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1979 Volvo 242 244 245

Front Rear Front Rear Front Rear

242/244 920(420) 175 R 14 26(180) 27(190) 26(180) 32(230) 30(210) 36(250)

242/244 920(420) DR 78-14 26(180) 28(200) 26(180) 32(230) 26(180) 32(230)

242 GT 920(420) 185/70 R 14 26(180) 27(180) 28(200) 32(230) 28(200) 32(230)

245 1120(520) 185 R 14 27(190) 30(210) 28(200) 36(250) 28(200) 36(250)

245 1120(520) DR 78-14 26(180) 30(210) 26(180) 32(230) * *

"Special Spare" B 78-14 36(250) 36(250) 36(250) 36(250) ** **

* Max 75 mph (120 km/h)

** Max 50 mph (80 km/h)

pg. 69 Wheels and tires

Snow tires

Studded snow tires require a running-in period of 300-600 miles (500-1,000 km). During this period

avoid any hard cornering, acceleration or braking.

Radial snow tires, with or without studs, are recommended for winter driving.

Tire Chains can be used on the rear wheels only providing that the chains do not project far enough

from the tire that they can chafe against the brake caliper or other components.

Strap-on emergency chains must not be used since the space between the brake calipers and the

wheel rims does not allow sufficient clearance.

WARNING!

Air dam

An air dam can negatively influence the normal flow of air to the front wheel brakes. Therefore,

special light alloy wheel rims or steel wheel rims should be used in conjunction with the air dam.

Spare tire (242 GT)

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