Pg. 167 wheels and tires vehicle loading – Volvo V70 User Manual
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2007 Volvo V70
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Rim: The metal support (wheel) for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are
seated.
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Maximum load rating: a figure indicating the maximum load in pounds and kilograms that can be
carried by the tire. This rating is established by the tire manufacturer.
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Maximum permissible inflation pressure: the greatest amount of air pressure that should ever be
put in the tire. This limit is set by the tire manufacturer.
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Recommended tire inflation pressure: inflation pressure, established by Volvo, which is based on
the type of tires that are mounted on a vehicle at the factory. This inflation pressure is affected by the
number of occupants in the vehicle, the amount of cargo, and the speed at which the vehicle will be
driven for a prolonged period. This information can be found on the tire inflation placard(s) located on
the driver's side B-pillar or on the inside of the fuel filler door on Canadian models, and in the tire
inflation table in this chapter.
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Cold tires: The tires are considered to be cold when they have the same temperature as the
surrounding (ambient) air. This temperature is normally reached after the vehicle has been parked for at
least 3 hours.
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Vehicle loading
Properly loading your vehicle will provide maximum return of vehicle design performance.
Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms for determining your vehicle's
weight ratings, with or without a trailer, from the vehicle's Federal/ Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards (FMVSS/CMVSS) label, and the vehicle's tire information placard:
Curb weight
The weight of the vehicle including a full tank of fuel and all standard equipment. It does not include
passengers, cargo, or optional equipment.
Capacity weight
All weight added to the curb weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer hitch
tongue load is also part of cargo weight.
NOTE: For trailer towing information, please refer to the section "Towing a trailer" on
Permissible axle weight
The maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). These numbers are
shown on the Federal/Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS/ CMVSS) label. The total
load on each axle must never exceed its maximum permissible weight.
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
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