Volvo 2001 S80 - Manual (Page 126)

2001 Volvo S80
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 215/55 R16 winter tires on all four wheels.
Winter tires wear more quickly on dry roads in warm weather. They should be removed when the winter
driving season has ended.
Studded tires should be runin 300600 miles (5001000 km) during which the car should be driven as
smoothly as possible to give the studs the opportunity to seat properly in the tires. The tires should have
the same rotational direction throughout their entire lifetime. In other words, if you wish to rotate the
wheels, make sure that the same wheels are always on the same side of the car.
NOTE: Please consult state or provincial regulations restricting the use of studded winter tires before
installing such tires.
* Where permitted.
pg. 86 Wheels and tires
Checking and correcting tire pressure
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