2006 Volvo S40
characteristics of the vehicle.
WARNING!
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The wheel and tire sizes for your Volvo are specified to meet stringent stability and handling
requirements. Unapproved wheel/tire size combinations can negatively affect your vehicle's stability
and handling. Approved tire sizes are shown in the Tire inflation pressure tables on
page 124
.
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Any damage caused by installation of unapproved wheel/tire size combinations will not be covered
by your new vehicle warranty. Volvo assumes no responsibility for death, injury, or expenses that
may result from such installations.
pg. 121 General information
New tires
Remember that tires are perishable goods. As of 2000, the manufacturing week and year (Department of
Transportation (DOT) stamp) will be indicated with 4 digits (e.g. 1502 means that the tire illustrated was
manufactured during week 15 of 2002).
Tire age
Tires degrade over time, even when they are not being used, which can affect their reliability and
roadholding characteristics. Therefore, all tires older than 6 years (including the spare tire and winter
tires) should be inspected by a qualified technician, regardless of appearance or mileage. Heat caused by
hot climates or frequent high loading conditions can accelerate the aging process.
A tire's age can be determined by the DOT stamp on the sidewall (see the illustration above).
A tire with e.g., visible cracks or discoloration should be replaced immediately.
Improving tire economy:
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Maintain correct tire pressure. See the tire pressure table on
page 124
.
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Drive smoothly: avoid fast starts, hard braking and tire screeching.
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Tire wear increases with speed.
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Correct front wheel alignment is very important.
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Unbalanced wheels impair tire economy and driving comfort.
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Tires must maintain the same direction of rotation throughout their lifetime.
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When replacing tires, the tires with the most tread should be mounted on the rear wheels to reduce the
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