Just a reminder for you tire seekers out there.

If you want to stay with a 185R14 reinforced (roughly equivalent to load
range C), a tire which is quite similar to the Michelin XZX 185R14
reinforced that VW equipped my '84 GL with is the Continental Metric
Contac.  It is about $55 from various sources.

Having used both since my Vanagon was new, I chose a reinforced tire since
it usually is quieter than a light truck tire and usually has a smoother
ride.

I have had the Conti's for about 6 months and find that they do exactly
what I'd like my tires to do.  However, I cannot provide scientific
evidence that they have better traction or pick up more members of the
preferred sex than Michelin or any other brand.

Mike

Living in Phoenix with an '84GL and a 58 Isetta