Tire Designations - Volvo S60 Owner's Manual

2007 Volvo S60
the instrument panel.
If this occurs, reduce vehicle speed to a maximum of 50 mph (80 km/h). The vehicle can be driven
approximately 50 miles (80 km), or somewhat farther if the vehicle is not heavily loaded. The tire should
be replaced as soon as possible.
Hard braking and sudden steering maneuvers should be avoided.
In certain cases, it may be difficult to see which self supporting run flat tire is defective.
To determine which tire is damaged, check the inflation pressure of all four tires.
WARNING!
Only specially trained persons should mount self supporting run flat tires.
If self supporting run flat tires are mounted, the vehicle must be equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System.
After a low pressure warning has been displayed, do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/ h).
Avoid severe cornering and hard braking, and minimize the distance traveled before replacing the
self supporting run flat tire.
Self supporting run flat tires cannot be repaired. They must be replaced if damaged or punctured.
pg. 151 Wheels and tires

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):
file:///K|/ownersdocs/2007/2007_S60/07s60_07.htm (11 of 22)12/30/2006 5:46:04 PM