I'm assuming a GL, rather than a Westy.  The vehicle has a 49/51% weight
distribution - why put more air in the back?  That was normal practice with
air cooled vans, but not needed with the newer Vanagons.

While both vehicles have the same GVW, 7 passenger vans almost never carry
the weights that Westies do.  I run 40psi all around on my 7 pass, and 50
all around on the Westy.  Quite happy with that.

BTW, I'm using Michelin Agilis.

Karl Wolz

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Loren Busch
Sent: Saturday, March 17, 2007 6:07 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: correct tire pressure for 195 14 8ply

RE: Proper pressure in 195-14's
First, your mechanic doesn't know what he's talking about (I started to say
he's an idiot but decided to be more diplomatic).
Second, check with Discount Tire again and ask them to actually look up on
their computer for that tire/vehicle combination.  If nothing in the Hankook
specs, have them look for 195/Vanagon specs from other tire manufactures. If
that fails, I'd start with 40 front 50 rear.  I'm basing this on my
experience finding the VW recommended 43/53 pressures in 185R14's to be a
very good pressure for my '90 Westy but backing off a little for the larger
footprint of the 195's.  Others on the list may have actual experience with
the 195s and will be able to provide something more than a guess.