Wheel and tire recommendations
Volvo recommends that you only use wheel rims and tires that have been tested and approved by Volvo and are genuine Volvo accessories. A complete wheel refers to a tire mounted onto a wheel rim.
Recommended tires
On delivery, the vehicle is equipped with Volvo original tires that have the VOL marking on their sides[1]. These tires are carefully adapted to the vehicle. It is therefore important to use new tires with this marking when you change tires, in order to maintain the vehicle's driving characteristics, comfort and electricity consumption.
Original tires
Your vehicle is originally equipped with tires that match the data on the label found on the pillar by the driver door.
The tires have good road-holding properties and provide good driving characteristics on dry and wet road surfaces. Remember, however, that the tires have been developed to provide these properties on roads that are free from ice and snow. Even if the vehicle is equipped with stability systems or all-wheel drive, these tires are not designed for winter driving. Change to winter tires when the weather requires you to.
Some vehicles are equipped with tire and rim combinations that offer 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 tires provide slightly better roadholding on slippery road surfaces than tires without the "all-season" classification. However, for good road-holding on icy or snow-covered roads, Volvo recommends winter tires on all four wheels.
Tire age
Volvo recommends that tires 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 tire sidewall. Tires 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 aging process. Cracks or discoloration are examples of external signs indicating that the tire is unsuitable for use. A tire that has visible signs of deterioration should be changed immediately.
Replacing tires
Note that the front and rear wheel pairs have different dimensions. Never swap the originally mounted wheels between the front and rear axles.
When you replace your tires, you must make sure that all four tires 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 tires. Volvo recommends that you use VOL-marked tires. Otherwise there is a risk of changing the vehicle's roadholding properties and driving characteristics.
If the wheels are mounted incorrectly, the vehicle's braking characteristics and capacity to deflect rain and slush are adversely affected.
Wheel rims and tire sizes
Warning
- Your Volvo's wheel rim and tire sizes are specified to meet stringent requirements for stability and driving characteristics. Unapproved combinations of wheel rim size and tire size may have a negative effect on vehicle stability and driving characteristics.
- Any damage caused by the mounting of unapproved combinations of wheel rim size and tire size are not covered by the new vehicle warranty. Volvo accepts no liability for death, personal injury or any costs caused by such installations.
- Do not use steel or aluminum wheel rims that are damaged, cracked or deformed, that have extensive corrosion damage, or that have been welded or repaired.
