Tires – Tread Wear Indicator - Volvo V60 Owner's Manual

WARNING
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The wheel and tire sizes for your Volvo
are specified to meet stringent stability
and handling requirements. Unapproved
wheel/tire size combinations can nega-
tively affect your vehicle's stability and
handling.
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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.
Related information
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Tire specifications (p. 85)
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Tire specifications (p. 85)
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Changing a wheel – direction of rotation
(p. 78)
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Tires – tread wear indicator (p. 77)
Tires – tread wear indicator
The tires have wear indicator strips running
across or parallel to the tread.
The letters TWI are printed on the side of the tire.
When approximately 1/16" (1.6 mm) is left on
the tread, these strips become visible and indi-
cate that the tire should be replaced. Tires with
less than 1/16" (1.6 mm) tread offer very poor
traction.
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.
Related information
•
Tire specifications (p. 85)
•
Changing a wheel – direction of rotation
(p. 78)
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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Tires – storage and age (p. 76)
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