> >Kenyon, > >You said: > >I do think we have to be clear on the difference in requirements of the >Vanagon vs. Westy vs. Syncro vs. Syncro Westy. > >I agree! The syncro Westie is heavier, but that is why I mentioned the >'90 Carat sticker that I happened to check last weekend. It also specified >"97" >and I am sure it weighs less than your new Westie. > >Why would VW spec out and use Michelin MVX radials of the 205 70/R14 > >The 205 70/R14s is cited on the '90 Carat sticker as being "Reinforced" >and having the 97 rating. Michelin could have made two tires in the same >physical size and "line", one with a higher load rating than the other. > >I'm not trying to be a pill, but since I had just looked at the Carat >sticker, >it seemed to me likely that your new Westie will also specify "97" for the >load rating. Somehow, the computers in the tire store miss these details :-(. > >Can you call and have someone look at the sticker for you? Thats what I >did when I bought my SW in Oregon and had Tire Rack ship tires out before we >picked it up to drive home to Maryland. > >Another option would be to ask anyone on the list with the same Westie to go >out >and look at theirs for you. > >Good luck, > >Tom F. > >
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