Volvo XC90 Quiz
Wheels and Tires

Snow Tires

In this manual: Wheels and Tires
Owner's Information — 7Your Volvo — 3Creating and registering a Volvo ID — 16Safety — 29Displays and Controls — 52Illumination — 36Seats and Steering Wheel — 19Climate Control — 45Keys, Locks and Alarm — 31Driver Support — 113Starting and driving — 70Audio, media and internet — 27Media Player — 46Wheels and Tires — 28Loading, storage and passenger compartment — 16Maintenance and Service — 59Specifications — 12
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Snow tires are designed for winter driving conditions.

Volvo recommends snow tires of specific dimensions. The tire dimensions vary depending on engine type. When driving with snow tires, the correct type of tires must be mounted on all four wheels.

When switching between regular tires and snow tires, mark the tires according to which side they were mounted on, e.g. L for left and R for right.

Contact a Volvo retailer for assistance determining the most suitable rims and tires.

Studded Tires

Studded tires should be broken in by driving 500–1000 km (300–600 miles) slowly and gently to help the studs settle properly in the tires. This gives the tire, and especially the studs, a longer service life.

Tread Depth

Road conditions with ice, slush and low temperatures place considerably higher demands on tires than summer conditions. Volvo therefore recommends not driving on snow tires that have a tread depth of less than 4 mm (0.15 inch).

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