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07 Wheels and tyres

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General

07

Summer and winter wheels

The arrow shows the tyre’s direction of rotation

When summer and winter wheels are
changed the wheels should be marked with
which side of the car they were mounted on,
for example L for left and R for right.

Tyres with a tread pattern which are
designed to only turn in one direction have
the direction of rotation marked with an
arrow.

The tyre should always rotate in the same
direction throughout its lifespan. Tyres
should only be switched between front and
rear positions, never between left and right-
hand sides, or vice versa. If the tyres are

mounted incorrectly, the car’s braking char-
acteristics and capacity to force rain, snow
and slush out of the way are adversely
affected.

Tyres with the greatest tread depth should
always be fitted to the rear of the car (to
decrease the risk of skidding).

Wheels should be stored lying down or hang-
ing up, and not standing up.

Contact an authorised Volvo workshop if you
are uncertain about tread depth.

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