Don't run a higher pressure than the max listed on the sidewall.  However, if the max is lower
than the recommended for the vehicle, then the tires may be the wrong ones.  On a Vanagon,
tires are supposed to be either 6 ply or better, or reinforced sidewall.  Either of these
should allow the higher pressures and so state on the sidewall.  Are you running regular
passenger car tires?  Basically you want to be sure to buy tires whose max pressure as listed
on the sidewall is high enough to allow you to follow the recommendations of the vehicle
manufacturer.

Bill

----- Original Message -----
From: "T." <midgard@DRAGON.ORG>
>
> I read my owner's manual to look for the recommended size, but the
> manual is of no help here. Also, regarding tires, the body label on
> the Vanagon recommends a higher tire pressure than the tires list.
> Should I listen to the tires or the body label?