>Chad -
>
>There has been a lot of talk about reinforced tires over the years.  Could
>you take a look at those and see what the maximum pressure and carrying
>capacity is?  Do they also have a load rating number?  It would be a two or
>three digit number like 95 or 103.
>
>I've always been curious about how they compare to the light truck tires I
>have been using.  The door sticker on my Westy says to use 185/14 PR, (which
>I assume means reinforced) or 205/14 97 (load rating 97 ~ 1600# carrying
>capacity).

ANY tire designed for a really heavy car would be suitable loadingwise for
a Vanagon. Mercedes S-Class (which these days run low-profiles) or even an
old Galaxie landbarge. You don't need ill-handling truck tires.

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