How to know if my Tyres are M+S type?

jguarnizo · Oct 11th, 2010, 22:25

Hi all
I got a Volvo XC60 2.4D AWD, and I need to know if my tyres are M+S type.
In the documentation of my car, it says I have tyres "Segin 7,5 x 17" mit Bereifung 235/65 R17"...

Any advice will be appreciatted!

Thanks in advance

Javier

Citizen.Agfa · Oct 11th, 2010, 22:33

Look for a snowflake or mountain symbol for winter tyres, and the letters M&S, M/S, M+S or MS for mud and snow.

Hth, C.A.

Brodick · Oct 12th, 2010, 00:04

It should show on the side wall of the tyre.

carlott · Oct 12th, 2010, 10:53

Hi,

M+S will show if a tyre tread is optimised for loose surfaces like mud and snow (some say this should be sand). The snowflake symbol will only be present if the tyre compound is specifically designed to work at temperatures below 7degC. The tread will normally be optimised for removing snow from the tread too. Worth understanding that an M+S tread may not help on very cold / frost / ice specifically.

rgds

C

Oct 11th, 2010, 22:25	#1
jguarnizo 2010 XC60 2.4 AWD Last Online: Oct 12th, 2010 07:27 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Vienna	How to know if my Tyres are M+S type? Hi all I got a Volvo XC60 2.4D AWD, and I need to know if my tyres are M+S type. In the documentation of my car, it says I have tyres "Segin 7,5 x 17" mit Bereifung 235/65 R17"... Any advice will be appreciatted! Thanks in advance Javier

Oct 11th, 2010, 22:33	#2
Citizen.Agfa VOC Member Last Online: Mar 24th, 2024 16:34 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nowhere.	Look for a snowflake or mountain symbol for winter tyres, and the letters M&S, M/S, M+S or MS for mud and snow. Hth, C.A. __________________

Oct 12th, 2010, 00:04	#3
Brodick Master Member Last Online: Jan 9th, 2019 16:15 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Dunblane	It should show on the side wall of the tyre. __________________ 2015 V40 se Lux D4 manual, Bright Silver 2012 XC60 se Lux D5 geartronic, Inscription silver.(sold 03/15 - gone but never to be forgotten) 2010 XC60 se Lux D5 geartronic, Bright Silver (sold)

Oct 12th, 2010, 10:53	#4
carlott Junior Member Last Online: May 20th, 2012 11:08 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Banstead	Hi, M+S will show if a tyre tread is optimised for loose surfaces like mud and snow (some say this should be sand). The snowflake symbol will only be present if the tyre compound is specifically designed to work at temperatures below 7degC. The tread will normally be optimised for removing snow from the tread too. Worth understanding that an M+S tread may not help on very cold / frost / ice specifically. rgds C __________________ XC60 2.4D Geartronic FWD, Black Leather, High Perf audio, DAB, F & R parkassist, BLIS, Winter Pack, Family Pack, Bluetooth, 18" Merack Wheels with Nokian WR M&S winter setup, Auto Tailgate, Chrome tailpipe, Front and Rear Skid plates.

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