Dave,
I think John is going with this size:
*Size:* 205/70R14
*Sidewall Style:* Blackwall
*Serv. Desc<http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/general/servdesc_pop.html>
:* 98T *Load Index 98* = 1653lbs (750kg) per tire
*Speed Rating �T�* = 118mph (190kph)
<http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=General&tireModel=Altimax+RT&sidewall=Blackwall&partnum=07TR4AMAXRTXL&tab=Sizes#>
*Load Range<http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireFiltersExplained.jsp?filterType=loadRangeExp>
:* XL*Max Load* = 1,653 lbs
*Max psi* = 51 ps
<http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=General&tireModel=Altimax+RT&sidewall=Blackwall&partnum=07TR4AMAXRTXL&tab=Sizes#>
*UTQG <http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/general/utqg_pop.html>:* *
Treadwear:* 600
*Traction:* A
*Temperature:* A600 A
A<http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=General&tireModel=Altimax+RT&sidewall=Blackwall&partnum=07TR4AMAXRTXL&tab=Sizes#>
Bigger tire, XL load, higher pressure. Still not a reinforced sidewall, but
very capable of carrying the weight of the van.
Don
On Tue, Oct 11, 2011 at 9:13 AM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote:

> From the Tire Rac "Specs" page:   185/70R14
> 88T SL  440 A A         1235 lbs.
>        44 psi
>        11/32"
>        17 lbs.         4.5-6"
>        5.5"
>
>        6"
>
>
>        BR , PT
>
> The 1235 lbs is what catches my eye.   discount that as recommended by
> USDOT, and it becomes 1111.5.  Multiply that by 4, and the load capacity for
> four of these tires is 4446 lbs.
> ---- John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote:
> > Apparently so. But being a pavement driver, I have no trouble with these
> > tires.
> >
> > The load capacity of the RT is 98, or 1653 lbs per tire. Total carrying
> > capacity of an equally distributed load on four tires is 6612 lbs. My
> > own van has a zero fuel weight of 3640 lbs. I can add 2926 lbs to my
> > vehicle before reaching the weight limits on those tires. There is no
> > way I will ever haul that big a load on those tires. The only issue I
> > might have with these tires is the sidewall construction. The tires have
> > twin steel belts, and a polyester cord body. The sidewalls are not that
> > stiff, so there is curvature out beyond the rim with the tire on the
> > road. On gravel roads - especially like driving to and from Alaska - it
> > would be easy to get a rock through the sidewall, especially if one was
> > not "on it" keeping the tires up to pressure, etc.
> >
> > John
> >
> > John Rodgers
> > Clayartist and Moldmaker
> > 88'GL VW Bus Driver
> > Chelsea, AL
> > Http://www.moldhaus.com
> >
> >
> > On 10/11/2011 8:39 AM, Dave Mcneely wrote:
> > > Inadequate load capacity, not a D or even C range tire:
> > >
> > >
> http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=General&tireModel=Altimax+RT
> >
>
> --
> David McNeely
>