Can you put winter tires on existing rims?
If you’re running snow tires during the cold weather months, you have two options when it comes time to swap your summer tires for winter tires. You can either buy the snow tires appropriate for your region’s winter conditions and mount those on your existing wheels, or you can buy a whole new set of tires and wheels.
Should I downsize my rims for winter tires?
Tire downsizing is an important winter driving preparation. Not only are snow tires expensive, especially larger diameter ones, they can also be less effective on snow and ice. We will help ensure your tires and wheels are the proper diameter, to keep your speedometer and traction control accurate.
Do you need snow tires on all wheels?
Why Do I Need Four Snow Tires? Whether your vehicle is front or rear-wheel drive, winter tires are best applied to all wheel positions. Only installing snow tires on the front wheels increases the risk of losing rear tire traction while braking or cornering on wintery roads.
Should I size down for snow tires?
Most car experts agree that if you run your vehicle with 17-inch, 18-inch, or even larger-sized wheels during the spring, summer, and fall, you really should consider downsizing your winter set of wheels to 16-inch, maybe even 15-inch, if possible.
Can I use aluminum rims in winter?
Unlike durable steel wheels, the aluminium version is more prone to corrosion. This means that: in winter, alloy wheels can oxidise on the flange. The flange is the curved edge of the wheel rim. Without adequate coating, small bubbles will quickly develop.
What kind of tires do Volvo Cars use?
Volvo has selected and approved the right tires for your car to provide you with superior winter driving performance. The result is a winter tire offering that provides you with the best possible grip, performance, durability and noise levels.
When to use winter wheels on a Volvo?
Winter wheels are essential for driving on icy surfaces such as snow, or when temperatures fall below 7°C. They are designed and tested to work in conjunction with the world-class safety features in your Volvo.
Where can I buy Volvo parts and accessories?
ViVA Performance is a specialty online retailer that provides performance, maintenance, and replacement products for Volvo, Saab and BMW passenger car models. We specialize in Volvo parts and accessories with a thorough understanding of Volvo engine and chassis codes, Model Year differences, and product compatibility.