In a message dated 3/17/00 9:23:15 PM, mwm@LANSET.COM writes:

<< My brother has a F*rd that weighs about

that and uses about the same size tires, as recommended by the manufacturer.

So either the vans weigh much more than I thought, or this load range thing

is not pertinent. >>

Mike:
What is pertinent is the GVW (gross vehicle weight).  When you deviate from
the manufacturer's specs, you start dealing in unknowns.  Unless you have a
lot of time and can endure disappointment, I say, let VW do the R&D.
Rich