General Information; Wear Indicator; To Improve Tire Economy - Volvo 760 Owner's Manual

1987 Volvo 760

General information

Your vehicle is equipped with 6 X 15" wheel rims and 185/65R-15 87S (GLE) or 195/60R-15 86H
(Turbo) tires. In other words the width of the wheel rim is 6 inches and its diameter 15 inches.
The tire designation is coded as follows:
185 or 195 = Tire width in mm.
65 or 60 = Tire profile. This is the relationship (in percent) between the section height and width of the
tire.
R = Radial tires.
15 = Suitable intended rim size.
87 or 86 = Code number for maximum tire load, in this case 1250 lbs. (568 kg). (86 stands for 1166 lbs
= 530 kg).
S or H = Indicates the max. speed the tire is intended for.
(S = 110 mph = 180 km/h)
(H = 130 mph = 210 km/h)
The tires have good road-holding characteristics and offer very handling on dry and wet surfaces - even
at high speeds. It should be noted, however, that the tires have been developed to provide performance
on snow/ice-free surfaces. For optimum road holding icy or snow covered roads - we recommend
suitable winter tires.
When replacing tires, be sure that the new tires are the same (designation), type (radial) and preferably
from the same manufacturer, on all four wheels. Otherwise there is a risk of altering the road-holding
and handling characteristics.
Note: When storing wheel/tire assemblies (e.g. winter tires wheels), either stand the assemblies upright,
or suspend them the ground. Laying wheel/tire assemblies on their sides prolonged periods can cause
wheel and/or tire damage.
pg. 67 Wheels and tires

Wear indicator

The tires have a so-called "wear indicator" in the form of a number of narrow strips running across or
parallel to the tread. When approx. 1/16 " (1.5 mm) is left on the tread, these strips show up and indicate
that the tire should be replaced.
Tires with less than 1/16 "(1.5 mm) tread have a very poor grip in rain or snow.
When replacing worn tires, it is recommended that the tire be identical in type (radial) and size as the
one being replaced. Using a tire of the same make (manufacturer) will prevent alteration of the driving
characteristics of the vehicle.

To improve tire economy:

Maintain correct tire pressure.
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