Volvo S60 Twin Engine 2020, Owner'S Manual

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WHEELS AND TIRES
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Tires
The function of the tires is to carry loads, pro-
vide traction on road surfaces, reduce vibra-
tions and protect the wheels from wear.
The tires significantly influence the vehicle's
driving characteristics. The type, dimensions,
tire pressure and speed rating have a consid-
erable impact on how the vehicle performs.
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).
WARNING
A damaged tire could cause the driver to
lose control of the vehicle.
CAUTION
Some Volvo models are equipped with an
Ultra High Performance tire and wheel
combination designed to provide maxi-
mum dry pavement performance with con-
sideration for hydroplaning resistance.
They may be more susceptible to road haz-
ard damage and, depending on driving
conditions, may achieve a tread life of less
than 30,000 km (20,000 miles). Even if
this vehicle is equipped with Volvo's
advanced AWD or stability 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.
Most models are equipped with "all-season"
tires, which provide a somewhat higher
degree of roadholding on slippery road surfa-
ces than tires without the "all-season" rating.
However, for optimal roadholding on icy or
snow-covered roads, Volvo recommends
snow 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 manu-
facturer, on all four wheels. Otherwise there is
a risk of altering the vehicle's roadholding and
handling characteristics.
Recommended tires
On delivery, the car is equipped with Volvo
original tires that have the VOL
1 marking on
the side of the tires. These tires have been
designed specifically for your vehicle. It is
therefore important when replacing tires that
the new tires have this same marking to help
maintain the vehicle's driving characteristics,
comfort and fuel consumption.
New tires
1 This may vary for certain tire dimensions.