That size and tire are definitely not appropriate for your van.  I am
running Goodyear Wrangler Aquatreads, 215/70-14 on my Syncro Camper and they
are holding up great.  I have about 10K on them now and they show very
little wear.  They can be inflated to the proper pressure for the Vanagon.
I have no snow experience with them yet but they work great in the rain and
they ride very quiet.

Dennis
-----Original Message-----
From: Bill <billv2@PRODIGY.NET>
To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM <Vanagon@VANAGON.COM>
Date: Thursday, March 19, 1998 11:04 PM
Subject: Tire Size?

>I never thought much about tire size till now. I have been putting
>185/75R14 tires on my '85 GL and not thinking much about it. VW says the
>correct tire size is 185r14.
>
>The 185r14 is the European size. The 185/75R14's are slightly shorter, that
>is, they have a smaller diameter and can carry less weight.
>
>I put Goodyear Weatherhandlers on my GL last year at the recommendation of
>various "others" ( good in snow tires).. I just heard back from a Goodyear
>rep, and he recommends not putting them on only because the tire does not
>meet the load carrying requirements of the vehicle manufacturer.
>
>Has anyone put Goodyear tires on their Vanagon?
>Am I driving in an unsafe driving condition?
>Any recommendation?
>
>Thanks for any input
>--Bill
>'85 GL   170,000mi. and going....and going......
>