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Wheels and tyres
NOTE! Consult a Volvo dealership for advice
on the most suitable rims and tyre types.
Studded tyres
Studded winter tyres should be carefully
broken in over a distance of 500-1000 km
(300 – 600 miles) so that the studs become
properly positioned in the tyre. This gives the
tyre, especially the studs, a longer life.
NOTE! Regulations for the use of studded
tyres vary from country to country.
Tread depth
Roads with ice, snow and low temperatures
demand more from tyres than summer
driving. We therefore recommend a minimum
tread depth of 4 mm (0.15 inch)on winter
tyres.
Snow chains
Snow chains may only be used on the front
wheels.
NOTE! Never drive faster than 50 km/h (32
mph) with snow chains. Do not drive on
unfinished roads unnecessarily as this
causes heavy wear to both snow chains and
tyres. Never use "quick links" because the
space between the disc brakes and the
wheels is too small.
IMPORTANT!
Only use Volvo Genuine snow chains or
similar that are adapted to the correct
model, tyre and wheel rim dimensions.
Consult your Volvo workshop. Never use
"quick links" because the space between
the disc brakes and the wheels is too
small.
Low and high wheel nuts
Rims and wheel nuts
Only rims which have been tested and
approved by Volvo and are Volvo Genuine
accessories may be used on the car. There
are two different types of wheel nut,
depending on whether the rims are steel or
aluminium.
Steel rims – low nut
Steel rims are normally secured using the low
type of nut, although steel rims may also use
the high type. Tighten to 140 Nm. Check
torques using a torque wrench.
WARNING!
Never use the short type of nut for
aluminium rims. The wheel can become
loose.
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