Specifications

1979 Volvo 264 265
pg. 67 Wheels and tires
Checking and correcting tire pressure
Check the tire pressure when refueling.
The tire pressure should only be corrected when the tires are cold.
With warm tires, correct only when the pressure is too low. The tire temperature rises after driving just a
few miles.
Tire pressures, cold tires, psi(kPa)
Model Tire
Normal speed >75 mph (120 km/h)
Vehicle capacity
weight
1-3 pers Full load
Front Rear Front Rear Front Rear
264 185/70 R 14
27
(190)
27 (190) 28 (200) 32 (230) 28 (200) 32 (230) 920
265 185 R 14
27
(190)
30 (210) 28 (200) 36 (250) 28 (200) 36 (250) 990
See Consumer Information Booklet for complete tire pressure information.
Wear indicator
The tires have a so-called "wear indicator" in the form of a number of narrow strips running across or
parallel to the tread. When approx. 1/16" = 1.5 mm is left on the tread, these strips show up and indicate
the tire should be replaced.
Tires with less than 1/16" tread have a very poor grip in rain or snow.
How to improve tire economy
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