Volvo 2003 V70 Operations Instructions download pdf (Page 157)

2003 VOLVO V70

four wheels. When replacing tires, be sure that the new tires are the same dimensions, type (radial) and

preferably from the same manufacturer, on all four wheels. Do not use bias ply tires. Otherwise there is a

risk of altering the car's roadholding and handling characteristics.

NOTE: When storing wheel/tire assemblies (e.g. snow tires and wheels), either stand the assemblies

upright, or suspend them off the ground. Laying wheel/tire assemblies on their sides for prolonged

periods can cause wheel and/or tire damage.

Wear indicator

The tires have wear indicator strips running across or parallel to the tread. When approx. 1/16" (1.6 mm)

is left on the tread, these strips become visible and indicate that the tire should be replaced.

Tires with less than 1/16" (1.6 mm) tread have very poor grip in rain or snow.

To improve tire economy:

● Maintain correct tire pressure. See the tire pressure label on the inside of the fuel filler door.

● Drive smoothly: avoid fast starts, hard braking and tire screeching.

● Tire wear increases with speed.

● Correct front wheel alignment is very important.

● Unbalanced wheels impair tire economy and driving comfort.

● Volvo does not recommend rotating the tires. However, if tires are rotated, they must be kept on the

same side of the car so that they revolve in the same direction as before rotation.

● Hitting curbs or potholes can damage the tires and/or wheels permanently.

Flat spots

All tires become warm during use. After cooling, when the vehicle is parked, the tires have a tendency to

distort slightly, forming flat spots. These flat spots can cause vibrations similar to the vibrations caused

by unbalanced wheels. They do, however, disappear when the tire warms up. The degree to which flat

spots form depends on the type of cord used in the tire. Remember that, in cold weather, it takes longer

for the tire to warm up and consequently longer for the flat spot to disappear.

CAUTION: The car must not be driven with wheels of different dimensions/specifications or with a

spare tire other than the one that came with the car. The use of different size wheels can seriously

damage your car's transmission or driveline.

pg. 109 Wheels and tires

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