In a message dated 9/27/04 7:56:05 PM, dun_roamin@YAHOO.COM writes:

<< I'm guessing it's nothing more than a paranoid tire shop. Wonder what I
can do
to convince them....
 >>

If your van came with the alloy wheels, open the door and point to the tire
info sticker.  If the sticker does not list a 195R14 as an acceptable tire,
heed VW's prudent and studied advice.

George