Volvo S80 - 2003 Manual page 62

2003 Volvo S80
Chapter 7 - Wheels and tires
pg. 91 Wheels and tires
General information, Wear indicator, Tire economy, Flat spots 92
pg. 92 Wheels and tires
General information
Your vehicle is equipped with tires according to the tire information label on the inside of the
fuel filler door.
The following is an example of a tire designation code: 225/55 R16
225 = tire width in mm.
55 = tire profile. This is the relationship (in percent) between the section height and width of the tire.
R = radial tires.
16 = diameter in inches.
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/icefree
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.
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 on their sides for
prolonged periods can cause wheel and/or tire damage.
Wear indicator
The tires have wear indicator strips running across or parallel to the tread. When approx. 1/16" (1.6
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Snow chains, Snow tires/studded tires 93
Inflation pressure, Spare tire 94
Uniform tire quality grading 95
Changing wheels 96
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