Hi All,

I broke down and bought a new set of tires for my 84 GL "Brownie Bus"
Vanagon.  The Continental Contact & Transport 185 14's served me well
until the right front blew on me while transecting Kansas last weekend. 

After consulting the tire FAQ and the local ads, I opted for a set of
Michelin XC LT 4's (same as XCH 4).  Sears had them for $68.99 in the
195/75 x 14", load range 'C' (6 ply).  They handle like a dream!  Quite &
smooth with a semi-aggressive tread.

They put 35 lbs of pressure in them.  It maxs at 50lbs.  I took the air
pressure up to 40lbs all the way around.  Any input as to the optimal tire
pressure on an 84 Vanagon?  I do a mix of driving and pulling and load
hauling.  TIA,

Jon Christensen        /V\      Membership Coordinator for the
~Certified VW Nut      \W/        Vintage VW Club of America 
vvwca@primenet.com             Co-Editor of the VVWCA Newsletter 
http://www.sky.net/~rmk/vvwca/      KC Kombis' NEATO Co-Rep