tire size MINI Coupe 2012 User Guide

MOBILITYWheels and tires
150
MINI John Cooper Works Convertible tire inflation pressures
Tire coding
Knowledge of the labeling on the side of the tire
makes it easier to identify and choose the right
tires.
Tire size
Speed letter
Q = up to 100 mph/160 km/h
T = up to 118 mph/190 km/h H = up to 131 mph/210 km/h
V = up to 150 mph/240 km/h
W = up to 167 mph/270 km/h
Y = up to 186 mph/300 km/h
Tire Identification Number
Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of the
US Department of Transportation.
DOT code:
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applicable
on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For example:
Tire size Tire pressures in bar/psi
Speeds up to a max. of 100 mph/160 km/h Speeds including those
exceeding
100 mph/160 km/h
All pressure specifications in the
table are indicated in bar/psi for
cold tires. Cold = ambient
temperature
185/50 R 17 86 H M+S XL RSC
205/45 R 17 84 V M+S RSC
205/45 R 17 84 W RSC 2.7/39 2.7/39 2.9/42 2.9/42
205/40 R 18 82 W RSC 2.9/42 2.9/42 3.1/45 3.1/45
More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page203.
e.g.
Nominal width in mm
Aspect
ratio in Ξ
Radial belt construction
Rim diameter in inches
Load rating,
(not on ZR tires)
Speed code letter,
(before the R on ZR tires)225/45 R 17 91 V
For instance:
Manufacturer's code
for tire make
tire size and
tire design
Tire ageDOT xxxx xxx 1012
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Wheels and tiresMOBILITY
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New wheels and tires
Have new wheels and tires mounted only
by your MINI dealer or a specialized tire
shop that has specially trained personnel
working in accordance with the specifications of
the MINI manufacturer. If this work is not carried
out properly, there is a danger of subsequent
damage and related safety hazards. Make sure
that the new wheels are balanced. <
Retreaded tires
The manufacturer of your MINI recom-
mends that you avoid using retreaded
tires, as this could impair driving safety. The
causes for this include potentially different tire
casing structures and of ten wide variations in
tire age, which can result in a limited service
life.<
Correct wheels and tires
The manufacturer of your MINI recom-
mends mounting only wheels and tires
that it has specifically approved for use on your
particular model. Alth ough other wheels and
tires may theoretically have the same dimen-
sions, variations in factors such as manufac-
turing tolerances can re sult in contact between
tire and bodywork, ultimately leading to serious
accidents. The manufacturer of your MINI can-
not evaluate non-approved wheels and tires to
determine if they are su ited for use, and there-
fore cannot ensure the operating safety of the
vehicle if they are mounted. <
Your MINI dealer will be glad to inform you
about the correct wheel an d tire combination for
your vehicle.
The correct combination of wheels and tires is
also necessary to ensure reliable operation of
various vehicle systems such as ABS and DSC.
To maintain good handling and vehicle
response, use only tires of a single brand and
tread configuration. After a tire has been
damaged, mount the previous wheel and tire
combination again as soon as possible.
Wheels with Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
electronics
When mounting new tires or changing over from
summer to winter tires, or vice versa, only use
wheels with TPM electronics; otherwise, the Tire
Pressure Monitor may not be able to detect a
puncture, refer to page 83. Your MINI dealer will
be glad to advise you.
Recommended tire brands
For each tire size, the manufacturer of your MINI
recommends certain tire brands. They are
marked with a clearly visible MINI designation
on the sidewall of the tire.
When properly used, these tires meet the high-
est standards in terms of safety and handling
characteristics.
Run-flat tires
When mounting new tires or changing over from
summer to winter tires and vice versa, mount
run-flat tires for your ow n safety. Keep in mind
that no space-saver spare tire is available in the
event of a flat. Your MINI dealer will be glad to
advise you.
Special characteristics of winter tires
The manufacturer of your MINI recommends the
use of winter tires on snowy roads or if temper-
atures drop below 45 7/ +7 6. Although all-
season M+S tires provide better winter traction
than summer tires, they generally fail to provide
the same levels of cold-weather performance as
winter tires.
