General, Changing wheels, Wheels and tyres – Volvo 2007 S80 User Manual

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06 Maintenance and specifications

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Wheels and tyres

06

General

Tyres greatly affect the car’s driving charac-
teristics. The type of tyre, dimensions, tyre
pressure and speed rating are important for
how the car performs.

Direction of rotation

The arrow shows the tyre’s direction of rotation

Tyres with a tread pattern which are de-
signed to only turn in one direction have the
direction of rotation marked with an arrow.
The tyre must always rotate in the same di-
rection throughout its lifespan. Tyres should
only be switched between front and rear po-
sitions, never between left and right-hand
sides, or vice versa. If the tyre is mounted in-
correctly, the car’s braking characteristics
and capacity to force rain and slush out of
the way are adversely affected.

Follow the recommended tyre pressures
specified on the tyre pressure label, see
page 208.

Changing wheels

Removing

Mounting points

Set up the warning triangle if a wheel must be
replaced at a busy location. The car and jack
must be on a firm horizontal surface.

1. Apply the parking brake and engage first

gear, or position

P

if the car has an

automatic gearbox.

2. Take out the spare wheel, jack and

wheel wrench that are located under the
carpet in the cargo area.

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NOTE

Ensure that tyres of the same type and di-
mensions, and also the same make, are fit-
ted to all four wheels.

NOTE

Use the jack belonging to the car.

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