Date:         Tue, 12 May 1998 08:36:44 EDT
Reply-To:     GMBulley <GMBulley@AOL.COM>
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From:         GMBulley <GMBulley@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: tire load rating!
Comments: To: Jonyqest22@aol.com, Vanagon@VANAGON.COM
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In a message dated 98-05-10 20:50:27 EDT, Jonyqest22@AOL.COM writes:

<< Anyway my question is do I need to go with the "D" load rating and the 8
ply sidewall, can I get away with something with a little less rating, is so
h0w much less. >>

Jon--

Technically you CAN use a C, I wouldn't. For a couple of bucks more, the
"D"'s will take more air, and thus more weight. This is important:

Folks tend to forget, the static weight of our loaded van is only one factor
figuring load. When going around a curve, the leaning top-heaviness of our
vans shifts a great deal of weight to the outboard tires, significantly
increasing their loading above the static load. While this occurs in a regular
car, like a Jetta or Passat, it is far more pronounced in our vans.

Get the "D"s.

gmbulley
cary, nc