Volvo S40 Owner's Manual page 168

2007 Volvo S40
Your vehicle is equipped with tires according to the vehicle's tire information placard on the B-pillar (the
structural member at the side of the vehicle, at the rear of the driver's door opening), or on the inside of
the fuel filler door on Canadian models.
The tires have good road holding characteristics and offer good handling on dry and wet surfaces. It
should be noted however that the tires have been developed to give these features on snow/ice-free
surfaces.
Certain models are equipped with "all-season" tires, which provide a somewhat higher degree of road
holding on slippery surfaces than tires without the "all-season" rating. However, for optimum road
holding on icy or snow-covered roads, we recommend suitable winter tires on all four wheels.
When replacing tires, be sure that the new tires are the same size designation, type (radial) and preferably
from the same manufacturer, on all four wheels. Otherwise there is a risk of altering the car's roadholding
and handling characteristics.
Storing wheels and tires
When storing complete wheels (tires mounted on rims), they should be suspended off the floor or placed
on their sides on the floor.
Tires not mounted on rims should be stored on their sides or standing upright, but should not be
suspended.
WARNING
Tires should preferably be stored in a cool, dry, dark place, and should never be stored in close
proximity to solvents, gasoline, oils, etc.
WARNING
The wheel and tire sizes for your Volvo are specified to meet stringent stability and handling
requirements. Unapproved wheel/ tire size combinations can negatively affect your vehicle's stability
and handling. Approved tire sizes are shown in the Tire inflation pressure tables on
Any damage caused by installation of unapproved wheel/tire size combinations will not be covered
by your new vehicle warranty. Volvo assumes no responsibility for death, injury, or expenses that may
result from such installations.
Tread wear indicator
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