The handling of the vehicle can be adversely affected when driving with chains. Avoid fast or
sharp turns as well as locked wheel braking.
Snow tires, studded tires *
Tires for winter use:
Owners who live in or regularly commute through areas with sustained periods of snow or icy
driving conditions are strongly advised to fit suitable winter tires to help retain the highest
degree of traction.
It is important to install winter tires
on all four wheels
to help retain traction during cornering,
braking, and accelerating. Failure to do so could reduce traction to an unsafe level or adversely affect
handling. Do not mix tires of different design as this could also negatively affect overall tire road
grip.
Volvo recommends 215/55 R16 winter tires on all four wheels
.
Winter tires wear more quickly on dry roads in warm weather. They should be removed when the
winter driving season has ended.
Studded tires
should be run-in 300-600 miles (500-1000 km) during which the car should be driven
as smoothly as possible to give the studs the opportunity to seat properly in the tires. The tires should
have the same rotational direction throughout their entire lifetime. In other words, if you wish to
rotate the wheels, make sure that the same wheels are always on the same side of the car.
NOTE:
Please consult state or provincial regulations restricting the use of studded winter tires
before installing such tires.
* Where permitted.
Tire pressure label
Checking and correcting tire pressure
Check the tire pressure regularly.
The tire pressure should be corrected only when the tires are cold.
With warm tires, correct only when the pressure is too low. The tire temperature rises after driving
just a few miles.
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