Blacklion CILERRO BH15 - 2002 VW Eurovan

[The Critic]

I am working on a 2002 VW Eurovan. This is the basic van - not the model with a rooftop camper.

VW specs a 225/60R16 tire with a 102 load index. The 102 load index supports up to 1,874 lbs at max pressure (51 psi).

The van currently has a matching set of Blacklion Cilerro BH15 tires in the correct size, but with a 98 load index at max pressure (44 psi). I am unable to find any info online for supported weight.

Do we have a safety issue that needs to be immediately addressed? The van is regularly used to transport 5-7 people for family trips.

 

[JustinH]

98 appears to be 1653 pounds per goodyear.

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[atikovi]

Isn't the load rating on the sidewall? Van weighs probably 4,000 pounds. Add 1,000 pounds for average people. That's 1,250 pounds per tire or a little more for the front ones. Seems fine.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

How much tread is on the tires? Are they otherwise in good shape?

 

[The Critic]

How much tread is on the tires? Are they otherwise in good shape?

They are almost brand new- 9/32".

 

[Timmastertech]

That would be a safety inspection fail in PA. You may go higher on speed and load rating but cannot go lower than OEM spec.

 

[MParr]

Pretty slim offerings in that size and load index. Going to a 215/65/16 would give you a much wider choice. The tire would have a slightly larger diameter and would meet the load index.

 

[UG_Passat]

The Eurovan is basically a cargo van with seats, so it specifies cargo van load range tires.

Here's some options:

https://simpletire.com/tire-sizes/225-60r16?sort=bestMatch&loadIndex=102&skipGroups=true

 

[nthach]

Eurovans and Vanagons need a LT/“C”-rated tire on them. Michelin used to import the Aglis for the Eurovan, so did Conti with the VancoContact in that size. Michelin and Conti are supporting the Transit/Connect and Nissan NV200 now - the Eurovan/Vanagon are a “niche” market not worth their time.

You need to deduct 10% from that 98 load index to get the “true” weight capacity for those tires. Too many people are installing “passenger” tires on those. I know of someone that had a tire shop install the wrong tires - he found a set of General Grabber ATx in an 14” LR C size to fix that.