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>Im using the Kirkland tires.  They are load range C.  They seem like good
>tires although I am not a tire expert and this is my first vanagon and
they
>came with the van.  Ive heard others on the list say they like them and
>that they last a long time and that they are a good value.  Probably not
>the best money can buy though.
>
Load range C does not mean much. You need to check the load index - this is
an actual figure in lbs the tire is designed to support.
Many load range 'C' tires are inadequate for a Westy.
Tires called 'LT' are some times really passenger tires.