Volvo XC90 Quiz
Wheels and Tires

Tread Wear Indicator

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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The tread wear indicator shows the condition of the tire tread.

Volvo XC90. Tread wear indicator

The tread wear indicator is a narrow raised strip running across the tire's longitudinal tread grooves. The letters TWI (Tread Wear Indicator) are visible on the side of the tire. When approximately 1.6 mm (1/16 inch) of tread remains, the tread will be at the same height as the tread wear indicator. Replace the tire as soon as possible. Tires with worn tread offer very poor traction in rain or snow.

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