Traction

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.

Pneus recommandés

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.

Pneus neufs

Les pneus sont des produits périssables. Après quelques années, ils commencent à durcir et leurs propriétés d'adhérence se dégradent progressivement. Remplacez toujours les pneus par les plus récents possible. C'est particulièrement important pour les pneus neige. Une série de chiffres est imprimée sur le flanc du pneu. Les quatre derniers chiffres de la série correspondent au cachet du Département des transports (DOT) et indiquent la semaine et l'année de fabrication du pneu. Le pneu de l'illustration porte 0717 comme quatre derniers chiffres, ce qui signifie qu'il a été fabriqué la semaine 7 de l'année 2017.

Âge du pneu

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.

Économie des pneus

• Maintenez la pression de gonflage correcte des pneus.
• Évitez les départs rapides, les freinages brusques et les virages serrés.
• L'usure des pneus augmente avec la vitesse.
• Un bon parallélisme des roues avant est très important.
• Des roues mal équilibrées réduisent la durée de vie des pneus et le confort de conduite.
• Les pneus doivent conserver le même sens de rotation pendant toute leur durée de vie.
• 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.
• Les chocs contre les bordures ou les nids-de-poule peuvent endommager définitivement les pneus et/ou les jantes.

Permutation des pneus

L'usure des pneus varie. Le style de conduite, la pression des pneus, le climat et l'état des routes influent sur la vitesse de vieillissement des pneus et sur l'apparition de signes d'usure. Maintenir la pression correcte des pneus contribue à une usure uniforme de la bande de roulement.

Pour éviter la formation de différences de profondeur de sculpture et de motifs d'usure sur les pneus, les roues avant et arrière doivent être permutées, c'est-à-dire que les pneus avant doivent être placés à l'arrière et les pneus arrière à l'avant. Idéalement, la première permutation doit être effectuée après environ 5 000 km (env. 3 100 miles), puis tous les 10 000 km (env. 6 200 miles).

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.

Stockage des roues et des pneus

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 Cela peut varier selon les dimensions spécifiques des pneus.

² Non disponible sur tous les modèles.