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Rotating Directional tires V70-XC70 1998

posted by  someone claiming to be Ray N. on  Tue Apr 23 08:16 CST 2002 [RELATED]

You should ask the dealer to print out technical service bulletin
446005 for you. It covers issues with tires on AWD models. I think you
will want to figure out how to rotate the tires such that the tire
size, between all of them, stays very constant since a variation in size
can cause problems. I think the owners manual actuially list the
maximum size variation allowed.

Here is a bit of the TSB from alldatadiy.com (I have a subscription):




Note! To prevent deterioration in the function of the power transmission system on All-wheel drive (AWD) cars, it is important to follow the instructions below.
1
All Wheel Drive vehicles have special requirements for tires and wheels. It is very important that the tire replacement guidelines below are followed. Failure to do so can result in damage to the AWD components (angle gear, viscous coupling/freewheel unit).

Always drive on tires of identical brand, size, construction (radial), tread pattern, load-, speed-, traction-, temperature-, and treadwear rating.

Never drive on mixed tires, except for brief periods when the temporary spare tire is in use.

Always use properly inflated tires of correct dimensions. Tire size and inflation pressures are shown on the tire pressure label located inside the fuel filler door.

Caution! Failure to always drive on properly inflated, identical tires of correct dimensions may result in a circumference difference between tires on the front and rear axles. This will cause excessive tire wear and may damage the transmission and all wheel drive system.

2
Replacing the tires

When tire replacement is necessary, Volvo strongly recommends replacing all four tires at the same time with identical tires as explained above. Failure to do so can result in circumference differences that may damage the transmission and all wheel drive system.

If only one or two tires are replaced, the new tire(s) must be identical to the tires with which the car was built, and must be mounted on the FRONT AXLE ONLY! Failure to do this may damage the transmission and all wheel drive system.





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New Rotating Directional tires [V70-XC70][1998]
posted by  Dsides  on Tue Apr 23 07:52 CST 2002 >


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