I just got a set of Bridgestones Light Truck tires (6 ply etc.) for my westy.  They were about 100 bucks each (all included).  They made a huge difference in terms of stability and therefore peace of mind.  However, the ride is a bit rougher.

Mark C. Hornor
mhornor@CHRM.com
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>>> Joel David Shortlidge <shortlid@PURDUE.EDU> 04/15 6:33 AM >>>
But what is this poor college student going to have to shell out to do the
right thing??????  What model Bridgestone's are LT. tires what sizes?
-----Original Message-----
From: Horace K. Sawyer <firestream@MINDSPRING.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Date: Mittwoch, 14. April 1999 19:43
Subject: Re: tires -- Don't buy the cheapie NON truck

>My man, my man, you need a light truck tire with a reinforced sidewall.
>Don't waste money on those low-end tires.  You will have the best results
>with Bridgestone or Michelin in LT series.  Depending on how aggressive a
>tread pattern you need.
>
>Call the people at Tirerack.com too, they should confirm
>
>Do not, I repeat, do not trust "non-Vanagon" people on advice for something
>this important.
>
>Just my .02 worth
>
>HKS