BMW Mini series Owner's Handbook Manual page 146

MOBILITY
Correct wheels and tyres
The manufacturer of your MINI
recommends fitting only wheels and tyres
that it has approved for your type of vehicle,
otherwise the tyres may, e.g., make contact with
the vehicle body due to impermissible toler-
ances, even though they are nominally of the
correct size; this could result in a serious acci-
dent. The manufacturer of your MINI is unable to
assess the suitability of tyres and wheels it has
not approved, and therefore cannot guarantee
their safety.<
Ask your MINI Service Centre for details of the
correct wheel and tyre combination.
The correct wheel/tyre combination also has an
influence on various systems, which could oth-
erwise malfunction, for instance ABS and DSC.
To maintain the vehicle's good road behaviour,
always fit tyres of the same make and tread pat-
tern to all wheels. After a tyre has been dam-
aged, fit the original wheel and tyre combina-
tion again as soon as possible.
Recommended makes of tyre
Certain makes of tyre are recommended by the
manufacturer of your MINI depending on tyre
size. They are marked with a clearly visible des-
ignation on the sidewall of the tyre.
When properly used, these tyres meet the high-
est standards in terms of safety and handling
characteristics.
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Run-flat tyres*
When fitting new tyres or changing over from
summer to winter tyres and vice versa, fit run-
flat tyres for your own safety. In the event of a
flat, no compact spare wheel is available. Your
MINI Service Centre will gladly provide details.
Special characteristics of winter tyres
The manufacturer of your MINI recommends
winter tyres when driving in winter conditions or
at temperatures below +76/457. Although
all-season tyres with an M+S marking have bet-
ter winter characteristics than summer tyres,
they do not normally match the performance of
winter tyres.
Noting speed limit for tyres
Always comply with the speed limit for the
winter tyres fitted to your vehicle; failure
to do so could result in tyre damage and acci-
dents.<
If the car is capable of speeds higher than that
permitted for the winter tyres, a label stating the
maximum permitted speed for the tyres fitted
must be displayed in your field of view. Specialist
tyre dealers and MINI Service can supply these
labels.
Tyre storage
Store wheels and tyres in a cool, dry and prefer-
ably dark place when not in use. Protect tyres
against contamination from oil, grease and fuel.
Swapping wheels between the axles
Depending on the individual operating condi-
tions, different wear patterns will occur on the
front and the rear axles.
The wheels may be changed between the axles
to achieve an equal wear pattern. Your MINI
Service Centre will gladly provide details.
After changing, check the inflation pressure and
correct if necessary.