On Fri, Mar 13, 2009 at 12:34 PM, Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@gmail.com> wrote:
> I'll add to your questions here Chris.
>
> Is it even necessary to have reinforced 14" tires on a passenger/non-camper
> Vanagon?

Check out the tires on the aftermath pics:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=346550

I haven't read the entire thread, but did notice a comment about
"passenger tires". IF they were passenger tires, and were part of the
reason they popped off during the accident, well, that's just more of
a reason for me to stick with C or D rated sidewall tires.

Neil.

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