Three problems related to tire have been reported for the 1997 Volvo 850. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The tire dealer recommended michelin primacy mxv4 as a replacement tire for my 1997 Volvo 850 (normally aspirated) sedan. The michelin website described this tire as an "acceptable substitute" for the tires specified by Volvo because michelin no longer offers high performance tires in my size. Stopping power is much worse with these new michelin tires. They squeal easily, even at Volvo's highest recommended air pressure (36psi). I had difficulty stopping from 50mph in an emergency, for the first time in my 17 year ownership of this vehicle. I blame these new "comfort oriented" tires.
The uniroyal factory representative that I recently spoke to by telephone was not concerned about the failure of all 4 of these tires that I purchased in may 1999. I felt that it was crucial to notify the NHTSA regarding my experience with these uniroyal tires, so that I may prevent a fellow citizen(s) from suffering from injury and/or death as a result of the failure of one of the same tires. (dot number: bet2 beuu tiresize: p205/55r16).
Vehicle had wrong size/type of tires. The tires on vehicle were designed for on racetrack driving.