Volvo Winter Tires: Grip to Spare

As the winter season approaches, the Swedish manufacturer is focusing on advanced safety measures and is once again providing useful tips for Volvo winter rims and tires to cope with all winter weather conditions.

Volvo Laval, a dealer near the North Shore, Saint-Eustache and just a few minutes from Montreal, not only knows all Volvo models inside out, but also knows that the grip of Volvo tires is worth talking about.

Safety to Spare

We all know that the Swedish manufacturer is one step ahead of the competition in terms of advanced safety and all its products have been designed to last a long time. In addition, Volvo has set an ambitious target for the end of 2020, namely that no deaths or serious injuries will occur in a new Volvo vehicle. "IntelliSafe" technology includes advanced driving assistance features, anti-lock brakes (ABS) and an electronic stability control system that provides the best possible collision avoidance support.

The overall technology has one thing in common: it depends on braking and steering performance, which depends exclusively on the grip of the tires. That being said, rims and tires are the biggest factors of increased grip in cold weather. Volvo rims and winter tires are recommended for several reasons:

1. The rubber of the tires remains flexible, even at temperatures below 7°C.

2. Volvo's tread has been specially designed for winter driving.

3. Tires have significantly better grip than all-season tires.

4. The design and style match perfectly with all Volvo models.

5. Volvo rims fit perfectly onto your vehicle, no matter what the model.

6. Rim assemblies and rubber tires have been tested and approved.

This combination of rims and tires has been designed to help you get the most out of your Volvo vehicle during the winter season. When the Swedish manufacturer talks about the grip of its tires, it means that they have undergone every possible test. Sweden is used to cold and harsh winters. Volvo is testing all their vehicles, rims and tires in Lapland, in the north of the country. The tests carried out make it possible to certify the performance of the rim and winter tire assemblies.

Volvo winter tires are made of special rubber compounds that remain malleable and flexible to promote traction, and have a special tread pattern that also facilitates driving in winter. Evidence shows that all-season tires require a 33% greater distance than winter tires to bring the vehicle to a stop, while summer tires require a 127% greater distance to achieve a full stop.

Such findings make all the difference and ensure manoeuvrability on snow, ice, and freezing rain, and a much shorter braking distance. In short, the tire and rim together are a perfect match. They have been designed to enhance the vehicle's performance, and this combo is becoming a must as the cold season approaches.

Why is Volvo Laval so Focused on Road Safety?

A strong supporter of advanced safety measures, Volvo Laval is constantly looking to introduce products that will add safety, performance and manoeuvrability to your Volvo, regardless of the season.

Our rim and winter tire assemblies have been tested extensively under extreme winter conditions north of the Arctic Circle. Volvo Laval knows that the seasons compromise the effectiveness of road grip, and that's why we recommend high-performance wheel and winter tire assemblies.

Book an appointment now for the next winter season with Volvo Laval's technical service. Our advisors and experts can help you make the right choice for the winter of 2019-2020, which will be knocking on our doors before we know it. Volvo Laval, near the North Shore, Saint-Eustache and just minutes from Montreal, has selected the best tires for its rim and winter tire sets. As a Volvo driver, you always get the right tires for your vehicle. Come and visit us soon, we are waiting for you!