Volvo 740 1989 Owner's Maintenance Manual page 78

1989 Volvo 740
Wheels and tires
pg. 66 Wheels and tires
The handling and riding comfort of the vehicle is dependent on the inflation pressure and the type of
tires fitted. Read the following pages carefully.
66
Special spare tire
Changing a
67
wheel
68
Replacing bulbs
General information
Your vehicle is equipped with 6 x 15" wheel rims.
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.
The tires have good road holding characteristics and offer very good handling on dry or wet surfaces. It
should be noted however that the tires have been developed to give these features on snow-free surfaces.
For optimum road holding on icy or snow covered roads we recommend suitable winter tires.
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
road-holding and handling characteristics.
NOTE:When storing wheel/tire assemblies (e.g. winter tires and wheels), either stand the assemblies
upright, or suspend them off the ground. Laying wheel/tire assemblies their sides for prolonged periods
can cause wheel and/or tire damage.
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