Summer and winter tires
The arrows shows the direction of rotation of the tire
- When switching between summer and winter tires, mark the tires to indicate where they were mounted on the car, e.g., LF = left front, RR = right rear
- Tires with tread designed to roll in only one direction are marked with an arrow on the sidewall.
- Incorrectly mounted tires impair the car's braking properties and ability to force aside rain, snow and slush.
- The tires with the most tread should always be at the rear (to reduce the risk of skidding).
- Contact a Volvo workshop if you are unsure about the tread depth.
See also:
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Tread wear indicator
The tires have wear indicator strips running across or parallel to the tread.
The letters TWI are printed on the side of the tire. When approximately 1/16" (1.6
mm) is left on the tread, th ...
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