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1) Mount Hotham snow chains
https://developmthotham.com.au/publ...33.616366389.1593749228-1925146623.1593749228
2) Mount Hotham snow chain determination 2020
https://www.mthotham.com.au/discover/explore/getting-here/chains
3) Volvo XC 90 with 22” summer tyres - Annualised winter tyre costs - 03.07.2020
If you drive the Volvo XC 90 in alpine areas regularly, it makes good financial sense follow the instructions that are in the owner’s manual and to purchase a winter tyre/wheel package that is approved for fitting snow chains.
Using the winter tyres/wheels for the 4 winter months, you’ll make the vehicle safer, your vehicle will perform as the manufacturer intended in snow and icy conditions, and you’ll effectively extend the life of your original tyres by 4 months a year.
For $3250.00
snowtyres.com.au can supply a set of 4 diamond pattern snow chain compatible
Nokian 235/55 R19 winter tyres, 19” aftermarket wheels, including the initial fitting.
Over a four years the cost of the Nokian winter tyre/wheel package is $815.00 per year.
Replacement set (4) of quality 275/35 R22 summer tyres (@ $600.00 each) for a Volvo XC 90 is around $2400.00
Factor this in and Volvo XC 90 running cost then is reduced to a digestible $215.00 per winter after you deduct the saving of one set of replacement summer tyres @ $2400.00 set from the $3250.00 winter tyre package.
* The fitting costs for changing over the summer/winter tyres over the four year is not included in quotation.
Additional information
http://snowtyres.com.au/learn/cost-benefits/
4) VOLVO XC90 OE Tyre Listing
18” Tyre size 235 60 R 18
Wheel size 8 x 18” 42.5 ET
Snow chains Volvo Centrax, or equivalent spider chains, are approved by Volvo for use on 18” winter tyres
Volvo Centrax, or equivalent spider chains, are not approved for use at Mount Hotham
19” Tyre size 235 55 R 19
Wheel size 8 x 19” 42.5 ET
Snow chains Volvo Centrax, or equivalent snow chains, are approved by Volvo for use on 19” winter tyres
Volvo Centrax, or equivalent spider chains, are not approved for use at Mount Hotham
20” Tyre size 275 45 R 20
Wheel size 9 x 20” 38.5 ET
Snow chain Volvo Centrax, or equivalent snow chains, not approved by Volvo any 20” tyres
Volvo Centrax, or equivalent spider chains, are not approved for use at Mount Hotham
21” Tyre size 275 40 R 21
Wheel size 9 x 21” 38.5 ET
Snow chain Volvo Centrax, or equivalent snow chains, not approved by Volvo any 21” tyres
Volvo Centrax, or equivalent spider chains, are not approved for use at Mount Hotham
22” Tyre size 275 35 R 22
Wheel size 9 x 22” 38.5 ET
Snow chain Volvo Centrax, or equivalent snow chains, not approved by Volvo any 22” tyres
Volvo Centrax, or equivalent spider chains, are not approved for use at Mount Hotham
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5) Volvo XC90 - Owner’s manual online
Winter Wheels - Volvo XC90 2015- Owner’s manual online
https://az685612.vo.msecnd.net/pdfs...a1d/XC90_OwnersManual_MY18_en-INT_TP24809.pdf
Refer pages 565-567................
Snow chains - Volvo XC90 2015- Owner’s manual online
Volvo recommends that snow chains are not used on wheel dimensions greater than 19 inches.
Mounting instructions are supplied with Volvo original snow chains.
Snow chains may only be used on the front wheels (also applies to all-wheel drive cars).
Never drive faster than 50 km/h with snow chains.
Avoid driving on bare ground as this wears out both the snow chains and tyres.
Use Volvo genuine snow chains or equivalent chains designed for the car model, and tyre and rim dimensions.
Only single-sided snow chains are permitted.
In the event of uncertainty about the show chain, Volvo recommends that an authorised Volvo workshop should be contacted. The wrong snow chains may cause serious damage to the car and lead to an accident.
6)
Konig snow chain disclaimer if Konig snow chains are fitted to a wheel and tyre combination that do not comply with indications given in your vehicle's use and maintenance booklet.
"Before installing and using the snow chains, please read your vehicle's use and maintenance booklet provided by the manufacturer carefully: most manufacturers provide indications on how to use snow chains. König S.p.A. will not respond for any damage to property and/or people and/or animals caused by improper use of the snow chains, or that do not comply with indications given in your vehicle's use and maintenance booklet. The result of your research comes from compatibility tests carried out on vehicles using König snow chains. Said tests only refer to the vehicles as produced and commercialised by the manufacturer and tested by König S.p.A. The technical and manufacturing characteristics of vehicles and tyres can be varied by manufacturers. Said variations do not have to be communicated by the manufacturer. Variations can be introduced after tests carried out by König S.p.A. and can affect correct assembly and/or how snow chains work on the vehicle. König S.p.A. takes no liability for any difference in technical and/or manufacturing characteristics of vehicles and/or tyres tested to those of the customer's vehicle and/or tyres. In any case, before using the snow chains, we advise doing a trial assembly test in safe conditions, checking, for a short stretch going slowly, that there is no interference between chain and the vehicle's mechanical parts. The result of your research is purely indicative for the user. The latter must control and check that its vehicle and tyre characteristics allow the snow chains to be mounted and used correctly."
7) Contact for Nokian snow tyres and snow chains for Volvo XC90
Paul Miles
Phone: (03) 9822 9539
Mobile: 0402 057 343
paul@roofcarriersystems.com.au
469 Burke Road, Camberwell, VIC 3124
roofcarriersystems.com.au
snowtyres.com.au
Nokian winter tyres are marked with the 3PMSF Snow Flake Alpine Symbol showing they are approved for severe snow conditions according to ECE 117.02 snow test.