WHEELS AND TYRES
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* Option/accessory. 321
Wheel nuts
Wheel nuts are used to fasten the wheels at the
hubs and are available in different versions.
Standard wheel nuts
Bulge acorn wheel nuts
Locking wheel nuts
Tightening torque
•Type 1 wheel nut (steel wheel rim): 110
Nm
•Type 2 wheel nut (aluminium wheel rim):
130 Nm
•Type 3 Lockable wheel nut (steel/alumi-
nium wheel rim): 110 Nm
Only use rims that are tested and approved by
Volvo and which are Volvo genuine accessories.
Check the torque with a torque wrench.
Locking wheel nuts*
Locking wheel nuts can be used on both alumi-
nium and steel rims. Under the cargo area floor
there is space for the sleeve for the lockable
wheel nuts.
Related information
•Wheel and wheel rim dimensions (p. 319)
Winter tyres
Winter tyres are tyres that are adapted for winter
road conditions.
Winter tyres
Volvo recommends winter tyres with particular
dimensions. Tyre dimensions are dependent on
engine variant. When driving on winter tyres, the
correct type of tyres must be fitted to all four
wheels.
NOTE
Volvo recommends that you consult a Volvo
dealer about which wheel rim and tyre types
are most suitable.
Studded tyres
Studded winter tyres should be run in gently for
500-1000 km so the studs settle properly into
the tyres. This gives the tyre, and especially the
studs, a longer service life.
NOTE
The legal provisions for the use of studded
tyres vary from country to country.
Tread depth
Road conditions with ice, slush and low tempera-
tures place considerably higher demands on tyres
than summer conditions. Volvo therefore recom-