MINI Convertible 2018 Owner's Manual

If drivability problems are encountered, we rec~
ommend switching to a high quality gasoline
brand and a higher octane grade 

Wheels
and
tiresVehicle
features
and
op

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COOPER
STire sizePressure specifications in
bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires195/55 R 16 87 H
M+S RSC
195/55 R 16 87 V M
+S A/S RSC
195/55 R 16 87 W
RSC2.6 / 382.4 / 35175/60 R 16 86 H
M+S XL RSC
185/50 R 17 86 H
M+S XL RSC
205/45 R 17 88 V M
+S XL A/S RSC
205/45 R 17 88 V M
+S XL RSC
205/45 R 17 88 W
XL RSC
205/40 R 18 86 W
XL RSC2.9 / 422.7 / 39JOHN
COOPER
WORKSTire sizePressure specifications in
bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires185/50 R 17 86 H
M+S XL RSC
205/45 R 17 88 W
XL RSC
205/45 R 17 88 V
M+S XL A/S RSC
205/45 R 17 88 V
M+S XL RSC
205/40 R 18 86 W
XL RSC2.9 / 422.7 / 39
Tire
inflation
pressures
at
max.
speeds
above
100
mph/160
km/h
WARNING
In order to drive at maximum speeds in
excess of 100 mph/160 km/h, please observe,
and, if necessary, adjust tire pressures for speeds exceeding 100 mph/160 km/h from therelevant table on the following pages. Other~
wise, tire damage and accidents could occur. '

Tire
inflation
pressure
values
over
100
mph/160
km/h
COOPERTire sizePressure specifications in
bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires175/65 R 15 84 H
M+S A/S Std
175/65 R 15 88 H
M+S XL Std
175/65 R 15 88
rear XL Std
175/60 R 16 86 H
M+S XL RSC
185/50 R 17 86 H
M+S XL RSC
195/55 R 16 87 H
M+S RSC
195/55 R 16 87
V M+S A/S RSC
195/55 R 16 87 W
RSC
205/45 R 17 88 V
M+S XL A/S RSC
205/45 R 17 88 V
M+S XL RSC
205/45 R 17 88 W
XL RSC
205/40 R 18 86 W
XL RSC2.8 / 412.6 / 38Emergency wheel
T 115/70 R 15 90
MSpeed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60COOPER
STire sizePressure specifications in
bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires195/55 R 16 87 H
M+S RSC
195/55 R 16 87 V M
+S A/S RSC
195/55 R 16 87 W
RSC2.8 / 412.6 / 38175/60 R 16 86 H
M+S XL RSC
185/50 R 17 86 H
M+S XL RSC
205/45 R 17 88 V M
+S XL A/S RSC
205/45 R 17 88 V M
+S XL RSC
205/45 R 17 88 W
XL RSC
205/40 R 18 86 W
XL RSC3.1 / 452.9 / 42Seite 205Wheels
and
tiresMOBILITY205
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On
3-door
models:
JOHN
COOPER
WORKSTire sizePressure specifications in
bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires185/50 R 17 86 H
M+S XL RSC
205/45 R 17 88 W
XL RSC
205/45 R 17 88 V
M+S XL A/S RSC
205/45 R 17 88 V
M+S XL RSC3.2 / 463.0 / 44205/40 R 18 86 W
XL RSC3.4 / 493.2 / 46
Tire
identification
marks
Tire
size 205/45 R 17 84 V
205: nominal width in mm
45: aspect ratio in %
R: radial tire code
17: rim diameter in inches
84: load rating, not for ZR tires
V: speed rating, before the R on ZR tires
Maximum
tire
load
Maximum tire load is the maximum permissible
weight for which the tire is approved.
Locate the maximum tire load on the tire side~ wall and the Gross Axle Weight Rating 

DOT
Quality
Grades
Treadwear
Traction AA A B C
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 tested
under controlled conditions on a specified gov~
ernment test course. E.g., a tire graded 150
would 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 uponthe actual conditions of their use, however, andmay depart significantly from the norm due tovariations in driving habits, service practicesand differences in road characteristics and cli~
mate.
Traction
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, 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 tosudden 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 A
represent 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 orin combination, can cause heat buildup andpossible 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