2006 MINI Hardtop 2 Door tire size

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SAFETY BELTS
Comply with the instructions on
page42, or the occupants' personal
safety will be diminished.<
Make sure every occupant fastens his or
her safety belt. Airbags are an additional
safety device and work in conjunction with
the safety belts, but do not replace them.
To close
Make sure you hear the lock engage in the
belt buckle.
Safety belt reminder for the front seats
The indicator lamp flashes or lights
up. A signal also sounds. Check if
the safety belts have been properly
fastened.
The safety belt reminder is operational
above a speed of approx. 5 mph / 8 km/h.
The reminder can also occur if objects are
on the front passenger seat.
To release
1. Press the red button in the belt buckle
2. Hold the belt
3. Guide the belt back into its reel.Safety belt height adjustment in the
MINI
Press the button and at the same time push
the entire unit upwards or downwards.
Also observe the instructions on adjusting
the seats on page42.
Safety belt height in the MINI
Convertible
The seat belt height is adapted to your
body size if you are sitting correctly.

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AIRBAGS
tivated or activated, refer to Functional sta-
tus of the front passenger airbags below. <
Before transporting a child on the
front passenger seat, read the safety
notes and instructions under Transporting
children safely, refer to page50.
Adolescents and adults sitting in certain
positions could also deactivate the front
and side airbags for the front passenger;
the indicator lamp for the front passenger
airbags comes on. In such cases, the occu-
pant should change his or her sitting posi-
tion so that the front passenger airbags are
activated and the indicator lamp goes out.
If the airbags are not activated although
the seat occupant has changed his or her
position, have the occupant sit on a rear
seat. Do not attach covers, cushions, ball
mats or other items to the front passenger
seat unless they are specifically recom-
mended by the manufacturer of your MINI.
Do not place any objects under the seat
which could press against the seat from
below. Otherwise, a correct analysis of the
seat cushion is not ensured.<
Functional status of the front
passenger airbags
As an example, the illustration shows the
indicator lamp for front passenger airbags
on the headliner of the MINI.
In accordance with whether and how the
front passenger seat is occupied, the indi-
cator lamp for the front passenger airbags
shows the functional status of the front
and side airbags for the front passenger.
The indicator lamp shows whether the
front passenger airbags are activated or
deactivated.
>The indicator lamp comes on as intended
when a child in a specially designated
child-restraint system is detected on the
front passenger's seat.
The front and side airbags for the front
passenger are not activated.
>The indicator lamp does not come on
when the system detects a person of suf-
ficient size sitting correctly on the seat,
for example. The front and side airbags
for the front passenger are activated.
>The indicator lamp does not come on
when the seat is empty. However, the
front and side airbags for the front pas-
senger are not activated.
Operational readiness of the airbag
system
Starting from ignition key
position 1, the warning lamp in the
display elements lights up briefly
for confirmation that the entire airbag sys-
tem and the seat belt tensioners are opera-
tional.
Airbag system malfunctioning
>The warning lamp does not come on
along with ignition key position 1
>The warning lamp stays lit continuously.
In the event of a malfunction, have
the airbag system checked immedi-
ately. Otherwise, there is a risk that the sys-
tem will not function as intended in an
accident of sufficient severity.<

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OVERVIEW REPAIRSOPERATIONCONTROLS DATA INDEX
TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE
Information for your safety
It is not merely the tire's service life, but
also driving safety and driving comfort that
depend on the condition of the tires and
the maintenance of the specified tire pres-
sure.
Checking tire inflation pressures
Check the tire inflation pressures only on
cold tires. This means after driving a maxi-
mum of 1.25 miles/2 km or when the vehi-
cle has been parked for at least 2 hours.
Warm tires have higher pressures.
Check tire inflation pressures regu-
larly and correct them if necessary,
including the space-saver spare tire: at
least twice a month and before long jour-
neys. Otherwise, incorrect tire pressures
can cause driving instability or tire damage,
ultimately resulting in accidents. Do not
drive with deflated, i.e. flat, tires except if
Run Flat tires are fitted. A flat tire greatly
impairs steering and braking response, and
can lead to complete loss of control over
the vehicle.<
After correcting the tire inflation
pressure, reinitialize the Flat Tire
Monitor, refer to page73.<
Tire inflation pressures for original
tires
The tire inflation pressures for your stan-
dard tires are shown on the driver's-side
door post, visible when the door is open.
Tire inflation pressures for other tire
sizes
In the following tire pressure table, all pres-
sures are given for the specified tire sizes at
ambient temperature.
In order to determine the correct
inflation pressures for your tires,
refer to the values for the tire size in ques-
tion.<
Checking the inflation pressure on the
space-saver spare tire
Behind the bumper there is a valve exten-
sion accessible from the outside for check-
ing the inflation pressure.
Tire size
The tire inflation pressures apply to the tire
sizes approved and the tire brands recom-
mended by the manufacturer of your MINI.
Your MINI Dealer will be glad to advise you.

