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New Tires
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 i ...

Speed-dependent steering force*
Steering force increases with the speed of the vehicle to give the driver enhanced sensitivity. At low speed the vehicle is easy to steer in order to facilitate parking, etc. Steering force can b ...

Chassis, steering and brakes
Excellent driving dynamics was a priority for the new Volvo C70. Convertible cars are renowned for poor structural rigidity - which hurts handling response, refinement and safety. By contrast, the ...