Wheel Bolts - Volvo XC60 Owner's Manual

WHEELS AND TYRES

Wheel bolts

Wheel bolts are used to fasten the wheels at the
hubs and are available in different versions.
IMPORTANT
The wheel bolts must be tightened to 140
Nm. Overtightening or loose tightening may
damage the nuts and the bolts.
Only use rims that are tested and approved by
Volvo and which are Volvo genuine accessories.
Check the torque with a torque wrench.
Do not use lubricant on the threads of the wheel
bolts.
Locking wheel bolts*
Locking wheel bolts* can be used on both alumi-
nium and steel rims. Under the cargo area floor
there is space for the sleeve for the lockable
wheel bolts.
Related information
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Wheel and wheel rim dimensions (p. 328)
330
Winter tyres
Winter tyres are tyres that are adapted for winter
road conditions.
Winter tyres
Volvo recommends winter tyres with particular
dimensions. Tyre dimensions are dependent on
engine variant. When driving on winter tyres, the
correct type of tyres must be fitted to all four
wheels.
NOTE
Volvo recommends that you consult a Volvo
dealer about which wheel rim and tyre types
are most suitable.
Studded tyres
Studded winter tyres should be run in gently for
500-1000 km so the studs settle properly into
the tyres. This gives the tyre, and especially the
studs, a longer service life.
NOTE
The legal provisions for the use of studded
tyres vary from country to country.
Tread depth
Road conditions with ice, slush and low tempera-
tures place considerably higher demands on tyres
than summer conditions. Volvo therefore recom-
mends not to drive on winter tyres that have a
tread depth of less than 4 mm.
Using snow chains
Snow chains may only be used on the front
wheels (also applies to all-wheel drive cars).
Never drive faster than 50 km/h (31 mph) with
snow chains. Avoid driving on bare ground as this
wears out both the snow chains and tyres.
WARNING
Use Volvo genuine snow chains or equivalent
chains designed for the car model, and tyre
and rim dimensions. In the event of uncer-
tainty Volvo recommends that you consult an
authorised Volvo workshop. The wrong snow
chains may cause serious damage to your car
and lead to an accident.
IMPORTANT
Only single-sided snow chains are permitted.
Use Volvo genuine snow chains or similar that
are properly suited to the car model, tyre size
and wheel rim size. In the event of uncertainty
Volvo recommends that you consult an
authorised Volvo workshop.
Related information
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Changing wheels - removing wheels (p. 331)
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.