MINI Clubman 2018 Owner's Manual

Temperature A B C
All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in addition to
these grades.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when testedunder controlled conditions on a specified gov~ernment test course. E.g., a tire graded 150would wear one and one-half, 1 g, times as well
on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon
the actual conditions of their use, however, and
may depart significantly from the norm due to
variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and cli~
mate.
Traction The traction grades, from highest to lowest, areAA, A, B, and C.
Those grades represent the tire's ability to stop
on wet pavement as measured under control~
led conditions on specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked
C may have poor traction performance.
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based
on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hy~
droplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
Temperature
The temperature grades are A, the highest, B,
and C, representing the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.Sustained high temperature can cause the ma~terial of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire
life, and excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to
a level of performance which all passenger ve~
hicle tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades Band Arepresent higher levels of performance on the
laboratory test wheel than the minimum re~
quired by law.
WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is es~
tablished for a tire that is properly inflated and
not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinfla~
tion, or excessive loading, either separately or
in combination, can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure. '

Minimum
tread
depth
Wear indicators are distributed around the tire's
circumference and have the legally required
minimum height of 0.063 inches/1.6 mm.
The positions of the wear indicators are marked
on the tire sidewall with TWI, Tread Wear Indi~
cator.
Tire
damage
General
information Inspect your tires regularly for damage, foreign
objects lodged in the tread, and tread wear.
Driving over rough or damaged road surfaces, as well as debris, curbs and other obstacles cancause serious damage to wheels, tires and sus~
pension parts. This is more likely to occur with low-profile tires, which provide less cushioningbetween the wheel and the road. Be careful to
avoid road hazards and reduce your speed, es~ pecially if your vehicle is equipped with low-
profile tires.
Indications of tire damage or other vehicle mal~ functions:
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about the correct wheel/tire combination and
wheel rim versions for the vehicle.
Safety
information WARNING
Wheels and tires which are not suitable
for your vehicle can damage parts of the vehi~ cle, for instance due to contact with the body
due to tolerances despite the same official size
rating. There is a risk of an accident. The manu~
facturer of your vehicle strongly suggests that you use wheels and tires that have been rec~ommended by the vehicle manufacturer for
your vehicle type. '

Rotating
wheels
between
axles
Different wear patterns can occur on the front and rear axles depending on individual drivingconditions. The tires can be rotated in pairs be~tween the axles to achieve even wear. Further
information is available from a dealer

Mobility
System
Concept With the Mobility System, minor tire damage
can be sealed temporarily to enable continued travel. To accomplish this, sealant is pumped
into the tires, which seals the damage from the
inside.
General
information'

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5.With the compressor switched off, insertthe plug into the power socket inside the
vehicle.6.With the ignition switched on or the engine running, switch on the compressor.
Let the compressor run for max. 10 minutes to
fill the tire with sealant and achieve a tire infla~
tion pressure of approx. 2.5 bar.
While the tire is being filled with sealant, the tire inflation pressure may sporadically reach
approx. 5 bar. Do not switch off the compressor
at this point.
Checking
and
adjusting
the
tire
inflation
pressure
Checking
1.Switch off the compressor.2.Read the tire inflation pressure on the tire
pressure gage.
To continue the trip, a tire inflation pressure of at least 2 bar must be reached.
Removing
and
stowing
the
sealant container1.Unscrew the filling hose of the sealant con~
tainer from the tire valve.2.Press the red unlocking device.3.Remove the sealant container from the
compressor.4.Wrap and store the sealant container in
suitable material to avoid dirtying the cargo area.
Minimum
tire
inflation
pressure
is
not
reached
1.Pull the connector out of the power socket inside the vehicle.2.Drive 33 ft/10 m forward and back to dis~
tribute the sealant in the tire.3.Screw the connection hose of the compres~
sor directly onto the tire valve stem.4.Insert the connector into the power socket inside the vehicle.5.With the ignition switched on or the enginerunning, switch on the compressor.Seite 227Wheels
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If a tire inflation pressure of at least 2 bar
cannot be reached, contact your dealer

cidents or risk of damage to property. Onlymount snow chains on tires that are designatedby their manufacturer as suitable for the use of
snow chains. '

WARNING
On soft, uneven or slippery ground, for
example snow, ice, tiles, etc., the vehicle jack can slip away. There is a risk of injury. If possi~
ble, change the wheel on a flat, solid, and slip-
resistant surface. '