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papalazarou · Jun 2nd, 2020, 11:38

I think the VOL is short for VOLUME. It means the tyre is quieter than a non-vol tyre. There's usually a strip of foam around the inside of the tyre to absorb noise. You can get identically branded tyres, one with VOL, one without. The VOL will often cost a bit more

When I needed a new tyre the fitting place had the same tyre but it was Mercedes spec and didn't have VOL. As my car is leased I though i'd better stick to the originals and ordered the correct one.
I don't see how there could be any difference in performance unless the VOL one is heavier because of the foam?!? or if this is taken into account and has less rubber?

Jun 2nd, 2020, 11:38	#2
papalazarou Junior Member Last Online: Apr 27th, 2024 09:11 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Willenhall	I think the VOL is short for VOLUME. It means the tyre is quieter than a non-vol tyre. There's usually a strip of foam around the inside of the tyre to absorb noise. You can get identically branded tyres, one with VOL, one without. The VOL will often cost a bit more When I needed a new tyre the fitting place had the same tyre but it was Mercedes spec and didn't have VOL. As my car is leased I though i'd better stick to the originals and ordered the correct one. I don't see how there could be any difference in performance unless the VOL one is heavier because of the foam?!? or if this is taken into account and has less rubber?