If you look at the GVW rating of a Vanagon, it's rated about the same as a 1-ton truck, and as some of us know, can be used as one. M= wrote: > > >From: Mike Miller <mwm@LANSET.COM> > > > >I have followed the many posts on tires and load range since I've been >on > >the list. Something I don't understand but maybe it's my assumptions >that > >are wrong. I 'thought' [in quotes because sometimes I don't think] >that the > >vans weigh around 4000 lbs. If that's true then the load range is no > >different than a passenger car. > > > My van seats 7 people, my car seats 4. The van has also far more luggage > room. The tire recommendation takes into account the max laden weight. > Also I think the van does weigh much more than most passenger cars. |
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