Since its launch in the summer of 2000, the Volvo S60 has evolved through 3 consecutive generations. The first, marketed until 2009, focused on safety. From 2010 to 2018, the 2nd generation, introducing a more modern design and advances in safety (City Safety system). Then, the third generation has been marketed since 2019, based on the SPA platform, offering new comfort and safety...
Are you a proud owner of a Volvo and not sure about Volvo winter wheels? You don't understand the difference with standard alloy wheels? Well in this article, we'll take a look at the genuine Vovlo wheels and their safety advantages.
Increased safety with Volvo's winter wheel kit
In Canada, and more specifically in Quebec, we all know the importance of choosing the best tires for our Volvo. In winter, this is even more important to face the difficult conditions.
The wheels are elements that should not be ignored, because they also have an important role to play.
Genuine Volvo wheels are built and designed exclusively for your Volvo. Firstly in terms of design to complete its aesthetic finish, but above all for your safety.
- Intelligent design
The wheels produced by Volvo are, as we said, in accordance with the curves of your car, but they are also made to protect your Volvo.
Indeed, their curves have been designed to facilitate the ventilation of the brake discs, thus avoiding excessive heating and early wear of the brake pads.
They also reduce the projection of mud, rain or debris around the vehicle and on the brakes.
- Adapted to Volvo safety standards
These "mags" are also designed and made by Swedish engineers to meet the most advanced safety standards in the industry. These Volvo wheels undergo resistance tests up to the "crash test" of vehicles.
Thus, Volvo guarantees you an increased resistance during an impact and the maximum protection for the passengers of the vehicle.
- Developed by Volvo, for your Volvo
Each wheel is made according to the specific parameters of your Volvo. Depending on the weight and size of your vehicle, the driving dynamics are not the same.
That's why Volvo engineers pay attention to every detail and design in each wheel to perfectly fit each of the Swedish brand's models.
In our Volvo service center, we have already seen vehicles being serviced with generic wheels with a difference in diameter at the hub. It is made possible to adapt to a maximum of vehicles on the market. This small millimeter of movement that looks like nothing, can be responsible for wheel misalignment, vibration in the steering wheel and thus a increased chance of a safety issue for your vehicle..
With Volvo wheels, there is no risk because they are perfectly adapted to each vehicle of the Swedish range by being hub centric.
- Tested and developed in difficult conditions
We were talking about the climate in Quebec, but Swedish winters are just as tough. Volvo engineers test the genuine Volvo wheels in conditions that are similar to those in Quebec.
More resistant than standard alloy wheels
The number one enemy of the roads in Montreal and in Quebec in general is of course the potholes. Easily formed during winter when the ice breaks up, they are an incredible hazard to your tires and the wheels of your Volvo.
Designed for your safety, Volvo engineers wanted the best. That's why Volvo's Genuine Wheels are made with a reinforced steel alloy. More resistant than generic wheels, they will be better able to absorb shocks and will be more resistant to Montreal potholes.
Durability and guaranteed life span
One of the most important factors when buying wheels for a car is the longevity, (the life span). With the cold, the snow, the salt on the roads, and the rims of vehicles are put to the test.
Volvo wheel rims are made with advanced rust protection. Thanks to a special paint, they are more resistant and their life span can be longer than standard mags whose quality requirements are not the same as Volvo's.
Discover the range of genuine Volvo wheels
Throughout the year, Volvo Cars Saint-Leonard offers you numerous discounts and promotions on genuine Volvo wheel kits.
These complete wheel packages are made up of genuine Volvo wheels and specific Michelin tires. Chosen by Volvo, these tires are perfectly adapted to the genuine Volvo wheels as well as to the Volvo safety standards.
More questions about genuine Volvo wheels?
Do you have an additional question about genuine Volvo wheels? Do not hesitate to contact us via our website or by phone at 514-725-9395. Our Volvo service and parts teams will be more than happy to help you.
Other Articles That May Interest You
Currently, among all the electric SUVs on the Canadian market, one model in particular catches our eye - the Genesis GV60. The Korean manufacturer's latest model, the GV60, aims to offer a luxurious, compact alternative to the electric city SUV market. But is it really worth buyers' attention, especially when compared to the Volvo XC40? In this article, we offer a quick comparison. The duel of...
With government regulations increasingly favoring the use of electric vehicles, some critics are targeting the energetic push for such production on a global scale. From the extraction of raw materials, to production and battery recycling, the environmental impact is significant. But is it any more so than a combustion-powered vehicle? In this article, we share with you (with data to back it...