For a vehicle containing an average load, the
possible driving distance is ap‐
prox. 50 miles/80 km.
When the vehicle is driven with a damaged tire,
its handling characteristics change, e.g., re‐
duced lane stability during braking, a longer
braking distance, and altered self-steering
properties. Adjust your driving style accord‐
ingly. Avoid abrupt steering maneuvers or driv‐
ing over obstacles, e. g., curbs, potholes, etc.
Because the possible driving distance depends
on how the vehicle is used during the trip, the
actual distance may be smaller or greater de‐
pending on the driving speed, road conditions,
external temperature, cargo load, etc.
Continued driving with a flat tire
Drive moderately and do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
A loss of tire inflation pressure results in a
change in the handling characteristics, e.g., re‐
duced lane stability during braking, a longer
braking distance and altered self-steering prop‐
erties. ◀
Final tire failure
Vibrations or loud noises while driving
can indicate the final failure of the tire. Reduce
speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of the tire
could come loose and cause an accident. Do
not continue driving, and contact your service
center. ◀
Message when not reset The yellow warning lamp lights up. A
message is displayed on the onboard
monitor.
The system detected a wheel change but was
not yet reset. Warnings regarding the current
tire inflation pressure are not reliable.
Check the tire inflation pressure and reset the
system, refer to page 96.Malfunction
The small warning lamp flashes in yel‐
low and then lights up continuously; the
larger warning lamp comes on in yel‐
low.
On the onboard monitor, the tires are shown in
gray and a message appears.
No flat tire can be detected.
Display in the following situations:▷A wheel without TPM electronics is
mounted:
Have the system checked by the service
center if necessary.▷Malfunction:
Have the system checked.▷TPM could not be fully reset; reset the sys‐
tem again.
The small warning lamp flashes in yel‐
low and then lights up continuously; the
larger warning lamp comes on in yel‐
low.
On the onboard monitor, the tires are shown in
gray and a message appears.
No flat tire can be detected.
Display in the following situation:
▷Disturbance by other systems or devices
with the same radio frequency
After leaving the area of the disturbance,
the system automatically becomes active
again.
Declaration according to NHTSA/FMVSS
138 Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems
Each tire, including the spare (if provided)
should be checked monthly when cold and in‐
flated to the inflation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label (If your
vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
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Wheels and tiresVehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
Tire inflation pressure Safety information
It is not merely the tires' service life, but also
driving comfort and, to a great extent, driving
safety that depend on the condition of the tires
and the maintenance of the specified tire pres‐
sure.
Checking the pressure Check the tire inflation pressure regularly
Regularly check the tire inflation pressure
and correct it as needed: at least twice a month
and before a long trip. If you fail to observe this
precaution, you may be driving on tires with in‐
correct tire pressures, a condition that may not
only compromise your vehicle's driving stabil‐
ity, but also lead to tire damage and the risk of
an accident.
Do not drive with depressurized or flat tires, ex‐
cept for run-flat tires. A flat tire will seriously
impair your vehicle's handling and braking re‐
sponse. Attempts to drive on a flat tire can lead
to a loss of control over the vehicle. ◀
Only check the tire inflation pressure when the
tires are cold. This means after a maximum of
1.25 miles/2 km driving or when the vehicle
has been parked for at least 2 hours. When thetires are warm, the tire inflation pressure is
higher.
After correcting the tire inflation pressure, reset
the Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to page 96
or reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to
page 94.
Checking the inflation pressure of the
compact wheel
To check the inflation pressure, there is a valve
extension behind the bumper.
Pressure specifications
The tables below provide all the correct infla‐
tion pressures for the specified tire sizes at am‐
bient temperature.
The inflation pressures apply to the tire sizes
approved and tire brands recommended by the
manufacturer of the MINI; a list of these is
available from the service center.
For correct identification of the right tire infla‐
tion pressures, observe the following:
▷Tire sizes of your vehicle▷Maximum allowable driving speed
Tire inflation pressures for driving up to
100 mph or 160 km/h
For normal driving up to 100 mph/160 km/h,
adjust pressures to the respective tire inflation
pressures listed on the following pages in the
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column for traveling speeds up to 100 mph/
160 km/h to achieve optimum driving comfort.
These tire inflation pressures can also be found
on the driver's side door pillar when the driver's
door is open.
Do not exceed the maximum permissible
speed
The maximum permissible speed for these tire
pressures is 100 mph/160 km/h. Do not exceed
this speed; otherwise, tire damage and acci‐
dents may occur. ◀
Tire inflation pressures for driving
above 100 mph or 160 km/h
Adjust the tire inflation pressures
To drive at maximum speeds in excess of
100 mph/160 km/h, adjust pressures to the re‐
spective tire inflation pressures listed on the
following pages in the column for traveling
speeds including those exceeding 100 mph or
160 km/h. Otherwise, tire damage and acci‐
dents could occur. ◀
Observe all national and local maximum speed limits; otherwise, violations of the laws could
occur.
