My guess is that Michelin is getting a bit gun shy about selling tires for
low volume but high profile vehicles like the Vanagon here in the US.  They
may be cutting their liability by no longer offering a suitable tire for
the Vanagon.  If you buy a Rainforce instead, they will tell you that they
never approved that tire for the Vanagon....especially now that they fixed
their web page.

If in doubt follow the money (lawyers.)

Tom Moritz
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