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VOLVO S80
Chapter 7 - Wheels and tires
pg. 79 Wheels and tires
General information, Wear indicator, Tire economy, Flat spots80
Snow chains, Winter tires81
Inflation pressure, Spare tire82
Uniform tire quality grading83
Changing wheels84
pg. 80 Wheels and tires
General information
Your vehicle is equipped with tires according to the tire information label on the inside of the fuel tank cover.
The following is an example of a tire designation code: 225/55 R16
225 = tire width in mm.
55 = tire profile. This is the relationship (in percent) between the section height and width of the tire.
R = radial tires.
16 = diameter in inches.
The tires have good road holding characteristics and offer good handling on dry and wet surfaces. It should be noted
however that the tires have been developed to give these features on snow/icefree surfaces. Certain models are
equipped with "all-season" tires, which provide a somewhat higher degree of road holding on slippery surfaces
than tires without the "all-season" rating. However, for optimum road holding on icy or snow covered roads we
recommend suitable winter tires on all four wheels. When replacing tires, be sure that the new tires are the same
size designation, type (radial) and preferably from the same manufacturer, on all four wheels. Otherwise there is a risk
of altering the car's roadholding and handling characteristics.
NOTE: When storing wheel/tire assemblies (e.g. winter tires and wheels), either stand the assemblies upright, or
suspend them off the ground. Laying wheel/tire assemblies on their sides for prolonged periods can cause wheel and/or
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standards (Canada)
Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable safety standards, as evidenced by the certification label on the facing
side of the driver's door. For further information regarding these regulations, please consult your Volvo retailer.
7 Child safety latch label
* The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) should always be quoted in all correspondence concerning your vehicle
with the retailer and when ordering parts.
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
pg.119 Dimensions and weights
Dimensions
Length 189.8 in. (482 cm)
Width 72 in. (183 cm)
Height 57.1 in. (145 cm)
Wheelbase 109.8 in. (279 cm)
Track, front 62.2 in. (158 cm)
Track, rear 61.4 in. (156 cm)
Turning circle (between curbs) 38.1 ft. (11.6 m)
Cargo capacity - trunk 14.2
cu. ft. (0.4 m3)
Weights USA Canada
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
6 cyl. 4600 lbs (2087 kg) 2090 kg
6 cyl. turbo 4630 lbs (2100 kg) 2100 kg
Capacity weight *
6 cyl. 890 lbs (400 kg) 400 kg
6 cyl. turbo 890 lbs (400 kg) 400 kg
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