2009 Volvo XC70 Owner's Manual - Page 255

06 Maintenance and specifications Wheels and tires Tire rotation Your vehicle has no recommended tire rotation. The following information is intended to help you understand why. pension. Tire rotation, on the other hand, could make suspension wear harder to detect. Early detection is very important, because suspension problems can make tire wear worse. wheel with a normal wheel as soon as possible. The car's handling may be altered by the use of the spare wheel. The correct tire pressure for the spare wheel is stated in the tire pressure tables on pages 248 and 249. Tread set As a tire ages and the rubber cures, front and rear tires set at different angles. Therefore, if tires are rotated, the tread will eventually set at an angle that is a compromise. Even if ride, handling, and road noise may still seem acceptable, they may not be optimal. Further, tires that are rotated, but not on a regular basis, may actually cause more tire noise, faster tire wear, and unpleasant changes in steering feel and vehicle handling. A tire that can fully adapt to its position will provide better steering feel, lower tire noise, and better fuel economy. If you do rotate your tires... Please follow the tire manufacturer's recommendations, as outlined in the tire manufacturers tire warranty pamphlet. Your Volvo retailer can also provide guidance based on your particular driving circumstances. WARNING Current legislation prohibits the use of the "Temporary Spare" tire other than as a temporary replacement for a punctured tire. It must be replaced as soon as possible by a standard tire. Road holding and handling may be affected with the "Temporary Spare" in use. Changing a wheel CAUTION The vehicle must never be driven with more than one temporary spare wheel. Braking stability performance Your vehicle is driven mainly by the front tires, which will wear faster. This can be beneficial. Having more tread on the rear tires will help reduce oversteer. Oversteer is when a vehicle wants to keep turning because of momentum and dynamic forces on its suspension. The spare wheel is located in the spare wheel well with the rim side down. There are two foam blocks, one under the spare wheel and one over/inside. The upper one contains all tools. G017464 06 The same bolt runs through to secure the spare wheel and the foam blocks. Suspension wear diagnostics Every suspension needs periodic inspection and maintenance. A tire's wear pattern can be an aid in detecting a suspension problem. Each tire, if left in place, tells a story about the sus- Location of jack and tools Taking out the spare wheel Spare wheel The spare wheel (Temporary spare) is only intended for temporary use. Replace the spare 1. Fold the rear edge of the floor mat forward. 2. Open the floor hatch. 255