Tires, such as the Kirkland LT195 x 75R14 93/90Q rated for 1435 lbs. @
50 psi, will easily allow you to exceed the gross vehicle weight of the
Vanagon (~5200 lbs.) whether it is a "bare bones", a GL, a Westy, or a
Syncro (Syncro might have greater gross capacity...not sure).   You can
overload the Vanagon by 10% and still be within the safe limits of the
exampled Kirkland tire (keep 'em inflated).  This doesn't even consider
the designed in safety margin all tires have.  Of course if you have one
of two corners abnormally overloaded (be aware of front and rear max.
axle load specs) you may manage to explore the limits of these tires,
but, if you consciously try to carry a reasonably balanced load, not
exceed the gross vehicle weight of the Vanagon, keep the tires inflated
according to your loading, and run tires that have at least a 2 mm.
tread depth and are in good shape, you'll likely be fine.

The Yokohamas, below, are well equipped for safety beyond what the
Vanagon needs to carry its gross with a 7360 lb total weight carrying
ability.

-Dana-

"Terry K." wrote:

> The YoMamma Suv / light truck tire's I have on my 87 Westy ride real
> nice, excellent in the wet, not bad in the snow---load rated--D, and
> have a max load rating of 1840 psi.