Page 322 of 442

09 Wheels and tyres
09
320* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Tyres - tread wear indicators
A tread wear indicator shows the status of the tyre's tread.
G021829
Tread wear indicators.
Tread wear indicators are narrow treadless bands across the width of the tread. On theside of the tyre are the letters TWI (TreadWear Indicator). When the tyre's tread depthis down to 1.6 mm, the tread depth will belevel in height with the tread wear indicators.Change to new tyres as soon as possible.Remember that tyres with little tread depthprovide very poor grip in rain and snow.
Related information
• Tyres - dimensions (p. 322)
• Tyres - speed ratings (p. 323)
• Tyres - load index (p. 323)
• Tyres - direction of rotation (p. 318)
• Tyres - maintenance (p. 318)
Wheel bolts
Wheel bolts are used to fasten the wheels at the hubs and are available in different ver-sions.
IMPORTANT
The wheel bolts must be tightened to 140 Nm. Overtightening can damage the nutsand the bolts.
Only use rims that are tested and approved by Volvo and which are Volvo genuine acces-sories. Check the torque with a torquewrench.
Locking wheel bolts*Locking wheel bolts* can be used on bothaluminium and steel rims. Under the cargoarea floor there is space for the sleeve for thelockable wheel bolts.
Related information
•
Wheel and wheel rim dimensions (p. 322)
Tools
Amongst other things, the car contains towing
eye, jack* and wheel bolt wrench*.
Located under the cargo area floor are the car's towing eye, jack* and wheel wrench*.There is also space for the sleeve for thelockable wheel bolts.
Related information
• Emergency puncture repair (p. 333)
• Towing eye (p. 315)
• Changing wheels - removing wheels (p. 324)
• Wheel bolts (p. 320)
• Jack* (p. 321)
ProCarManuals.co’
Page 324 of 442

||
09 Wheels and tyres
09
322
Using snow chainsSnow chains may only be used on the front wheels (also applies to all-wheel drive cars).Never drive faster than 50 km/h with snowchains. Avoid driving on bare ground as thiswears out both the snow chains and tyres.
WARNING
Use Volvo genuine snow chains or equiva- lent chains designed for the car model,and tyre and rim dimensions. In the eventof uncertainty Volvo recommends that youconsult an authorised Volvo workshop.The wrong snow chains may cause seriousdamage to your car and lead to an acci-dent.
Related information
•Changing wheels - removing wheels (p. 324)
Wheel and wheel rim dimensions
Wheel and rim dimensions are designated in accordance with the examples in the tablebelow. The car has an approval for the complete vehicle. This means that certain combinationsof wheel (wheel rim) and tyre are approved. Wheels (rims) have a designation of dimen- sions, for example: 7Jx16x50.
7Rim width in inches
JRim flange profile
16Rim diameter in inches
50Off-set in mm (distance from wheel centre to wheel contact surfaceagainst the hub)
Related information
•
Tyres - dimensions (p. 322)
• Tyres - approved tyre pressures (p. 407)
Tyres - dimensions
The car's wheels (wheel rims) and tyres have a certain dimension, see the examples in thetable below. The car has an approval for the complete vehicle. This means that certain combinationsof wheels (wheel rims) and tyres areapproved. The dimensions are stated on all car tyres. Example of designation
: 215/55R16 97W.
215Tyre width (mm)
55Ratio between tyre wall height and tyre width (%)
RRadial ply
16Rim diameter in inches (")
97Codes for the maximum permitted tyre load, tyre load index (LI)
WSpeed rating for maximum permitted speed, speed rating (SS). (In thiscase 270 km/h.)
ProCarManuals.co’
Page 391 of 442
11 Specifications
11
389
Dimensions
Measurement of car length, height, etc. can be read in the table.
Dimensionsmm
AWheelbase2776
BLength4635
CLoad length, floor, folded rear seat1749
DLoad length, floor978
EHeight1484
FLoad height658
Dimensionsmm
GFront track1588A
1578 B
HRear track1585A
1575 B
ILoad width, floor1082
JWidth1865
Dimensionsmm
KWidth including door mirrors2097
LWidth including folded-in door mirrors1899
A
with 16" wheel
B with 17" wheel
ProCarManuals.co’