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MOBILITYReplacing components
174
9.Pull the space-saver spare tire underneath
the vehicle out toward the rear.
10. Position the space-save r spare tire with the
valve facing upward.
11. Unscrew the valve extension from the valve
of the space-saver spare tire.
12. Unscrew the dust cap from the extension
and place it on the valve of the space-saver
spare tire.
Due to its different dimensions, the
damaged wheel cannot be placed in the
recess for the space-saver spare tire. <
Driving with the space-saver spare tire
Drive cautiously and do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. Changes may
occur in vehicle handling such as lower track
stability during braking, longer braking dis-
tances and changes in self-steering properties
when close to the handling limit. These proper-
ties are more noticeable with winter tires. <
Only one space-saver spare tire may be
mounted at one time. Mount a wheel and
tire of the original size as soon as possible, to
avoid any safety risks. <
Check the tire inflat ion pressure at the
earliest opportunity an d correct it if neces-
sary. Replace the defective tire as soon as possi-
ble and have the new wheel/tire assembly bal-
anced. <
Preparing for a tire change
Observe the safety precautions regarding
flat tires on page 170.< Additional safety measures when
changing tires:
Only change the tire wh en parked on a surface
that is level, firm and not slippery.
The vehicle or the jack could slip sideways on
soft or slippery support surfaces, such as snow,
ice, flagstones, etc.
Do not use a wooden block or similar object as a
support base for the jack, as this would prevent
it from extending to its full support height and
reduce its load-carrying capacity.
Do not lie under the vehicle or start the engine
when the vehicle is supported by the jack; other-
wise, there is a risk of fatal injury. <
1. Place the foldable chock behind the front
wheel on the other side of the vehicle or in
front of the wheel if the vehicle is on an
incline. If the wheel is changed on a surface
with a more severe sl ope, take additional
precautions to secure the vehicle from
rolling.
2. Uncover the lug bolts if necessary.
3. Loosen the lug bolts by a half turn.
Jacking up the vehicle
The vehicle jack is designed for changing
wheels only. Do not attempt to raise
another vehicle model with it or to raise any load
of any kind. To do so could cause accidents and
personal injury. <
1. Place the jack at the jacking point closest to
the wheel.
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REFERENCEEverything from A to Z
214
Selector lever
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 58
Selector lever lock
– automatic transmission with Steptronic, refer to
Shiftlock 58
– overriding manually 59
Selector lever positions
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 58
Service, refer to Roadside Assistance 177
Service car, refer to Roadside Assistance 177
Service data in the remote
control 159
Service Interval Display, refer to Condition Based Service
CBS 159
Service requirement display, refer to Condition Based
Service CBS 159
Service requirements 71
Settings
– clock, 12 h/24 h mode 70
Setting the date 117
Setting the time format 117
Setting tone controls 117
Shifting gears
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 59
– manual transmission 57
Shiftlock
– automatic transmission, refer to Changing selector lever
positions 58
Side airbags 85
Side turn signal
– replacing bulb 169
Side windows, refer to Windows 33
Signal horn, refer to Horn 10Sitting safely
45
– airbags 45
– safety belts 45
– with head restraint 45
Size, refer to Dimensions 197
Slipstream deflec tor, refer to
Wind deflector 38,43
Slot for remote control 55
Smokers' package, refer to Ashtray 101
Snap-in adapter
– inserting/removing 136
– refer to Center armrest
storage compartment 100
– use 128
Snow chains 154
Socket, refer to Connecting electrical appliances 101
Socket for On-Board Diagnosis
OBD 160
Space-saver spare tire
– changing tires 173
– inflation pressure 143
Spare wh
eel, refer to Space-
saver spare tire 173
Special oils, refer to Approved engine oils 157
Speed 196
– with winter tires 154
Speed-dependent volume 116
Speedo, refer to Speedometer 12
Speedometer 12
Split-folding rear seats 110
Split rear backrest, refer to Split-folding rear seats 110
