In a message dated 96-10-22 13:16:40 EDT, tforhan@usa.pipeline.com (Tom
Forhan) writes:

<< As per Coyote's Vanagon FAQ I started recommending 205/70 R14 for my
 buddies new Carat. This is a family car, the only 
 
 The TireRack, incidently, only comes up with the Michelin MXL 205/70 R14
 for the Vanagons with alloy wheels. I fully agree that the wider 205
 makes good ride sense on the road, but its the "R14" vice "14" that the
 list seems to think is critical.  >>

That 'R' only designates "Radial".  The 'R'einforced tires have an additional
'R'  to designate their 'R'einforcedness (good word huh?).  They also say
"REINFORCED" right on the sidewall.

Regards,
Jim Davis