Stuart MacMillan wrote:
>
> That is a passenger car tire, and inadequate for your Westy.  As far as
> their load rating is concerned, the weight of a loaded Westy is too
> close to the rated limit of 1400 lbs to be safe.
>
> I recommend that you replace them with what are called "reinforced"
> tires, which is what VW specifies.  These are "6PR," which means
> "six-ply rated."  Usually this means six-ply tread (two steel and four
> polyester) and four ply polyester sidewalls, and they are designed to
> run at a higher pressure than passenger car tires.  Michelin (MX4) and
> Uniroyal (Laredo) make these, among others.  Check with Discount Tire,
> Price/Costco (special order) or Les Schwab (store brand), and expect to
> pay $500 for a set of four installed.
>
> This cost is why so many Vanagon owners risk installing passenger tires.
> False economy.  It is like skimping on brakes!!  If money is an issue,
> stay close to town and take short trips only until you have enough
> money, or check the VW salvage yards for a good used set.  I actually
> found four nearly new Laredos last summer at a yard, and the guy gave
> them to me for $60 because he was too lazy to go look at them.
> Certainly the only good deal I have ever gotten at a salvage yard!
>
>
There is no Uniroyal Laredo tire with a suitable size and max load for
the Westy Vanagon. The LT195R14C does take 50psi but the max load
(1325lb) is inadequate for a Westy. Also be aware that many Uniroyal
Laredos are passenger tires.