Date:         Tue, 8 Jan 2013 22:19:30 -0500
Reply-To:     Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Thanks for input on 14" alloy wheels and 195R14 size tires
Comments: To: Roger VanTill <motelvw@GMAIL.COM>
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If you really want to fine tune the air pressure you need the tire
load/inflation chart and you need to weight the axles with the van loaded as
it would be for normal travel. Then also consider that you need some reserve
since on a given axle the weight will not be evenly distributed across both
sides. VW often recommends the front tires have lower inflation than the
rears to induce some "under steer". As a Vanagon is loaded the rear axle
loads up very quick, especially the campers.

Dennis


-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Roger VanTill
Sent: Tuesday, January 8, 2013 5:32 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Thanks for input on 14" alloy wheels and 195R14 size tires

Here's a mathematical way to get correct pressure with new tires.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=414400