Sport button 78
Stability contro l, refer to
Driving stability control
systems 76
Start/Stop button 55
– starting the engine 56
– switching off the engine 56
Starting, refer to Starting the engine 56 Starting assistance, refer to
Jump-starting 177
Starting the CD player 121
Starting the engine 56
– Start/Stop button 55
Start-off assistance, refer to
– DSC 76
– Hill Assist 78
Stations, refer to Radio MINI
Boost CD 118
Status of this Owner's Manual at time of printing 4
Steering wheel 50
– adjustment 50
– buttons on steering wheel 11
– lock 55
– shift paddles 59
Steptronic, refer to Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 57
Storage area
– cargo area 108
Storage compartment, front passenger side 100
Storage compartments 100
Storage space
– refer to Luggage compartment in the MINI
Convertible 109
– storage compartments 100
Storing the vehicle 164
Storing tires 154
Stowage, refer to Storage
compartments 100
Summer tires, refer to Wheels and tires 143
Switches, refer to Cockpit 10
Switching off
– engine 56
Switching off
the engine56
– Start/Stop button 55
Switching on
– CD player 116,121
– radio MINI Boost CD 116
Switching the cooling function
on and off 98
Symbols 4
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Everything from A to ZREFERENCE
215
T
Tachometer65
Tailgate 28
– Comfort Access 32
– emergency operation 29
– emergency unlocking 29
– manually releasing 28
– opening/closing 28
– opening from outside 28
– unlocking with remote control 26
Tail lamp, refer to Tail
lamps 169
– replacing bulb 169
Tail lamps 169
Tank volume, refer to Capacities 205
Technical data 196
Technical modifications 4
Telephone 128
– hands-free system 136
– installation location, refer to Center armrest 100
Temperature display
– setting the units 70
Temperature of coolant, refer to Coolant temperature 158
Temperature setting
– air conditioner 95
– automatic climate control 97
Tempomat, refer to Cruise control 63
Tensioning straps, refer to Securing cargo 111
Third brake lamp, refer to
Center brake lamp 170
Three-point safety belt 48
Tightening the lug bolts
– keys 165
– torque 175
Tightening torque, refer to
Tightening lug bolts 175
Time
– setting 117
Tire change set
– space-saver spare tire 165Tire failure
– Flat Tire Monitor
81
– indicator/warning lamp 81
– MINI Mobility Kit 171
– run-flat tires 81
– space-saver spare tire 173
– Tire Pressure Monitor 82
Tire inflation pressure 143
– loss 81
– space-saver spare tire 143
Tire pressure mo nitoring, refer
to Flat Tire Monitor 80
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 82
– limitations of system 82
–

resetting system 82
– warning lamp 83
Tire Quality Grading 150
Tires
– age 152
– breaking in 106
– changing, refe r to Changing
wheels 173
– condition 151
– damage 151,152
– inflation pressure 143
– inflation pressure loss 83
– minimum tread depth 151
– new tires 153
– pressure monitoring, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 80
– pressure monitoring, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 82
– puncture 81
– size 150
– wear indicators, refer to
Minimum tread depth 152
– winter tires 153
– with emergency operation
properties 152
Tires with emergency operation properties, refer to
Run-flat tires 152
Tires with safety features, refer
to Run-flat tires 152
Tone
– middle setting 117 Toolkit
165
Tools, refer to Toolkit 165
Torque 196
– lug bolts 175
Tow bar 179
Tow fitting 179
– screw thread 179
Tow fittings for tow-starting and towing away 179
Towing 178
– car with automatic transmission 179
– methods 179
Tow rope 180
Tow-starting 178
TPM, refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor 82
Track width, refer to Dimension 197
Traction control, refer to
– Dynamic Stability Control DSC 76
Trailer operation
– trailer loads and gross vehicle weight 203
Transmission
– automatic transmission with
Steptron
ic57
– manual transmission 57
– overriding selector lever lock
for automatic transmission
with Steptronic 59
Transporting children safely 51
Transport securing devices, refer to Securing cargo 111
Tread depth, refer to Minimum
tire tread 151
"TRIP" 71
Trip-distance counter, refer to
Trip odometer 66
Triple turn signal activation 60
Trip odometer 66
Trunk, refer to Luggage compartment in the MINI
Convertible 109
Turning circle, refer to Dimensions 197
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