Volvo 960 - Manual (Page 176)

1996 Volvo 960
pg. 5:3 Wheels and tires
Snow chains
Snow tire chains can be used on your Volvo with the following restrictions:
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Snow chains should be installed on your rear wheels only.
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Snow chains can only be used on tires which are not wider than 195 mm.
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Sufficient clearances between chains and brakes, suspension and body components must be
maintained.
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Some strap-on type chains will interfere with brake components and therefore CANNOT be used.
CAUTION:
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Check local regulations regarding the use of snow chains before installing.
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Always follow the chains manufacturer's installation instructions carefully. Install chains as tightly as
possible and re-tighten periodically.
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Never exceed the chain manufacture's specified maximum speed limit. (Under no circumstances
should that limit be higher than 30 mph (50 km/h).
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Avoid bumps, holes or sharp turns when driving with snow chains.
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The handling of the vehicle can be adversely affected when driving with chains. Avoid fast or sharp
turns as well as locked wheel braking.
Snow tires, studded tires *
Tires for winter use:
Owners who live in or regularly commute through areas with sustained periods of snow or icy driving
conditions are strongly advised to fit suitable winter tires to help retain the highest degree of traction.
It is important to install winter tires on all four wheels to help retain traction during cornering, braking
and accelerating. Failure to do so could reduce traction to an unsafe level or adversely affect handling.
Do not mix tires of different design as this could also negatively affect overall tire road grip.
Winter tires wear more quickly on dry roads in warm weather. They should be removed when the winter
driving season has ended.
Studded tires should be run-in 300-600 miles (500-1000 km) during which the car should be driven as
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