Andrew,

The ContiPremiumContact &  ContiWinterContact is indeed a nice tire.

But that is a 19" tire ... are you really running 19" tire on your
Vanagons?

larry
roadhaus.com

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Date:    Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:31:12 -0700
From:    Andrew Grebneff <goose1047@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Tire sales-people (rant + info .... long)

> I have looked at many, many "Car Tires" and have yet to find one
> that is
> suitable for a Vanagon.
>
> If you come across a specific example, I would really be interested in
> looking at the specs on those tires..
>
> Perhaps share what tires you are running on your Vans.

I have used Dunlop Aquajets  and other similar tires of the time on my
Split, many years ago.

I can't remember what was on my Caravelle when I bought it; these
tires are still on it (and haven't needed pumping since it was laid-up
in 1998). They are Bridgestones, I think, and are definitely car
tires, 185/85R14, nothing special. Of course this van is a 7-seater,
so is not likely to be used to its full capacity, but I wouldn't
hesitate to pull the seats and carry a full load on car tires.

The Maybach 57 lists at 6050 pounds mass. I can't find a website that
gives usable (or even sensible) answers... at best they give the tire
type, but not a brand/model.

Ah, here we are...

"Maybach has also approved the ContiPremiumContact (size 275/50 R 19
112 W XL) for summer service and the ContiWinterContact TS 790 (size
275/50 R 19 112 H XL) as winter tire."

OK, so there's one car tire that EXCEEDS the T2's heaviest spec. If
you want 19" tires... but Mercedes' older S-Class used normal-sized
tires of similar load-rating.