Maximum Tire Load; Tire Identification Number; Tire Identification Marks; Tire Age - Mini HARDTOP 2 DOOR 2018 Owner's Manual

On 5-door models: COOPER S

Tire size

Specifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires
195/55 R 16 87
H M+S XL
Std/RSC
195/55 R 16 87
V M+S XL A/S
RSC
195/55 R 16 87
W XL RSC
175/60 R 16 86
H M+S XL RSC
205/45 R 17 88
V M+S XL A/S
RSC
205/45 R 17 88
V M+S XL
Std/RSC
205/45 R 17 88
W XL Std/RSC
185/50 R 17 86
H M+S XL RSC
205/40 R 18 86
W XL RSC

Tire identification marks

Tire size
205/45 R 17 84 V
205: nominal width in mm
45: aspect ratio in %
R: radial tire code
17: rim diameter in inches
Pressure specifica-
tions in bar/PSI
2.8 / 41 2.8 / 41
3.1 / 45 3.1 / 45
Online Edition for Part no. 01402723718 - VI/18
Wheels and tires
84: load rating, not for ZR tires
V: speed rating, before the R on ZR tires

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
Q = up to 100 mph/160 km/h
R = 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 2118
xxxx: manufacturer code for the tire brand
xxx: tire size and tire design

2118: tire age

Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines
of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Tire age
Recommendation
Regardless of the tire tread, replace tires at
least every 6 years.
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