Recommended tires
On delivery, the vehicle is equipped with Volvo original tires that have the VOL marking on their sides1. 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.
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 service life of less than 30,000 km (20,000 miles). Even if the vehicle is equipped with AWD or stability systems, these tires are not designed for winter driving and should be changed to winter tires as the weather requires.
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 of normal use. Tires age and deteriorate over time, even if they are rarely or never used. The function can therefore be affected. This applies to all tires that are stored for future use. 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.
When you replace your tires, it is important to use the newest tires possible. This is especially important with regard to winter tires. Use the tires' DOT2 markings to determine how old your tires are.
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. Otherwise there is a risk of changing the vehicle's roadholding properties and driving characteristics.
The wheel must always rotate in the same direction throughout its lifespan.
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.
