2025-2026 Volvo EX30 4 Door Care and maintenance -> Changing wheels User Manual
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13.4.2.1. Tyre tread wear indicators  
There are tread wear indicators to show the status of the tyre's tread depth.  
The narrow grooves that run lengthways across the tyre's tread pattern are tread wear indicators. On the side of the tyre are the  
letters TWI[1]  
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Important  
Tyres should be changed before wearing them down to the tread wear indicators to avoid poor traction in rain and  
snow.  
Volvo recommends that winter tyres have a greater tread depth than 3 millimetres (1ꢀ8 inch) and summer tyres  
1.6 millimetres (1ꢀ16 inch).  
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Tread Wear Indicator  
13.4.3. Changing wheels  
If you need to change a wheel, it's important to follow the recommended procedure.  
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Warning  
Raising the car to change a wheel  
Changing a wheel requires that you raise the wheel off the ground. Carefully follow the separate instructions for raising  
the car safely.  
If you are changing the wheel in or close to traffic, make sure you and the car are clearly visible to others. Activate the  
hazard warning lights and put out a warning triangle in a visible but safe place.  
Designate a safe space for passengers to wait, away from both the car and traffic.  
You are responsible for safety around the car while it is raised. Do not allow people inside or close to the car.  
Never get under the car, or let anyone reach under it with any part of their body, while it is raised with a jack.  
Before removing the wheel  
The wheels on your car are fastened with wheel bolts. For extra security, you can use lockable bolts.  
Important  
Make sure that the dimensions of the replacement wheel are approved for your car.[1]  
Make sure you read through all the instructions before you start. Get all the tools you need before the car is raised.[2]  
Removing the wheel  
Remove the wheel fastener cap.  
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While your car is still on the ground, use the wheel wrench to loosen the wheel fasteners approximately 0.5ꢁ1 turn. Press  
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the wrench downwards while the wrench is extended to the left to avoid personal injury. The anticlockwise rotation  
loosens the fastener. If you have fasteners that are lockable bolts, start with them.  
Follow the instructions on how to safely raise the car.  
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Raise the car high enough so that the wheel you want to remove is off the ground. Remove the fasteners and lift off the  
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wheel.  
Tip  
When switching wheels between winter and summer, mark which side they were mounted on, for example L for  
left and R for right.  
Mounting the wheel  
Clean the surfaces between the wheel and hub.  
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Mount the wheel. Make sure you tighten the fasteners. However, the final tightening to the specified torque is done when  
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the wheel is back on the ground and unable to rotate while you do it.  
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Warning  
Make sure that you put the wheels on the correct axle. Incorrectly mounted wheels can affect the car's handling.  
Never use lubricant on the threads of wheel fasteners. It could cause the wheel fasteners to loosen after  
tightening.  
Lower the car back to the ground.  
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When on the ground, the wheel can't rotate, making final tightening easier.  
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Fasten the fasteners crosswise. If the car is equipped with lockable bolts, finish with those. It’s very important that the  
fasteners are properly secured. Tighten to 140 Nm (103 lb-ft). Check the tightening torque with a torque wrench.  
Overtightened or loosely tightened fasteners may damage the fastening threads or the wheel itself.  
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Tighten the wheel fasteners crosswise.  
Place the wheel fastener cover back over the fasteners, using the guide markers to position it correctly, then press it into  
place. Ensure that it's securely fastened.  
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Warning  
Check the wheel fasteners  
The wheel fasteners may need to be re-tightened a few days after the wheel has been changed. Temperature differences  
and vibrations may cause them to loosen.  
Wheel properties after a wheel change  
Be attentive to signs of incorrectly fitted wheels. This could affect the car's braking characteristics and the ability to de-  
flect rain and slush.  
When you have changed the type or size of the wheels, you should drive carefully at first. The dynamics and driving char-  
acteristics of the wheels may have changed.  
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Some spare wheels have different dimensions. If your car is approved for the spare wheel you intend to use, the difference in  
dimensions is okay.  
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Use tools that are designed for your car model.  
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13.4.3.1. Spare wheel  
If you get a punctured tyre, a spare wheel[ ] can be temporarily used until the original wheel can be replaced  
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or repaired.  
The spare wheel is only designed for temporary use. You should replace the spare wheel with an ordinary wheel as soon as  
possible.  
When not in use, you should store the spare wheel in a bag on the floor of the boot. It must be secured by a strap attached to  
the car's load-retaining eyelets.  
Warning  
Before driving with a spare wheel  
Only use a spare wheel that your car is approved for.  
Never drive your car with more than one spare wheel fitted.  
Snow chains cannot be used if the spare wheel is fitted on the front axle.  
The spare wheel should never be repaired.  
Make sure to follow the spare wheel manufacturer’s recommendations regarding tyre pressure.  
Driving with a spare wheel  
Never drive faster than 80 km/h (50 mph) when a spare wheel is fitted to your car.  
