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>Kenyon,
>
>You said:
>
>I do think we have to be clear on the difference in requirements of the
>Vanagon vs. Westy vs. Syncro vs. Syncro Westy. 
>
>I agree! The syncro Westie is heavier, but that is why I mentioned the 
>'90 Carat sticker that I happened to check last weekend. It also specified
>"97"
>and I am sure it weighs less than your  new Westie.
>
>Why would VW spec out and use Michelin MVX radials of the 205 70/R14
>
>The 205 70/R14s  is cited on the '90 Carat sticker as being "Reinforced"
>and having the 97 rating. Michelin could have made two tires  in the same 
>physical size and "line", one with a higher load rating than the other.
>
>I'm not trying to be a pill, but since I had just looked at the Carat
>sticker,
>it seemed to me likely that your new Westie will also specify "97" for the
>load rating. Somehow, the computers in the tire store miss these details :-(.
>
>Can you call and have someone look at the sticker for you? Thats what I
>did when  I bought my SW in Oregon and had Tire Rack ship tires out before we
>picked it up to drive home to Maryland.
>
>Another option would be to ask anyone on the list with the same Westie to go
>out
>and look at theirs for you.
>
>Good luck,
>
>Tom F.
>
>