Tire Designations - Volvo 2005 S40 Manual

a. These weights include the weight of all occupants of the car plus cargo.
b. 15" wheels should only be used on models with non-turbo engines, and with 15" front brakes. Consult your Volvo
retailer.
Load ratings The load ratings in the tables above translate as follows:
91 = 1365 lbs (615 kg), 93 = 1433 lbs (650 kg), 99 = 1709 lbs (755 kg).
Optional tire pressure. These inflation pressures may only be used when the vehicle is not fully loaded.
Tire size
195/65R15 91V
205/55R16 91V
205/50R17 93V Extra load
215/45R18 93W
Temporary spare tire
T125/85R16 99M
Speed ratings
The speed ratings in the tables translate as follows:
M = 81 mph (130 km/h), V= 149 mph (240 km/h)
See also page 128 for an explanation of the designations on the sidewall of the tire.
pg. 128 Tire designations

Tire designations

Federal law mandates that tire manufacturers place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires (see the
illustration).
The following information is listed on the tire sidewall:
The tire designation (the following figures are examples of a tire designation):
1. 215: the width of the tire (in millimeters) from sidewall edge to sidewall edge. The larger the number, the wider the
Optional cold tire pressure that may only be used for vehicle loads up to 495 lbs
(225 kg). psi (kPa)
Front
30 (210)
30 (210)
35 (240)
35 (240)
61 (420)
Rear
30 (210)
30 (210)
32 (220)
32 (220)
61 (420)