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Volvo 1990 740 Model
Wheels and tires
pg. 66 Wheels and tires
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.
pg. 66
General
pg. 67
Tread wear indicators
pg. 68
Inflation pressures
General information
Your vehicle is equipped with 6 x 15 or 6.5 x 16" 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 205 = tire width in mm.
65 or 55 = tire profile. This is the relationship (in percent) between the section height and the width of
the tire.
R = radial tires.
16 = suitable intended rim size.
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. 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
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