The OEM alloys were originally supplied with a special Michelin tire,
205/70-R14 with a reinforced sidewall. The reinforced tire allowed this
tire to be rated with a load 97 index, 1,580 pounds at 50 psi. It is not
an LT tire or load range "C". It is a reinforced or high load index
passenger vehicle tire.

There were only a few manufacturers that made reinforced tires in this
size. If you do find one, it will most likely be too old to be used for
regular highway travel. Even when new, these tires rarely lasted until the
tread actually wore off. Tread separations were common. You will need to
consider another size tire to get an adequate load rating.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
David Wilhite
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2008 2:03 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Michelin 205/70 14 Tire Needed

Guys,

I just recently installed a set of alloys with a full set of Michelin
class "C" tires with very good tread that I had been storing, waiting for
my other tires to finally wear out.  Now after installing them, I have
found that one of my tires may be seperating internally, so I am in need
of another tire.  Before I go shell out big $ for a new tire, I thought I
would ask if anybody happens to have one almost new tire they could sell &
ship to me.

Thanks,

David Wilhite
84' Westy
Middle TN