Volvo 240 1991 Owner's Manual page 139

Volvo 1991 240 Model
pg. 94 Wheels and tires
Checking and correcting tire pressure
Check the tire pressure when refueling. The tire pressure should only be corrected when the tires are
cold. With warm tires, correct only when the pressure is too low. The tire temperature (and, thus,
pressure) rises after driving just a few miles.
Warning: Improperly inflated tires will reduce tire life, adversely affect vehicle handling and can
possibly lead to failure resulting in loss of vehicle control without prior warning.
Roadholding
Vehicle load, tire design and inflation pressure are important for proper handling. Therefore check that
the tires are inflated to the recommended pressure according to the vehicle load.
Loads should be distributed so that capacity weight or maximum permissible axle loads are not
exceeded.
It is recommended to use tires of the same make and dimensions on all four wheels.
Warning: Do not mix radial ply and bias ply tires as this will adversely alter the vehicle handling
characteristics.
Vehicle Loading
The tires on your Volvo will perform to specifications at all normal loads when inflated as
recommended on the tire information label located on the rear facing side of the right front door. This
label lists both tire and vehicle design limits.
Do not load your car beyond the load limits indicated.
Tire Pressure Label
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