RUN FLAT TIRES*
NEW WHEELS AND TIRES
If there is a total loss of tire inflation pres-
sure, 0 psi / 0 kPa, or obvious tire damage,
you can gauge the mileage for continued
driving on the basis of the following indica-
tions:
Have new wheels and tires mounted
only by a tire specialist. Work that is
improperly carried out could result in con-
sequential damage and pose safety haz-
ards.<
Tire change set
In case of a flat tire, the tire change
set is not needed, since your vehicle
has Run Flat tires.
When changing a tire, always observe the
safety measures and the procedure for
changing tires starting on page 125.<
>With a light load:
Your MINI Dealer will be glad to inform you
about the correct wheel and tire combina-
tion for your vehicle.
Have the wheels balanced after each tire or
wheel replacement.
1 to 2 persons without luggage:
approx. 155 miles / 250 km
>With a medium load:
2 persons, full luggage compartment, or tire change set.
4 persons without luggage:
approx. 90 miles / 150 km.
>With a full load:
4 persons or more, full luggage compart-
ment:
Your vehicle is additionally equipped with a
In the MINI COOPER and MINI COOPER Con-
vertible this is located in the luggage com-
partment under the floor mat.
In the MINI COOPER S and MINI COOPER S
Convertible, the tire change set is located in
a separate bag which is attached to the
lashing eyelets on the luggage compart-
ment floor by means of tie-down straps.
The correct wheel and tire combination is
also important for various systems that
would otherwise be impaired, e.g. ABS or
DSC.
approx. 30 miles / 50 km.
The manufacturer of your vehicle rec-
ommends that you avoid using
Drive cautiously. Do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph / 80 km/h. In case of
tire pressure loss you must expect changes
in vehicle handling such as lower track sta-
bility during braking, longer braking dis-
tances and changes in self-steering proper-
ties when close to the handling limit.
For safety reasons, the manufacturer of
your vehicle recommends not having dam-
aged Run Flat tires repaired. In this case,
consult your MINI dealer.<
retread tires, as this could impair driving
safety. This is due to the possible variations
in casing structures and, in some cases, to
their extreme age, which can lead to a
decrease in their durability.<
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