VOLVO WINTER WHEELS

In the Swedish language, there is a word that knows no bounds. That word is ’framkomlighet’, and it means the ability to go wherever you want to go – no matter what the weather may be like outside. This notion of being able to explore mother nature unhindered is an integral part of Swedish culture. So much so that we feel Volvo cars should not only embrace ’framkomlighet’, they should embody it. And what better way to ensure this than with a new set of Volvo Genuine winter wheels?

In the Swedish language, there is a word that knows no bounds. That word is ’framkomlighet’, and it means the ability to go wherever you want to go – no matter what the weather may be like outside. This notion of being able to explore mother nature unhindered is an integral part of Swedish culture. So much so that we feel Volvo cars should not only embrace ’framkomlighet’, they should embody it. And what better way to ensure this than with a new set of Volvo Genuine winter wheels?

Since the 1970s, Volvo Cars has tested its winter wheels in the Swedish city of Jokkmokk, located just inside the Arctic Circle. In Jokkmokk, the winters are dark, snowy, cold, and long – so, perfect conditions in which winter tyres can be put through their paces. Driving round a 12-km test track in a selection of car models, the Volvo Cars technical staff note how the tyres respond to the wintry conditions. They monitor how track-sensitive the tyres are, as well as how they handle on snow, ice and curves. The comfort and noise levels of the tyres are observed, and the car is also taken onto a short, twisting track on a frozen lake for a handling test.

The location, the punishing conditions, and the variation and intensity of these tests lets drivers know what they’re getting: tyres that can handle the harshest winters, safely and comfortably.

However, a perfect set of winter wheels is about more than the tyres alone. Rims complete the picture: and having the right rim is every bit as important as having the right tyre. Like all Volvo Genuine Parts, the rims are designed and tested thoroughly for quality, function and longevity – in all conditions, including freezing, snowy winters.

Volvo Wheels App

Use the Volvo Wheels app to find the wheel set that is best suited to your Volvo. Select your Volvo model and swipe through the available summer and winter wheels.

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