Hi Don,

I've driven nothing but Vanagons since 1988 (my daily driver has two
wheels and a derailleur, but when I do drive, it's a Vanagon).  I've
only ever had two sets of tires I was really happy with, one was a
205/70 that Michelin doesn't make any more, the other is the Hankook
195R75's that the Bus Depot sells, and that's what I have now. They
are OEM Vanagon equipment with the stiff sidewalls that VW says are
mandatory, they will take up to 60 psi and I really like them.  Firm
and predictable.  I have Koni shocks, also from the Bus Depot, and
while the combination does not give a soft ride the handling is great.

That's my 2c.

Steve (91 GL with Subaru 2.2)