Volvo S90 V90 960 owners manual page 83

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1998 Volvo S90 When replacing tires, be sure that the new tires All tires become warm during use. After cooling, are the same size designation, type (radial) and when the vehicle is parked, the tires have a preferably from the same manufacturer, on all tendency to distort slightly, forming flat spots. four wheels. Otherwise there is a risk of altering These flat spots can cause vibrations similar to the the car's road-holding and handling vibrations caused by imbalanced wheels. characteristics. They do, however, disappear when the tire warms up. The degree to which the flat spots form depends on the type of cord used in the tire. NOTE:When storing wheel/tire assemblies (e.g. Remember that, in cold weather, it takes longer winter tires and wheels), either stand the for the tire to warm up and consequently longer assemblies upright or suspend them off the for the flat spot to disappear. ground. Laying wheel/tire assemblies on their sides for prolonged periods can cause wheel and/ or tire damage. Wear indicator The tires have a so-called "wear indicator" in the form of a number of narrow strips running across or parallel to the tread. When approx. 1/16" (1.6 mm) is left on the tread, these strips show up and indicate that the tire should be replaced. Tires with less than 1/16" (1.6 mm) tread have a very poor grip in rain or snow. Wheels and tires (cont.) pg. 73 Snow chains Snow tires, studded tires* Snow tire chains can be used on your Volvo with Tires for winter use: the following restrictions: Owners who live in or regularly commute ● Snow chains should be installed on rear wheels through areas with sustained periods of snow only. Use only Volvo approved snow chains. or icy driving conditions are strongly advised ● Snow chains can only be used on tires which to fit suitable winter tires to help retain the are not wider than 195 mm. highest degree of traction. ● Sufficient clearances between chains and brakes, suspension and body components must be It is important to install winter tires on all four maintained. wheels to help retain traction during cornering, ● Some strap-on type chains will interfere with braking and accelerating. Failure to do so could brake components and therefore CANNOT be reduce traction to an unsafe level or adversely used. affect handling. Do not mix tires of different design as this could also negatively affect overall Consult your Volvo retailer for additional snow tire road grip. file:///K|/ownersdocs/1998/1998_SV90/98S90_071.htm (2 of 5)12/30/2006 1:52:44 PM

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