WHEELS AND TYRES
on tyres than summer conditions. Volvo there-
fore recommends not to drive on winter tyres
that have a tread depth of less than 4 mm
(0.15 inches).
Winter tyres
Winter tyres are adapted for winter road con-
ditions.
Volvo recommends winter tyres with particu-
lar dimensions. Tyre dimensions are depend-
ent on engine variant. When driving on winter
tyres, the correct type of tyres must be fitted
to all four wheels.
Snow chains
Use of snow chains and/or winter tyres can
help to improve the traction in winter condi-
tions.
Volvo recommends that snow chains are not
used on wheel dimensions greater than
18 inches.
Related information
Changing wheel (p. 537)
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Winter driving (p. 432)
Tread wear indicators on the tyres
(p. 530)
WARNING
Tips for changing to winter tyres
When summer and winter wheels are
changed, mark which side of the car they were
mounted on, for example L for left and R for
right.
Use Volvo genuine snow chains or equiva-
lent chains designed for the car model, and
tyre and rim dimensions. Only single-sided
snow chains are permitted.
Approved wheel and tyre sizes (p. 648)
Volvo Cars support site (p. 21)
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In the event of uncertainty about the show
chain, Volvo recommends that an author-
ised Volvo workshop should be contacted.
The wrong snow chains may cause serious
damage to the car and lead to an accident.
Contact a Volvo dealer for advice about which
wheel rim and tyre types are most suitable.
Studded tyres
Studded winter tyres should be run in gently
for 500-1000 km (300-600 miles), so the
studs settle properly into the tyres. This gives
the tyre, and especially the studs, a longer
service life.
Laws regarding the use of studded tyres
may vary. Always follow local laws and
regulations.
Tread depth
Road conditions with ice, slush and low tem-
peratures place considerably higher demands
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