If you have a Vanagon you can actually look at the tire sticker on the
driver's door opening for yourself. The sticker changed some over the
years. In my 87 and 88 vans the sticker lists more than one 14" size
along with the recommended pressures for each size. The Load Index of 97
is specified only for 205/70/14 size. The other 14" size(s) list a 6PR
Load rating and much higher pressures.  Load C is 6PR.

Mark

Rich Bennington wrote:

>
> Then why did Volkswagen spec a higher load index for a 14" wheel?  As I said
> in my prior response, there are those that don't believe in the spec and
> those that do.  I modify a lot of things on my vanagon, but when it involves
> safety, I will follow the manufacturer's recommendation/opinion over yours.
> You can choose not to.  I believe other people can make their own decisions.
>
> Rich
>