Wheels, Tires, Hubs, Rear Suspension (1998-2002): Tires
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Volvo C70, 2001 Volvo C70, 2000 Volvo C70, 1999 Volvo C70, and 1998 Volvo C70. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Tire Pressures, Cold Tires kPa (psi)
| - | - | 1-3 kPa (psi) | Full load kPa (psi) | ||
| Car type/tire sizes | Km/h | Front | Rear | Front | Rear |
| 4 door without turbocharger (TC) | - | - | - | - | - |
| 185/65 R15 | 0-160 | 220 (32) | 200 (29) | 230 (33) | 250 (36) |
| 195/60 R15 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 205/55 R15 | 160- | 250 (36) | 250 (36) | 260 (38) | 280 (41) |
| 4 door with turbocharger (TC) | - | - | - | - | - |
| 205/50 ZR16 | 0-160 | 230 (33) | 210 (30) | 250 (36) | 250 (36) |
| M+S 185/65 R15 | 160- | 280 (41) | 260 (38) | 290 (42) | 290 (42) |
| (M+S = winter tire) | - | - | - | - | - |
| Spare tire | - | - | - | - | - |
| (Temporary spare) | - | - | - | - | - |
| T115/70 R15 | 0-80 | 420 (60) | 420 (60) | 420 (60) | 420 (60) |
| 5 door without turbocharger (TC) | - | - | - | - | - |
| 185/65 R15 | 0-160 | 220 (32) | 210 (30) | 240 (35) | 280 (41) |
| 195/60 R15 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 205/55 R15 | 160- | 250 (36) | 250 (36) | 260 (38) | 310 (45) |
| 5 door with turbocharger (TC) | - | - | - | - | - |
| 205/50 ZR 16 | 0-160 | 230 (33) | 220 (32) | 250 (36) | 280 (41) |
| M+S 185/65 R15 (M+S = winter tire) | 160- | 280 (41) | 270 (39) | 290 (42) | 320 (46) |
| Spare tire | - | - | - | - | - |
| (Temporary spare) | - | - | - | - | - |
| T115/70 R15 | 0-80 | 420 (60) | 420 (60) | 420 (60) | 420 (60) |
For sustained driving at high speed (above 160 km/h) tire pressure in cold tires should be raised by according to the information on the tire pressure decal.
NOTE:
Does not apply to "Temporary spare" type. The maximum speed with this tire is 80 km/h.
| Conversion Table | ||
|---|---|---|
| 200 kPa = 29 psi | 260 kPa = 38 psi | 320 kPa = 46 psi |
| 210 kPa = 30 psi | 270 kPa = 39 psi | 330 kPa = 48 psi |
| 220 kPa = 32 psi | 280 kPa = 41 psi | 340 kPa = 49 psi |
| 230 kPa = 33 psi | 290 kPa = 42 psi | 350 kPa = 51 psi |
| 240 kPa = 35 psi | 300 kPa = 44 psi | - |
| 250 kPa = 36 psi | 310 kPa = 45 psi | 420 kPa = 60 psi |