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Date:         Sat, 17 Mar 2007 20:25:54 -0400
Reply-To:     Larry Hinshaw <LHinshaw@EARTHLINK.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Larry Hinshaw <LHinshaw@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      correct tire pressure for 195 14 8ply
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I just purchased Hankook Ra08 tires for my 89 Westy.

Discount Tire said that 35 psi was correct and I disagreed with them. I then checked with my mechanic, and he said check the side walls see what the max is (65) and deduct 5 pounds making all four 60 psi.

I thought well.. lets check inside the drivers door and see what vw sezs.. 185 - front 43 back 53 205 30 in front and 40 in back. no mention of 195's.

I seem to remember psi's talked about recently but I couldn't find the references.

What is the general consensus of the correct psi for interstate and secondary paved roads here in the South?

Larry Hinshaw 89 Westy "Gypsy Rose"


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