Volvo XC60 Twin Engine 2020, Owner'S Manual

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WHEELS AND TYRES
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Tread depth
Road conditions with ice, slush and low tem-
peratures place considerably higher demands
on tyres than summer conditions. Volvo there-
fore recommends not to drive on winter tyres
that have a tread depth of less than 4 mm
(0.15 inches).
Related information
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When changing wheels (p. 583)
•
Winter driving (p. 485)
•
Tread wear indicators on the tyres (p. 576)
Snow chains
Use of snow chains and/or winter tyres can
help to improve the traction in winter condi-
tions.
Volvo recommends that snow chains are not
used on wheel dimensions greater than
18 inches. Volvo recommends that snow
chains are not used for Polestar Engineered on
wheel dimensions other than 8.5x21 ET 38.5
255/40.
WARNING
Use Volvo genuine snow chains or equiva-
lent chains designed for the car model, and
tyre and rim dimensions. Only single-sided
snow chains are permitted.
In the event of uncertainty about the show
chain, Volvo recommends that an author-
ised Volvo workshop should be contacted.
The wrong snow chains may cause serious
damage to the car and lead to an accident.
IMPORTANT
Snow chains can be used on the car with
the following restrictions:
•
Always follow the mounting instruc-
tions from the manufacturer carefully.
Fit the chains as tensioned as possible
and tension them at regular intervals.
•
Snow chains must only be used on the
front wheels (also applies to all-wheel
drive cars).
•
In some cases, snow chains must NOT
be used, such as if accessory, after-
market or "special" tyres and wheels
are fitted that have a different size to
the original tyres and wheels. Suffi-
cient distance must be maintained
between the chains and brakes, sus-
pension and body components.
•
Check local regulations with regard to
using snow chains before fitting them.
•
Never exceed the chain manufacturer's
specified maximum speed. You must
never exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) under
any circumstances.
•
Avoid bumps, holes or sharp turns
when driving with snow chains.
•
Avoid driving on bare ground as this
wears out both the snow chains and
tyres.