In a message dated 11/12/99 11:24:41 AM Eastern Standard Time,
lkchris@USWEST.NET writes:

<< Someone has pointed out Passats and Vanagons weigh nearly the same.
 They have not explained why Vanagons require reinforced sidewall tires >>

Vanagons "require" sidewall reinforced tires as much as Passats do.
plus, most good tires these days are more than 1 ply sidewall anyway.  2 ply
or more is reinforced.

chris