Tracción

The function of the tires is to carry loads, provide traction on r oad surfaces, reduce vibrations and protect the wheels from wear. The tires significantly influence the vehicle's driving characteristics. The type, dimensions, tire pressure and speed rating have a considerable impact on how the vehicle performs.

Your vehicle is equipped with tires according to the vehicle's tire information placard on the B-pillar (the structural member at the side of the vehicle, at the rear of the driver's door opening).

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/ice-free surfaces.

Most models are equipped with "all-season" tires, which provide a somewhat higher degree of roadholding on slippery road surfaces than tires without the "all-season" rating. However, Volvo recommends using snow tires on all four wheels for good roadholding on icy or snow-covered roads.

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 vehicle's roadholding and handling characteristics.

Neumáticos recomendados

On delivery, the car is equipped with Volvo original tires that have the VOL¹ marking on the side of the tires. These tires have been designed specifically for your vehicle. It is therefore important when replacing tires that the new tires have this same marking to help maintain the vehicle's driving characteristics, comfort and fuel consumption.

Neumáticos nuevos

Los neumáticos son productos perecederos. Después de unos años, comenzarán a endurecerse y sus propiedades de adherencia se deteriorarán gradualmente. Sustituya siempre los neumáticos por los más recientes posibles. Esto es especialmente importante en el caso de los neumáticos de nieve. En el flanco del neumático se imprime una serie de números. Las últimas cuatro cifras de la serie son el sello del Departamento de Transporte (DOT) e indican la semana y el año de fabricación del neumático. El neumático de la ilustración tiene 0717 como últimas cuatro cifras, lo que significa que se fabricó en la semana 7 de 2017.

Antigüedad del neumático

Tires degrade over time, even when they are not being used. It is recommended that tires generally be replaced after 6 years of normal service. Heat caused by hot climates, frequent high loading conditions or Ultra Violet (U.V.) exposure can accelerate the aging process. The temporary spare ² should also be replaced at 6-year intervals, even if it has never been used. A tire with e.g., visible cracks or discoloration should be replaced immediately.

Economía de los neumáticos

• Mantenga la presión de los neumáticos correcta.
• Evite arrancar bruscamente, frenar con fuerza y tomar curvas a alta velocidad.
• El desgaste de los neumáticos aumenta con la velocidad.
• La alineación correcta de las ruedas delanteras es muy importante.
• Las ruedas desequilibradas reducen la economía de los neumáticos y el confort de conducción.
• Los neumáticos deben mantener el mismo sentido de rotación durante toda su vida útil.
• When replacing tires, the tires with the most tread should be mounted on the rear wheels to reduce the chance of oversteer during hard braking.
• Los golpes contra bordillos o baches pueden dañar permanentemente los neumáticos y/o las ruedas.

Rotación de neumáticos

Su vehículo no dispone de rotación de neumáticos necesaria. El estilo de conducción, la presión de los neumáticos, el clima y el estado de la carretera afectan a la rapidez con que los neumáticos envejecen y presentan signos de desgaste. Mantener la presión correcta de los neumáticos ayuda a que el desgaste de la banda de rodadura se distribuya de manera uniforme.

Para ayudar a evitar diferencias en la profundidad de la banda de rodadura y en los patrones de desgaste de los neumáticos, las ruedas delanteras y traseras deben rotarse, es decir, los neumáticos delanteros se pasan a la parte trasera y los traseros a la delantera. Idealmente, la rotación de los neumáticos debe realizarse por primera vez aproximadamente a los 5000 km (aprox. 3100 millas) y después cada 10 000 km (aprox. 6200 millas).

If you have any questions regarding tread depth, Volvo recommends consulting an authorized Volvo workshop. If significant differences in wear (> 1 mm difference in tread depth) between the tires have already occurred, the least worn tires should always be mounted on the rear wheels. A front-wheel skid (understeer) is usually easier to control than a rear-wheel skid (oversteer). If the front wheels skid, the vehicle will continue in a straight line instead of the rear wheels skidding to the side, which could cause you to completely lose control of the vehicle. It is therefore important that the rear wheels never lose grip before the front wheels.

Almacenamiento de ruedas y neumáticos

When storing complete wheels (tires mounted on rims), they should be suspended off the floor or placed on their sides on the floor. Tires not mounted on rims should be stored on their sides or standing upright, but should not be suspended.

• The wheel and tire sizes for your Volvo are specified to meet stringent stability and handling requirements. Unapproved wheel/tire size combinations can negatively affect your vehicle's stability and handling.
• Any damage caused by installation of unapproved wheel/tire size combinations will not be covered by your new vehicle warranty. Volvo assumes no responsibility for death, injury, or expenses that may result from such installations.

¹ Esto puede variar según las medidas específicas de los neumáticos.

² No disponible en todos los modelos.