2009 Volvo XC70 Owner's Manual - Page 249

06 Maintenance and specifications Wheels and tires Tire inflation pressure table - Canadian models The following tire pressures are recommended by Volvo for your vehicle. Refer to the tire inflation placard for information specific to the tires installed on your vehicle at the factory. Tire size Cold tire pressure for up to 5 persons Front psi/kPa Rear psi/kPa 38/260 Optional tire pressure for up to 3 persons Front psi/kPa 33/230 Rear psi/kPa 33/230 225/55 R16 225/50 R 17 245/45 R 17 T 125/80 R 17 38/260 61/420 61/420 61/420 61/420 4. 15: The diameter of the wheel rim (in inches). 5. 95: The tire's load index. In this example, a load index of 95 equals a maximum load of 1521 lbs (690 kg). 6. H: The tire's speed rating, or the maximum speed at which the tire is designed to be driven for extended periods of time, carrying a permissible load for the vehicle, and with correct inflation pressure. For example, H indicates a speed rating of 130 mph (210 km/h). 06 Tire designations 5 6 7 9 8 Federal law mandates that tire manufacturers place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires (see the illustration). The following information is listed on the tire sidewall: 4 3 2 1 10 The tire designation (the following figures are examples of a tire designation): 1. 215: the width of the tire (in millimeters) from sidewall edge to sidewall edge. The larger the number, the wider the tire. 2. 65: The ratio of the tire's height to its width. 3. R: Radial tire. 11 12 G010753 249