Snow Chains; Snow Tires, Studded Tires - Volvo 850 Owner's Manual

1996 Volvo 850
pg. 5:3 Wheels and tires

Snow chains

Snow tire chains can be used on your Volvo with the following restrictions:
Snow chains should be installed on your front wheels only.
Snow chains may be mounted on tire dimension 185/65R15 and 195/60R15. Tire dimension
205/55R15 and 205/50R16 require a special type of snow chain. Consult your Volvo retailer. Snow
chains may not be used on 205/55R16
If accessory, aftermarket or "custom" tires and wheels are installed and are of a size different than the
original tires and wheels, chains in some cases CANNOT be used. Snow chains cannot be used on those
turbo models fitted with all-season tires 205/55 R16 or 205/45 R17. Models equipped with 205/55 R15
or 205/50 R16 need specially designed snow chains. Sufficient clearances between chains and brakes,
suspension and body components must be maintained.
Some strap-on type chains will interfere with brake components and therefore CANNOT be used.
CAUTION:
Check local regulations regarding the use of snow chains before installing.
Always follow the chains manufacturer's installation instructions carefully. Install chains as tightly
as possible and re-tighten periodically.
Never exceed the chain manufacture's specified maximum speed limit. (Under no circumstances
should that limit be higher than 30 mph (45 km/h).
Avoid bumps, holes or sharp turns when driving with snow chains.
The handling of the vehicle can be adversely affected when driving with chains. Avoid fast or sharp
turns as well as locked wheel braking.

Snow tires, studded tires *

Tires for winter use:
Owners who live in or regularly commute through areas with sustained periods of snow or icy driving
conditions are strongly advised to fit suitable winter tires to help retain the highest degree of traction.
It is important to install winter tires on all four wheels to help retain traction during cornering, braking
and accelerating. Failure to do so could reduce traction to an unsafe level or adversely affect handling.
Do not mix tires of different design as this could also negatively affect overall tire road grip. Volvo
recommends 185/65 R15 winter tires on 15" wheels on all 850 models including models equipped with
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