Tire Problems of Volkswagen Eurovan

Our 2002 vw Eurovan was purchased used at the end of July, 2009 from pacific vw in hawthorne, CA. I was told the van went through an extensive test and repair process and I also understand that it is a used vehicle. I did purchase a silver 2 year/24,000 mile warranty for $1,800. I am concerned that the tires that were on the vehicle when sold to me, which seemed to be brand new, do not meet the manufacturers standards of 225/60r16/rf 102h and were instead 225/60r16/rf 97t. After doing some research, I learned that the tires on the vehicle are literally not strong enough to hold the weight of the vehicle. Costco and other tire facilities will not service these tires as they are not the right ones for the vehicle. We have since purchased the appropriate load rated tires for the vehicle, but are concerned that a dealer like pacific vw is selling vehicles with tires that might cause serious damage or death to those that purchase from them. Vw clearly marks the required load rating on the vehicle and the in the owners manual as well. My family and I are lucky we figured out the error before a serious accident. Thank you, -todd warden.

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I purchased, new, a 2001 vw Eurovan winnebago camper. In 31,000 miles, the vehicle is now on its' third set of brakes. My last vehicle, a 1992 Mazda navajo; I finally replaced brakes at approximately 72,000 miles. My driving is not an issue with the vw. Each set of camper brakes costs, right at $1,500. 00. Vw picked-up the cost of brake set #2 at 17,000 miles. An awa, as they are only warranteed for 12,000 miles. Ridiculous, to be sure. We have absolutely no warning that the brakes are "going out". Once the warning light comes on - you must replace the entire brake system, not just pads. At 3 sets in 31,000 miles; brakes alone are costing $150. 00 for every 1,000 miles driven. Also, this vehicle has gone through eleven tires in this same time frame, due to inappropriate shocks (not heavy duty), and the collapse of a major spring which supports the camper in the rear of the vehicle on the left side. I have spoken to many other vw camper owners with 2001 models and they are experiencing the same things with brakes and tires. Vw and winnebago do not care and will not lower the price of their brake systems, nor even provide the part numbers for any heavy duty shocks that can be put on this vehicle, not absorb the costs of the very expensive and unique tire that must be put on this vehicle due to the load bearing of the camper portion. No brakes should cost this much, no vehicle should go through 11 tires in 31,000 miles. Please help.

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Tire pressure was low. Yh.

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Goodyear no longer makes a tire that will handle the maximum load capacity that is needed for this van. The gvw is approximately 5000. Once water, propane, passengers, luggage, camping equipment is added, any current brand of tire is not sufficient to sustain weight. This is a safety hazard and someone should be held responsible, and I believe it is Volkswagen manufacturer. I've only been able to find a maximum load of 1500 pounds per tire (6,000 total) which is not sufficient. ( dot number: tire size: 1957015g64 ).