacity has at least a 400kg laden weight limit.
Even a cheap, bottom of the range 800cc Chery QQ has a 405kg laden weight limit.
I think there must be something wrong with the Latio? :confused1: And the safety of Latio owners are of serious concern too.
As most Latio on the road are only 3 years old, no one can guarantee that few years down the road, when most Latios get older, the problems due to the low laden load limit of 305kg will surface? :unsure:
Toyota Vios 1.5 - 410kg laden weight
Maximum Laden Weight : 1505 kg
Unladen Weight : 1095 kg
Mitsubishi Lancer GLX 1.6 - 438kg laden weight
Maximum Laden Weight : 1600 kg
Unladen Weight : 1162 kg
Hyundai Getz 1.4 - 485kg laden weight
Maximum Laden Weight : 1540 kg
Unladen Weight : 1055 kg
Perodua Kelisa 1.0 - 399kg laden weight
Maximum Laden Weight : 1200 kg
Unladen Weight : 801 kg
Chery QQ 0.8 - 405kg laden weight
Maximum Laden Weight : 1285 kg
Unladen Weight : 880 kg
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