Tyre help

Geordiesteve · Jan 23rd, 2020, 10:27

Guys,
Puncture going to work today. Put the spare on and just been to a tyre spot who said because it has VOL on the tyre wall it is special order?
It's a Pirelli p zero 245 45 R18 100w....which I can get for £113, but he says that's not the same as it doesn't have VOL on.... And thry are £160. Can you advise please as I need it sorted today.

Thanks

KurtWallander · Jan 23rd, 2020, 11:05

I had same question from the tyre fitter when I had replacements fitted a few weeks ago at Costco where I had pre-ordered Michelin Cross Climates for fitting.

AFAIK, unlike BMW etc, there is nothing specific about tyres for Volvos and my guess is the VOL is there as they would have been supplied to Volvo by Pirelli at manufacture. Checked warranty and could see no mention of non-VOL tyres invalidating anything. So, needless to say, went ahead and surprisingly enough, the tyres have not fallen off yet...

Chief inspector · Jan 23rd, 2020, 11:38

I had VOL marked Pirelli’s from Kwik Fit last year, had to order them in from the warehouse, they are Volvo approved tyres, they arent just factory fits, they retail them just like the MO ones for Mercedes (which I found didn’t really cost any more than non MO).

I have tyres included on the lease and they insisted I wait for the VOL tyres rather than the regular Pirelli the branch stocked.

https://www.camskill.co.uk/m61b0s112..._Noise%3A_70dB

£90...

Geordiesteve · Jan 23rd, 2020, 11:48

Just spoke to a reputable indy local tyre center. They said Volvo will say its the compound, but they said when they have asked for technical data they cannot/ won't provide it. She said absolutely no difference, so I'm getting standard Pirelli fitted today. Not VOL but 40 quid cheaper. I'm absolutely livid as it's a new tyre that's non repairable 😥

cassell · Jan 23rd, 2020, 12:54

I seem to recall that the VOL marked tyres have the PNCS (Pirelli Noise Cancelling System) incorporated whereas standard Pirelli's don't.

Like you, I lost a nearly new tyre to a pothole when my V90 was a couple of months old and could only get a non-VOL Pirelli at the time (mine are 20" so rarer anyway), this replacement didn't have the PNCS foam insert but to be honest I never noticed any difference!

When I needed to replace the front tyres some time later due to wear, VOL marked PNCS tyres had dropped dramatically in price, were readily available so I reverted to the OE spec tyres.

big square car · Jan 23rd, 2020, 14:38

What does VOL stand for?

KurtWallander · Jan 23rd, 2020, 15:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by big square car

What does VOL stand for?

VOLvo

Boatie · Jan 23rd, 2020, 15:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by big square car

what does vol stand for?

volvo ??????????????????????

ovlov04v · Jan 23rd, 2020, 16:06

The marking is really just for initial production tyres. The same tyre would be provided to other manufacturers but with their mark (MO) for example. This has been confirmed in writing by companies like Conti for example.
As long as the tyre is correct size, speed and weight rating you can fit any brand of tyre you choose.
So a like for like Pirelli tyre (just not stamped VOL) is not going to be a problem.
I think the fact that they are available is more about those who choose to stay 'OEM' for all things to do with their cars rather than any tech consideration.

big square car · Jan 23rd, 2020, 16:45

Thank you Kurt and Boatie...of course! I thought it was an acronym for something!

Jan 23rd, 2020, 10:27	#1
Geordiesteve Junior Member Last Online: Jul 23rd, 2020 12:24 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Newcastle	Tyre help Guys, Puncture going to work today. Put the spare on and just been to a tyre spot who said because it has VOL on the tyre wall it is special order? It's a Pirelli p zero 245 45 R18 100w....which I can get for £113, but he says that's not the same as it doesn't have VOL on.... And thry are £160. Can you advise please as I need it sorted today. Thanks

Jan 23rd, 2020, 11:05	#2
KurtWallander Member Last Online: Oct 27th, 2020 08:59 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: AYLESBURY	I had same question from the tyre fitter when I had replacements fitted a few weeks ago at Costco where I had pre-ordered Michelin Cross Climates for fitting. AFAIK, unlike BMW etc, there is nothing specific about tyres for Volvos and my guess is the VOL is there as they would have been supplied to Volvo by Pirelli at manufacture. Checked warranty and could see no mention of non-VOL tyres invalidating anything. So, needless to say, went ahead and surprisingly enough, the tyres have not fallen off yet... __________________ V90 Cross Country Pro D5 2018. Osmium grey. Winter pack.

Jan 23rd, 2020, 11:38	#3
Chief inspector Master Member Last Online: Mar 11th, 2022 08:02 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Global Village	I had VOL marked Pirelli’s from Kwik Fit last year, had to order them in from the warehouse, they are Volvo approved tyres, they arent just factory fits, they retail them just like the MO ones for Mercedes (which I found didn’t really cost any more than non MO). I have tyres included on the lease and they insisted I wait for the VOL tyres rather than the regular Pirelli the branch stocked. https://www.camskill.co.uk/m61b0s112..._Noise%3A_70dB £90... __________________ 2018 V90 Momentum Pro Last edited by Chief inspector; Jan 23rd, 2020 at 11:41.

Jan 23rd, 2020, 12:54	#5
cassell Member since 1988 Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 19:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Middlewich	I seem to recall that the VOL marked tyres have the PNCS (Pirelli Noise Cancelling System) incorporated whereas standard Pirelli's don't. Like you, I lost a nearly new tyre to a pothole when my V90 was a couple of months old and could only get a non-VOL Pirelli at the time (mine are 20" so rarer anyway), this replacement didn't have the PNCS foam insert but to be honest I never noticed any difference! When I needed to replace the front tyres some time later due to wear, VOL marked PNCS tyres had dropped dramatically in price, were readily available so I reverted to the OE spec tyres. __________________ 2017 V90 D4 Inscription, Mussel Blue, Amber perforated leather and lots of technology! 1973 1800ES, Gold, Black leather and very little technology! 1969 144, California white, Red vinyl and even less technology!

Jan 23rd, 2020, 16:06	#9
ovlov04v Just Cruising. Last Online: May 26th, 2023 09:32 Join Date: May 2019 Location: A bit South of West View Photos By: ovlov04v	The marking is really just for initial production tyres. The same tyre would be provided to other manufacturers but with their mark (MO) for example. This has been confirmed in writing by companies like Conti for example. As long as the tyre is correct size, speed and weight rating you can fit any brand of tyre you choose. So a like for like Pirelli tyre (just not stamped VOL) is not going to be a problem. I think the fact that they are available is more about those who choose to stay 'OEM' for all things to do with their cars rather than any tech consideration. __________________ --------------------- MY20 S60 Inscription Plus T5. Pebble Grey.

Jan 23rd, 2020, 11:48	#4
Geordiesteve Junior Member Last Online: Jul 23rd, 2020 12:24 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Newcastle	Just spoke to a reputable indy local tyre center. They said Volvo will say its the compound, but they said when they have asked for technical data they cannot/ won't provide it. She said absolutely no difference, so I'm getting standard Pirelli fitted today. Not VOL but 40 quid cheaper. I'm absolutely livid as it's a new tyre that's non repairable 😥

Jan 23rd, 2020, 14:38	#6
big square car Member Last Online: Today 08:09 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: hillsborough	What does VOL stand for?

Jan 23rd, 2020, 16:45	#10
big square car Member Last Online: Today 08:09 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: hillsborough	Thank you Kurt and Boatie...of course! I thought it was an acronym for something!

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