Wheel and tyre recommendations
Volvo recommends that you only use wheel rims and tyres that have been tested and approved by Volvo and are genuine Volvo accessories. A complete wheel refers to when tyres are fitted onto wheel rims.
Recommended tyres
On delivery, the car is equipped with Volvo original tyres that have the VOL marking on their sides[1]. These tyres are carefully adapted to the car. It is therefore important that if you change tyres, the new tyres also have this marking in order to maintain the car's driving characteristics, comfort and electricity consumption.
Original tyres
Your car is originally equipped with tyres according to the label found on the pillar by the driver door.
The tyres have good roadholding properties and provide good driving characteristics on dry and wet road surfaces. Remember, however, that the tyres have been developed to provide these properties on roads that are free from ice and snow. Even if the car is equipped with stability systems or all-wheel drive, these tyres are not designed for winter driving. Change to winter tyres when the weather requires you to.
Some cars are equipped with a combination of tyres and wheel rims with extra-high performance. They are designed to be capable on dry road surfaces and with resistance against aquaplaning. These may be more sensitive to damage on the road surface and, depending on conditions, may have a shorter service life.
"All-season" tyres provide slightly better roadholding on slippery road surfaces than tyres without the "all-season" classification. However, for good roadholding on icy or snow-covered roads, Volvo recommends winter tyres on all four wheels.
Tyre age
Volvo recommends that tyres should be changed after 6 years from the date when they are first used. If you are unable to determine the date, use the DOT[2] marking on the tyre sidewall. Tyres age and deteriorate over time, even if they are rarely used. The function can therefore be affected. Heat caused by hot climates, frequently carrying heavy loads or exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation may accelerate the ageing process. Cracks or discolouration are examples of external signs which indicate that the tyre is unsuitable for use. A tyre that has visible signs of deterioration should be changed immediately.
Replacing tyres
Never switch originally fitted wheels between the front and rear axles.
Note that the front and rear pairs of wheels have different dimensions. Never switch originally fitted wheels between the front and rear axles.
When you replace your tyres, you must make sure that all four tyres have the right size designation for their corresponding axle, are of the same type (radial), and are preferably from the same manufacturer as the original tyres. Volvo recommends that you use VOL marked tyres. Otherwise there is a risk of changing the car's roadholding properties and driving characteristics.
If the wheels are fitted incorrectly, the car's braking characteristics and capacity to deflect rain and slush are adversely affected.
Wheel rims and tyre sizes
Warning
- Your Volvo's wheel rim and tyre sizes are specified to meet stringent requirements for stability and driving characteristics. Unapproved combinations of wheel rim size and tyre size may have a negative effect on the car's stability and driving characteristics.
- Any damage caused by the fitting of unapproved combinations of wheel rim size and tyre size are not covered by the new car warranty. Volvo accepts no liability for death, personal injury or any costs caused by such installations.
- Do not use steel or aluminium wheel rims which are damaged, cracked or deformed, which have extensive corrosion damage, or which have been welded or repaired.