Tire inflation pressures for MINI Cooper Coupe
Tire sizePressure specifications in bar/PSIAll pressure specifications in the table
are indicated in bar/PSI with cold
tires.
Cold = ambient temperature175/65 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
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
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Tire sizePressure specifications in bar/PSICompact wheel: T 115/70 R 15 90 MTraveling speed up to 50 mph/80 km/h
4.2/60More details on the permissible load and weights, refer to page 268.
Tire inflation pressures for MINI Cooper S Coupe
Tire sizePressure specifications in bar/PSIAll pressure specifications in the table
are indicated in bar/PSI with cold
tires.
Cold = ambient temperature195/55 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 RSC2.6/382.6/38205/45 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 RSC2.8/412.8/41More details on the permissible load and weights, refer to page 268.
Tire inflation pressures for MINI John Cooper Works Coupe
Tire sizePressure specifications in bar/PSIAll pressure specifications in the table
are indicated in bar/PSI with cold
tires.
Cold = ambient temperature185/50 R 17 86 H M+S XL RSC
205/45 R 17 84 V M+S RSC
205/45 R 17 84 W RSC2.7/392.7/39205/40 R 18 82 W RSC2.9/422.9/42More details on the permissible load and weights, refer to page 268.Seite 224MobilityWheels and tires224
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Tire inflation pressures for MINI Cooper Roadster
Tire sizePressure specifications in bar/PSIAll pressure specifications in the table
are indicated in bar/PSI with cold
tires.
Cold = ambient temperature175/65 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 RSC2.4/352.4/35175/60 R 16 82 H M+S RSC2.6/382.6/38Compact wheel: T 115/70 R 15 90 MTraveling speed up to 50 mph/80 km/h
4.2/60More details on the permissible load and weights, refer to page 268.
Tire inflation pressures for MINI Cooper S Roadster
Tire sizePressure specifications in bar/PSIAll pressure specifications in the table
are indicated in bar/PSI with cold
tires.
Cold = ambient temperature195/55 R 16 87 V RSC
195/55 R 16 87 H M+S RSC
195/55 R 16 87 V M+S RSC
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Tire sizePressure specifications in bar/PSI205/45 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 RSC2.8/412.8/41More details on the permissible load and weights, refer to page 268.
Tire inflation pressures for MINI John Cooper Works Roadster
Tire sizePressure specifications in bar/PSIAll pressure specifications in the table
are indicated in bar/PSI with cold
tires.
Cold = ambient temperature185/50 R 17 86 H M+S XL RSC
205/45 R 17 84 W RSC
205/45 R 17 84 V M+S RSC2.7/392.7/39205/40 R 18 82 W RSC2.9/422.9/42More details on the permissible load and weights, refer to page 268.
Tire inflation pressures for MINI Cooper Convertible
Tire sizePressure specifications in bar/PSITraveling speeds of up to
100 mph/160 km/hTraveling speeds above
100 mph/160 km/All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in bar/PSI with cold
tires.
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Tire sizePressure specifications in bar/PSI175/65 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 RSC2.4/352.4/352.6/382.6/38More details on the permissible load and weights, refer to page 269.
Tire inflation pressures for MINI Cooper S Convertible
Tire sizePressure specifications in bar/PSITraveling speeds of up to
100 mph/160 km/hTraveling speeds above
100 mph/160 km/All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in bar/PSI with cold
tires.
Cold = ambient temperature195/55 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 RSC2.4/352.4/352.6/382.6/38205/45 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 RSC2.7/392.7/392.9/422.9/42More details on the permissible load and weights, refer to page 269.Seite 227Wheels and tiresMobility227
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Tire inflation pressures for MINI John Cooper Works Convertible Tire sizePressure specifications in bar/PSITraveling speeds of up to
100 mph/160 km/hTraveling speeds above
100 mph/160 km/All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in bar/PSI with cold
tires.
Cold = ambient temperature185/50 R 17 86 H M+S XL RSC
205/45 R 17 84 V M+S RSC
205/45 R 17 84 W RSC2.7/392.7/392.9/422.9/42205/40 R 18 82 W RSC2.9/422.9/423.1/453.1/45More details on the permissible load and weights, refer to page 269.Tire identification marks
Knowledge of the labeling on the side of the tire makes it easier to identify and choose the
right tires.
Tire size Example: 225/45 R 17 91 V
225: nominal width in mm
45: aspect ratio in %
R: radial tire code
17: rim diameter in inches
91: load rating, not for ZR tires
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/hTire Identification Number Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of
the U.S. Department of Transportation.
DOT code:
DOT xxxx xxx 1012
xxxx: manufacturer code for the tire brand
xxx: tire size and tire design
1012: tire age
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable
on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder
and maximum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA
Temperature A
DOT Quality Grades
Treadwear
Traction AA A B C
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