Mini CONVERTIBLE, Owner'S Manual

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JOHN COOPER WORKS
Tire size Pressure specifications
in bar/PSI
Specifications
in bar/PSI with
cold tires
205/45 R 17 88
V XL A/S
205/45 R 17 88
W XL
205/45 R 17 88
Y XL
205/45 R 17 88
V XL M+S
3.3 / 48 2.9 / 42
205/40 R 18 86
W XL
185/50 R 17 86
H XL M+S
3.4 / 49 2.9 / 42
Tire marking
Tire size
205/45 R 17 84 V
205: nominal width in mm
45: cross-sectional relationship in %
R: radial tire code
17: rim diameter in inches
84: load bearing capacity
V: speed code letter
ZR tires: reinforced radial tire for speeds ex-
ceeding 150 mph/240 km/h
Maximum tire load
Maximum tire load is the maximum permis-
sible weight for which the tire is approved.
Locate the maximum tire load on the tire
sidewall and the Gross Axle Weight Rating
– GAWR – on the certification label on the
driver’s door pillar. Divide the tire load by
1.1. It must be greater than one-half of the
vehicle’s Gross Axle Weight Rating –
GAWR. Note, front vs. rear GAWR and tire
loads, respectively.
Speed letter
Designation Maximum speed
Q up to 100 mph/160 km/h
R up to 106 mph/170 km/h
S up to 112 mph/180 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
DOT code: DOT xxxx xxx 0122
xxxx: manufacturer code for the tire brand
xxx: tire size and tire design
0122: tire age
Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines
of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Tire age
Recommendation
Regardless of the tire tread depth, replace
tires at least every 6 years.
Manufacture date
You can find the manufacture date of the
tire on the tire sidewall.
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