Volvo 780 Owner's Manual page 58

1987 Volvo 780
Wheels and tires
pg. 58 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.
General
Tread wear indicators
Inflation pressures
General information
Your vehicle is equipped with 6 x 15" (Turbo models 7 x 15") wheel rims and 205/60R15 tires. In other
words the width of the wheel rim is 6 (7) inches and its diameter 15 inches.
The tire designation is coded as follows:
205 = tire width in mm.
60 = tire profile. This is the relationship (in percent) between tire section height and the width of the tire.
R = radial tires.
15 = 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
upright, or suspend them off the ground. Laying wheel/tire assemblies on their sides for prolonged
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