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TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE
Model Tire size Pressures specified in psi/kPa
All pressure specifications in the table are
indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires.
Cold = ambient temperature
Traveling speeds up to 100 mph/
160 km/habove 100 mph/
160 km/h
MINI COOPER/
MINI COOPER
Convertible175/65 R 15 84 H M+S A/S
175/65 R 15 84 H
195/55 R 16 87 V M+S A/S
195/55 R 16 87 H M+S A/S, Convertible only
195/55 R 16 87 H
205/45 R 17 84 V M+S A/S
205/45 R 17 84 V30/210 30/210 30/210 30/210 35/240 35/240
175/60 R 15 84 H M+S
175/60 R 16 82 H M+S
195/55 R 16 87 H M+S
205/45 R 17 84 V M+S
205/40 R 18 82 W33/230 33/230 33/230 33/230 38/260 38/260
Space-saver spare tire: T 115/70 R 15 90 M 61/420 61/420 61/420 61/420 - -

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OVERVIEW REPAIRSOPERATIONCONTROLS DATA INDEX
TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE
Model Tire size Pressures specified in psi/kPa
All pressure specifications in the table are
indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires.
Cold = ambient temperature
Traveling speeds up to 100 mph/
160 km/habove 100 mph/
160 km/h
MINI COOPER S195/55 R 16 87 V M+S A/S
195/55 R 16 87 V30/210 30/210 30/210 30/210 35/240 35/240
195/55 R 16 87 H M+S 33/230 33/230 33/230 33/230 38/260 38/260
205/45 R 17 84 V M+S A/S
205/45 R 17 84 V M+S
205/45 R 17 84 V35/240 35/240 35/240 35/240 39/270 39/270
175/60 R 16 82 H M+S
205/40 R 18 82 W36/250 36/250 36/250 36/250 41/280 41/280
MINI COOPER S
with John Coo-
per Works Kit
*
195/55 R 16 87 V M+S A/S
195/55 R 16 87 V32/220 32/220 32/220 32/220 35/240 35/240
195/55 R 16 87 H M+S 33/230 33/230 33/230 33/230 38/260 38/260
205/45 R 17 84 V M+S A/S
205/45 R 17 84 V M+S
205/45 R 17 84 V35/240 35/240 35/240 35/240 39/270 39/270
175/60 R 16 82 H M+S
205/40 R 18 82 W36/250 36/250 36/250 36/250 41/280 41/280

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TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE
More information about permissible loads and weights can be found on pages149,150. Model Tire size Pressures specified in psi/kPa
All pressure specifications in the table are
indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires.
Cold = ambient temperature
Traveling speeds up to 100 mph/
160 km/habove 100 mph/
160 km/h
MINI COOPER S
Convertible195/55 R 16 87 V M+S A/S
195/55 R 16 87 V30/210 30/210 30/210 30/210 35/240 35/240
195/55 R 16 87 H M+S 33/230 33/230 33/230 33/230 38/260 38/260
205/45 R 17 84 V M+S A/S
205/45 R 17 84 V M+S
205/45 R 17 84 V35/240 35/240 35/240 35/240 38/260 38/260
175/60 R 16 82 H M+S
205/40 R 18 82 W36/250 36/250 36/250 36/250 41/280 41/280
MINI COOPER S
Convertible
with John Coo-
per Works Kit
*
195/55 R 16 87 V M+S A/S
195/55 R 16 87 V32/220 32/220 32/220 32/220 35/240 35/240
195/55 R 16 87 H M+S 33/230 33/230 33/230 33/230 38/260 38/260
205/45 R 17 84 V M+S A/S
205/45 R 17 84 V M+S
205/45 R 17 84 V35/240 35/240 35/240 35/240 39/270 39/270
175/60 R 16 82 H M+S
205/40 R 18 82 W36/250 36/250 36/250 36/250 41/280 41/280

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TIRE CODING
Knowing the tire code on the tire's sidewall
makes it easier for you to choose and iden-
tify the correct tires.
Tire size
e.g. 205/45 R 17 84 V
Nominal width in mm
Cross-sectional
ratio in %
Radial belt construction
Rim diameter in inches
Load index,
not on ZR tires
Speed code letter,
in front of the R on ZR tires
Speed code letters:
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
Tire Identification Number
Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines
of the US Department of Transportation.DOT code:
e.g. DOT xxxx xxx 3505
Manufacturer's code
for tire make
Tire size and
tire version
Tire age
Tire age
The date on which the tire was manufac-
tured is indicated by the code on the side-
wall:
DOT...3505 indicates that the tire was man-
ufactured in Week 35 of the year 2005.
The manufacturer of your MINI recom-
mends replacing all tires after 6 years at
the latest, even if a tire service life of
10 years is possible.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applica-
ble on the tire sidewall between tread
shoulder and maximum section width.
For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA
Temperature A
DOT quality grades
Tread wear
Traction AA A B C
Temperature A B C
All passenger car tires must conform
to Federal Safety Requirements in
addition to these grades.<
Tread wear
The tread wear grade is a comparative rat-
ing based on the wear rate of the tire when
tested under controlled conditions on a
specified government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear
one and one-half, 1γ, 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 climate.

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NEW WHEELS AND TIRES
The correct wheels and tires
The manufacturer of your MINI rec-
ommends mounting only wheels and
tires that it has specifically approved for
use on your particular model. Although
other wheels and tires may theoretically
have the same dimensions, variations in
factors such as manufacturing tolerances
can result in contact between tire and
bodywork, ultimately leading to serious
accidents. The manufacturer of your MINI
cannot evaluate non-approved wheels and
tires to determine if they are suited for use,
and therefore 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 and tire combina-
tion for your vehicle.
The correct wheel and tire combination is
also important for various systems that
would otherwise be impaired, e.g. ABS or
DSC.
To maintain good handling and vehicle
response, use only tires of a single brand
and tread configuration. In the event of tire
damage, remount the previous wheel and
tire combination as soon as possible.
Run Flat tires
For your own safety, use Run Flat tires
when mounting new tires or replacing
summer tires with winter tires or vice
versa. Keep in mind that no spare wheel is
available in the event of a flat. Your MINI
Dealer will be glad to advise you.
For safety reasons, the manufacturer
of your MINI recommends having
Run Flat tires replaced, not repaired, if they
are damaged.<
Tire designation
For each tire size, the manufacturer of your
MINI recommends certain tire brands. You
can recognize these by the clearly visible
designation on the tire's sidewall.
When used properly these tires meet the
highest standards regarding safety and
handling characteristics.