WHEELS AND TIRES
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Tire direction of rotation
WARNING
NOTE
Tires with tread designed to roll in only one
direction are marked with an arrow on the
sidewall.
The wheel and tire sizes for your Volvo
Use tires of the same type, dimensions and
make (manufacturer) on each axle.
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are specified to meet stringent stability
and handling requirements. Unap-
proved wheel/tire size combinations
can negatively affect your vehicle's sta-
bility and handling.
Related information
Tires (p. 506)
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Any damage caused by installation of
unapproved wheel/tire size combina-
tions will not be covered by your new
vehicle warranty. Volvo assumes no
responsibility for death, injury, or
expenses that may result from such
installations.
The arrow shows the tire's direction of rotation.
Related information
Checking tire pressure (p. 513)
Tire direction of rotation (p. 508)
Tread wear indicator (p. 509)
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The tire should maintain the same direc-
tion of rotation throughout its service life.
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Tires should only be moved between the
front and back, never from right to left or
vice versa.
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Tire pressure monitoring system*
(p. 515)
Incorrectly mounted tires impair the vehi-
cle's braking properties and ability to force
aside rain, snow and slush.
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Tire sealing system (p. 529)
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading (p. 512)
Tire terminology (p. 509)
The tires with the most tread should
always be mounted on the rear wheels to
help reduce the risk of skidding.
Tire sidewall designations (p. 510)
Loading recommendations (p. 545)
508
* Option/accessory.
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