The listmembers who responded to my tire question last week (thank
you very much) were unanimous in saying that I need at least Load C tires
on my 82 Westy.  I asked my mechanic the same day I asked the list - he's
been working on VWs for the last 25 years and is as far as I can tell,
well-respected in Tucson.  He said that my tires (max load 1400 lbs;  max
pressure 35 psi) are fine and that "nobody buys the heavier tires because
they give such a rough ride".  He seemed quite confident about it.  So is
he just out to lunch on this one?  Does everyone on the list with a vanagon
have load C or better tires?  Is it really a much rougher ride?  BTW, does
it do anything to the gas mileage?  I haven't got the new tires yet but am
planning to get them before my next trip.

Helen Amerongen
82 Westy