New Tires

New Tires - Introduction - General information - Wheels and tires - Volvo XC60 Owners Manual - Volvo XC60

Remember that tires are perishable goods. As

Remember that tires are perishable goods. As of 2000, the manufacturing week and year (Department of Transportation (DOT) stamp) will be indicated with 4 digits (e.g., 1510 means that the tire illustrated was manufactured during week 15 of 2010).

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    Inflation placard
    Tire inflation placard ...

    Weight distribution affects handling
    At the specified curb weight your vehicle has a tendency to understeer, which means that the steering wheel has to be turned more than might seem appropriate for the curvature of a bend. This ...

    Checking tire pressure
    Cold tires Inflation pressure should be checked when the tires are cold. The tires are considered to be cold when they have the same temperature as the surrounding (ambient) air. This temperature ...