BMW MINI Countryman Cooper, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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MOBILITY
Wheels and tyres
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Wheels and tyres
Tyre pressures
Information for your safety
The condition of the tyres and maintenance of
the correct tyre pressures not only influence tyre
life but are also decisive factors in road safety
and ride quality.
Checking pressures
Check the tyre pressures regularly: but at
least twice a month and before setting out
on any long journey. Incorrect tyre pressures can
adversely affect the car's roadholding and cause
tyre damage, which could result in an acci-
dent.
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After correcting tyre pressures, reinitialise
the Run Flat Indicator, page
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Tyre pressure values
The tyre pressures for approved tyre sizes are
shown on the driver's door post.
If your tyres' speed letter is not listed among the
pressure data, the tyre pressure for the relevant
size applies, e.g. 205/45 R 17.
For Australia/New Zealand
Inflation pressures are specified on the tyre label
affixed to the driver's door post.
The inflation pressures on the tyre label
are applicable only for tyres explicitly
mentioned on the label. Since inflation pressures
for tyres that may be covered by the label – by
size, speed category and load rating/load index
– but not explicitly mentioned on the label may
be different, please obtain adequate inflation
pressures in accordance with the tyre manufac-
turer's specifications at your tyre dealer.
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Tyre pressures for trailer towing
For trailer towing, the tyre pressures specified
for higher load apply.
Tyre size
The tyre pressures apply to makes of tyre rec-
ommended and tyre sizes approved by the
manufacturer of your MINI; details are available
from MINI Service.
Condition of tyres
Inspect tyres regularly for damage, the presence
of foreign bodies, unusual wear and sufficient
tread depth.
Tread depth
Summer tyres
The tread depth should not be allowed to drop
below 3 mm, approx. 1/8 in. Below a tread
depth of 3 mm, approx. 1/8 in, there is an
increased risk of aquaplaning when driving on
wet roads at fairly high speeds.
Winter tyres
Below a tread depth of 4 mm, approx. 3/16 in,
winter tyres become noticeably less suitable for
winter driving conditions. New tyres should be
fitted in the interests of safety.