Volvo S70 - Manual (Page 135)

2000 Volvo S & V70
for the tire to warm up and consequently longer for the flat spot to disappear.
CAUTION: The car must not be driven with wheels of different dimensions or with a spare tire other
than the one that came with the car. The use of different size wheels can seriously damage your car's
transmission *.
* This also applies to models equipped with All Wheel Drive (AWD)
pg. 89 Wheels and tires
Snow chains
Snow chains can be used on your Volvo with the following restrictions:
· Snow chains should be installed on front wheels only (this applies to cars with front wheel drive and
to cars equipped with All Wheel Drive). Use only Volvo approved snow chains.
· Snow chains can be mounted on the following tire dimensions:
Front wheel drive: 185/65 R15 and 195/60 R15. Tire dimension
205/55 R15 and 205/50 R16 require a special type of snow chain. Chains cannot be used on front wheel
drive models equipped with 205/55 R16 tires.
All Wheel Drive: Special snow chains are available for AWD models equipped with 195/65 R15 and
205/55 R16 tires.
Chains cannot be used on V 70 XC AWD models equipped with 205/65 R15 tires. Consult your
Volvo retailer.
If accessory, aftermarket or "custom" tires and wheels are installed and are of a size different than the
original tires and wheels, chains in some cases CANNOT be used. Sufficient clearances between chains
and brakes, suspension and body components must be maintained.
· Some strapon type chains will interfere with brake components and therefore CANNOT be used.
Consult your Volvo retailer for additional snow chain information.
CAUTION:
· Check local regulations regarding the use of snow chains before installing.
· Always follow the chain manufacturer's installation instructions carefully. Install chains as tightly as
possible and retighten periodically.
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