Volvo S70 - Manual (Page 133)

2000 Volvo S & V70
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S & V70
Chapter 5 - Wheels and tires
pg. 87 Wheels and tires
The handling and riding comfort of the vehicle is dependent on the inflation pressure and the type of
tires fitted. Read the following pages carefully.
General information, Wear indicator, Tire economy, Flat
spots
88
Snow chains, Winter tires 89
Inflation pressure 90
Uniform tire quality grading 91
pg. 88 Wheels and tires
General information
Your vehicle is equipped with tires according to the tire information label located on the rear
facing side of the right front door.
The following is an example of a tire designation code 195/60R15:
195 = tire width in mm.
60 = tire profile. This is the relationship (in percent) between the section height and width of the tire.
R = radial tires.
15 = diameter in inches.
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