Volvo S90 V90 960 owners manual page 82

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1998 Volvo S90 Chapter 5 - Wheels and tires pg. 71 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 information, Wear indicator, Tire economy, Flat spots pg. 72 Snow chains, Winter tires pg. 73 Inflation pressure pg. 74 Uniform tire quality grading pg. 75 Wheels and tires pg. 72 General information When replacing worn tires, it is recommended that the tire be identical in type (radial) and size as Your vehicle is equipped with tires according the one being replaced. Using a tire of the same to the tire information label located on the rear make (manufacturer) will prevent alteration of the facing side of the right front door. driving characteristics of the vehicle. The following is an example of a tire designation To improve tire economy: code: 195 = tire width in mm. ● Maintain correct tire pressure. 60 = tire profile. This is the relationship (in ● Drive smoothly: avoid fast starts, hard braking percent) between the section height and the width and tire screeching. of the tire. ● Tire wear increases with speed. R= radial tires. ● Correct front wheel alignment is very 15 = diameter in inches on all four wheels. important. Unbalanced wheels impair tire The tires have good road holding characteristics economy and driving comfort. and offer good handling on dry and wet surfaces. ● If the wheels are rotated, they should be kept on Your Volvo may be equipped with "all-season" the same side of the car so that they revolve in the tires, which provide a somewhat higher degree same direction as prior to rotation. of winter roadholding on slippery surfaces ● Hitting curbs or potholes can damage the tires than tires without the "all-season" rating. and/or wheels permanently. However, for optimum road holding on icy or snow covered roads - we recommend suitable Flat spots winter tires. file:///K|/ownersdocs/1998/1998_SV90/98S90_071.htm (1 of 5)12/30/2006 1:52:44 PM

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