96960_501.htm, 1996 volvo 960, Wheels and tires – Volvo 960 User Manual
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1996 Volvo 960
Wheels and tires
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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
Snow chains, Winter tires
Inflation pressure
pg. 5:2 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 = tire width in mm.
60 = tire profile. This is the relationship (in percent) between the section height and the width of the tire.
R = radial tires.
15 = diameter in inches on all four wheels.
The tires have good road holding characteristics and offer good handling on dry and wet surfaces. Your
Volvo may be equipped with "all-season" tires, which provide a somewhat higher degree of winter
roadholding on slippery surfaces than tires without the "all-season" rating. However, for optimum road
holding on icy or snow covered roads - we recommend suitable winter tires.
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 car's
road-holding and handling characteristics.
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