Wheels and Tires

Spare Tire

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(Not available on all models.)

The spare wheel is a Temporary Spare and can be used to temporarily replace a punctured tire on one of the vehicle's regular wheels.

The spare wheel is intended for temporary use only. Replace it with a normal wheel as soon as possible.

The driving characteristics of the vehicle change and ground clearance reduces when the spare wheel is used. Do not wash the vehicle in an automatic car wash while using the Temporary Spare.

The recommended tire pressure must be maintained regardless of at which position the temporary spare wheel is used on the vehicle. If the spare wheel is damaged, a replacement can be purchased from a Volvo retailer.

  • Never drive faster than 80 km/h with a spare tire mounted on the vehicle.
  • The vehicle must never be driven with more than one "Temporary Spare" wheel mounted.
  • Driving with a spare wheel may alter the driving characteristics of the vehicle. Replace the spare wheel with a normal wheel as soon as possible.
  • The spare wheel is smaller than the normal wheel, which affects the vehicle's ground clearance. Watch for high curbs and do not wash the vehicle in an automatic car wash when a spare wheel is mounted.
  • Follow the manufacturer's recommended tire inflation pressure for the spare wheel.
  • On all-wheel drive vehicles, the rear-axle drive can be disengaged.
  • If the spare wheel is mounted on the front axle, snow chains must not be used.
  • The spare wheel must not be repaired.

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