Volvo S40 S Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 174)

07 Wheels and tires

General information

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Your vehicle is equipped with tires according

to the vehicle's tire information placard on the

B-pillar (the structural member at the side of

the vehicle, at the rear of the driver's door

opening), or on the inside of the fuel filler door

on Canadian models.

CAUTION

Some Volvo models are equipped with an

Ultra High Performance tire and wheel com-

bination designed to provide maximum dry

pavement performance with consideration

for hydroplaning resistance. As such, they

may be more susceptible to road hazard

damage and, depending on driving condi-

tions, may achieve a tread life of less than

20,000 miles (30,000 km). Even if this vehi-

cle is equipped with Volvo’s advanced AWD

or DSTC system, these tires are not

designed for winter driving, and should be

replaced with winter tires when weather

conditions dictate.

The tires have good road holding characteris-

tics and offer good handling on dry and wet

surfaces. It should be noted however that the

tires have been developed to give these fea-

tures on snow/ice-free surfaces.

Certain models are equipped with "all-season"

tires, which provide a somewhat higher degree

of road holding on slippery surfaces than tires

without the "all-season" rating. However, for

optimum road holding on icy or snow-covered

roads, we recommend suitable winter tires on

all four wheels.

When replacing tires, be sure that the new tires

are the same size designation, type (radial) and

preferably from the same manufacturer, on all

four wheels. Otherwise there is a risk of altering

the car's roadholding and handling characte-

ristics.

Storing wheels and tires

When storing complete wheels (tires mounted

on rims), they should be suspended off the

floor or placed on their sides on the floor.

Tires not mounted on rims should be stored on

their sides or standing upright, but should not

be suspended.

CAUTION

Tires should preferably be stored in a cool,

dry, dark place, and should never be stored

in close proximity to solvents, gasoline, oils,

etc.

WARNING

•

The wheel and tire sizes for your Volvo

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. Approved tire sizes

are shown in the Tire inflation pressure

tables, see page 178.

•

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.

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