Your car's driving characteristics may be affected by using a spare wheel. It is important to replace the spare wheel  
with an original wheel as soon as possible.  
Important  
The spare wheel is smaller than your car's original wheels. This will affect the car's ground clearance. Pay attention to  
high kerbs and do not wash your car in an automatic car wash.  
Note  
While a spare wheel is used, the tyre pressure monitoring system might not work correctly.  
If the spare wheel is damaged, a new one can be purchased from a Volvo dealer.  
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The spare wheel must be of the type Temporary Spare.  
13.4.3.2. Winter tyres  
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Winter tyres are designed for driving in road conditions with ice and snow. Your winter tyres' tread depth  
should be deeper than that of regular tyres.  
Dimensions  
When driving with winter tyres, it's important that all four tyres are of the correct type. Contact a Volvo dealer for advice.  
Studded tyres  
Studded winter tyres should be run-in gently for 500ꢁ1,000 km (300ꢁ600 miles) so that the studs settle properly into the  
tyres. This gives the tyre, and especially the studs, a longer service life.  
Note  
Legal regulations for the use of studded tyres may vary. Make sure your fitted tyres are in full compliance with local  
regulations and laws.  
Tread depth  
Road conditions with ice, slush, snow and low temperatures put higher demands on your tyres than summer conditions. Volvo  
recommends that winter tyres have a tread depth of at least 4 millimetres (0.15 inch).  
Note  
Speed rating  
Winter tyres[1] are allowed to have a lower speed rating than your car's top speed. However, if your winter tyres do have a  
lower speed rating than your car's top speed, you are not allowed to drive faster than the tyres' speed rating.  
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Both studded and stud-free tyres.  
13.4.3.3. Using snow chains  
Using snow chains can help to improve traction in winter conditions. However, there are some restrictions  
you have to keep in mind.  
Warning  
Snow chains can be used on your car with the following restrictions:  
Use genuine Volvo snow chains or equivalent chains designed for the car model, tyre and wheel rim dimensions.  
Only single-sided snow chains are permitted.  
The wrong snow chains may cause serious damage to the car and lead to an accident.  
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Note  
Using snow chains may result in malfunction of the tyre pressure monitoring system.  
Fitting snow chains  
Make sure you are in a safe place when fitting or removing the snow chains.  
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Always comply with local regulations and laws regarding the use of snow chains.  
Always carefully follow the mounting instructions from the manufacturer.  
Always use the same type of chains on left and right-hand side tyres.  
Volvo recommends that snow chains are not used on wheel dimensions greater than 18 inches.  
Make sure you use the correct size in relation to the wheels.  
Snow chains must only be used on the rear wheels.[1]  
If wheels of a different size than the original wheels are fitted, certain snow chains must not be used.  
There needs to be sufficient distance between the chains and the car's brakes, suspension and body components. Chains  
that risk interfering with brake components must not be used.  
If you need to move your car while fitting or removing chains, do not let the wheels run over the chains' attachments.  
Fit the chains as tensioned as possible and tension them at regular intervals.  
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Tip  
Practise fitting the snow chains before winter comes.  
Driving with snow chains  
Once the snow chains are fitted, drive about 200 metres (650 feet). Then stop the car and check again that the chains are  
firmly attached.  
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Never exceed the chain manufacturer's specified speed limit. You must never exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) under any  
circumstances.  
While improving grip in certain conditions, snow chains negatively affect other driving characteristics. If possible, avoid  
driving over uneven ground, such as bumps or holes. Also avoid fast or sharp turns as well as hard braking.  
Avoid driving on ground not covered in snow or ice as this wears out both the snow chains and wheels.  
Contact a Volvo dealer for more information.  
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This also applies to all-wheel drive cars.  
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13.4.4. Punctures  
If you suffer a punctured tyre, there are several actions to take to recover safely, especially if it happens while  
you are driving.  
If the puncture occurs while you are driving, it’s important to think about safety first. Activate the hazard warning lights and, if  
possible, move the car away from immediate danger. If necessary, call roadside assistance.  
Warning  
Do not drive the car if it has a punctured tyre. It is not safe and will damage the car.  
If possible, exit your car from the side with the least traffic to avoid causing an accident.  
Place a warning triangle so that others are warned well in advance of passing your car. Remember to first put on a  
reflective vest if you have one.  
Tip  
If your car is equipped with a temporary puncture repair kit, be sure to read its instructions before you use it.  
13.4.4.1. Temporary puncture repair  
A temporary puncture repair kit[ ] can be used to repair a minor puncture in a tyre. The kit includes a bottle of  
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sealant fluid and a compressor.  
Warning  
Read through all the instructions before using the repair kit.  
You should not drive faster than 80 km/h (50 mph) after the repair kit has been used on your tyres.  
Temporary puncture repair kit  
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