just wondering if anyone would take a second to resolve yet another tire
related question. I had new tires put on last year prior to joining the list.
Since then i've noticed an unusually high amount of information pertaining to
proper tires for the vanagon( i've got an '80 westy). Much talk about about
ply's, reinforced, LT, snow, etc... left me wondering if the guy at my local
shop may have stuck me with a set that is not only non-recommended for my
vehicle, but possibly unsafe?! I must point out though that it drives great,
the handling is incredible...although a little soft at times, and the traction
is unbelievable. We took it on a 2,000 mile honeymoon trip last February
through Colorado,Wyoming, Idaho, and Utah . It literally snowed the entire
time, never had to use the chains once-even on passes where they were
required! anyway...here's the technical stuff on them. If anyone could
translate it into english for me and possibly throw in an educated opinion,
i'd be most Grateful. Winter is approaching rapidly here in Colorado and we
use our bus every weekend. Just wanna' be sure...T.I.A.         "It's all over now
baby blue..."

        -Grand Am GT(made by Kelly/Springfield)
        -standard load -max weight 1375 lbs
        -max pressure 35psi (i've got 'em at 38psi since they always look
                                                                                low)
        -radial ply
        -DOT pjt7
        -M+S p125/60R14
        -tread 3 plies (1 polyester, 2 steel)
        -sidewall ( 1 ply polyester cord)

                                p.s. if i need to take these back and demand the proper tire
specifications (which I just assumed they would have checked prior to
installing them) what is the most agreed upon tire for overall handling,
especially snow and ice traction.