Volvo XC60: Summer and winter tires - Introduction - General information - Wheels and tires - Volvo XC60 Owner's ManualVolvo XC60: Summer and winter tires

The arrows shows the direction of rotation of the tire
The arrows shows the direction of rotation of the tire

• When switching between summer and winter tires, mark the tires to indicate where they were mounted on the car, e.g., LF = left front, RR = right rear.

• Tires with tread designed to roll in only one direction are marked with an arrow on the sidewall.

• Incorrectly mounted tires impair the car's braking properties and ability to force aside rain, snow and slush.

• The tires with the most tread should always be at the rear (to reduce the risk of skidding).

• Contact a Volvo workshop if you are unsure about the tread depth.

    Improving tire economy
    • Maintain correct tire pressure. See the tire inflation table on page 291. • Drive smoothly: avoid fast starts, hard braking and tire screeching. • Tire wear increases with speed. • Co ...

    Storing wheels and tires
    When storing complete wheels (tires mounted on rims), they should be suspended off the floor or placed on their sides on the floor. Tires not mounted on rims should be stored on their sides or ...

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