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MINI Cooper Roadster tire inflation pressures
Tire size Tire pressures in bar/psi
All pressure specifications in the
table are indicated in bar/psi for
cold tires. Cold = ambient
temperature
175/65 R 15 84 T M+S
175/65 R 15 84 H
175/65 R 15 84 H M+S A/S
195/55 R 16 87 H RSC
195/55 R 16 87 H M+S RSC
195/55 R 16 87 V M+S A/S RSC
205/45 R 17 84 V RSC
205/45 R 17 84 V M+S RSC
205/45 R 17 84 V M+S A/S RSC
205/40 R 18 82 W RSC 2.4/35 2.4/35
175/60 R 16 82 H M+S RSC 2.6/38 2.6/38
Space-saver spare tire:
T 115/70 R 15 90 M Speed up to a max. of 50 mph/80 km/h
4.2/60
More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page257.
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MINI Cooper S Roadster tire inflation pressures
MINI John Cooper Works Roadster tire inflation pressures
Tire size Tire pressures in bar/psi
All pressure specifications in the
table are indicated in bar/psi for
cold tires. Cold = ambient
temperature
195/55 R 16 87 V RSC
195/55 R 16 87 H M+S RSC
195/55 R 16 87 V M+S RSC
195/55 R 16 87 V M+S A/S RSC 2.6/38 2.6/38
205/45 R 17 84 V M+S RSC
205/45 R 17 84 V M+S A/S RSC
205/45 R 17 84 V RSC
205/40 R 18 82 W RSC
175/60 R 16 82 H M+S RSC 2.8/41 2.8/41
More details on the perm issible load and weights can be found on page 257.
Tire size Tire pressures in bar/psi
All pressure specifications in the
table are indicated in bar/psi for
cold tires. Cold = ambient
temperature
205/45 R 17 84 W RSC 2.7/39 2.7/39
185/50 R 17 86 H M+S XL RSC
205/45 R 17 84 V M+S RSC
205/40 R 18 82 W RSC 2.9/42 2.9/42
More details on the perm issible load and weights can be found on page 257.
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MINI Cooper Convertible tire inflation pressures
Tire size Tire pressures in bar/psi
Speeds up to a max. of
100mph / 160km/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
175/65 R 15 84 T M+S Std
175/65 R 15 84 H Std
175/65 R 15 84 H M+S A/S Std
175/60 R 16 82 H M+S RSC
195/55 R 16 87 H RSC
195/55 R 16 87 H M+S RSC
195/55 R 16 87 V M+S A/S RSC
205/45 R 17 84 V RSC
205/45 R 17 84 V M+S RSC
205/45 R 17 84 V M+S A/S RSC
205/40 R 18 82 W RSC 2.4/35 2.4/35 2.6/38 2.6/38
More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page257.
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MINI Cooper S Convertible tire inflation pressures
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
195/55 R 16 87 V 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 V M+S RSC 2.4/35 2.4/35 2.6/38 2.6/38
205/45 R 17 84 V M+S RSC
205/45 R 17 84 V M+S A/S RSC
205/45 R 17 84 V RSC
205/40 R 18 82 W RSC
175/60 R 16 82 H M+S RSC 2.7/39 2.7/39 2.9/42 2.9/42
More details on the perm issible load and weights can be found on page 257.
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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:
Tire size Tire pressures in bar/psi
Speeds up to a max. of
100mph / 160km/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 page257.
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 0312
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Weights
Never exceed either the approved axle loads or the gross vehicle weight.
MINI Coupe
CooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works
Curb weight, ready for travel, with all optional extras
>Manual transmission lbs/kg 2,557/1,160 2,679/1,215 2,701/1,225
> Automatic
transmission lbs/kg 2,635/1,195 2,734/1,240 –
Approved gross weight
> Manual transmission lbs/kg 3,175/1,440 3,252/1,475 3,252/1,475
> Automatic
transmission lbs/kg 3,252/1,475 3,307/1,500 –
Approved front axle load
> Manual transmission lbs/kg 1,786/810 1,885/855 1,885/855
> Automatic
transmission lbs/kg 1,863/845 1,940/880 –
Approved rear axle load lb s/kg 1,411/640 1,411/640 1,411/640
Cargo area capacity cu ft/ liters9.9/
280 9.9/
280 9.9/
280
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MINI Roadster
CooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works
Curb weight, ready for travel, with all optional extras
> Manual transmission lbs/kg 2, 635/1,195 2,745/1,245 2,767/1,255
> Automatic
transmission lbs/kg 2,712/1,230 2,800/1,270 –
Approved gross weight
> Manual transmission lbs/kg 3, 241/1,470 3,329/1,510 3,329/1,510
> Automatic
transmission lbs/kg 3,318/1,505 3,373/1,530 –
Approved front axle load
> Manual transmission lbs/kg 1,786/810 1,896/860 1,896/860
> Automatic
transmission lbs/kg 1,863/845 1,951/885
–
Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 1,488/675 1,466/665 1,488/675
Cargo area capacity cu ft/ liters8.5/
240 8.5/
240 8.5/
240
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MINI Convertible
Capacities
CooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works
Curb weight, ready for travel, with all optional extras
>Manual transmission lbs/kg 2,701/1,225 2,811/1,275 2,811/1,275
> Automatic
transmission lbs/kg 2,778/1,260 2,855/1,295 –
Approved gross weight
> Manual transmission lbs/kg 3,560/1,615 3,671/1,665 3,693/1,675
> Automatic
transmission lbs/kg 3,638/1,650 3,737/1,695 –
Approved front axle load
> Manual transmission
> Automatic
transmission lbs/kg 1,863/845 1,951/885 1,962/890
lbs/kg 1,940/880 2,017/915 –
Approved rear axle load lb s/kg 1,786/810 1,786/810 1,797/815
Cargo area capacity cu ft/ liters6.0-23.3/
170-660 6.0-23.3/
170-660 6.0-23.3/
170-660
US gal/US quartsLitersNotes
Fuel tank 13.2/– approx. 50 Fuel grade: page 207
including reserve of 2.1/– approx. 8
Window washer system incl.
headlamp washer system –/4.8 approx. 4.5 For more details: page 67
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