Volvo 1997 850 - Manual (Page 182)

1997 Volvo 850
Wheels and tires
pg. 5:1 Wheels and tires
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.
pg. 5:2 General information, Wear indicator, Tire economy, Flat spots
pg. 5:3 Snow chains, Winter tires
pg. 5:4 Inflation pressure
pg. 5:5 Uniform tire quality grading
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 195/60R15:
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.
The tires have good road holding characteristics and offer good handling on dry and wet surfaces. It
should be noted however that the tires have been developed to give these features on snow/ice-free
surfaces. Certain models are 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 on all four
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