Mini CONVERTIBLE Owner's Manual page 258

MOBILITY
Recommended tire brands
For each tire size, the manufacturer of the
vehicle recommends certain tire brands.
The tire brands can be identified by a star
on the tire sidewall.
New tires
Tire traction is not optimal due to manufac-
turing circumstances when tires are brand-
new; they achieve their full traction poten-
tial after a break-in time.
Drive conservatively for the first
200 miles/300 km.
Retreaded tires
Warning
Retreated tires can have different tire cas-
ing structures. With advanced age the
service life can be limited. There is a risk
of accident. The manufacturer of the vehi-
cle does not recommend the use of re-
treaded tires.
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Winter tires
Winter tires are recommended for operat-
ing on winter roads.
Winter tires can be identified by the sym-
bol with mountain and snowflake, as well as
the M+S marking on the tire sidewall.
So-called all-season tires with M+S designa-
tion, but without symbol with mountain and
snowflake, have better winter characteris-
tics than summer tires but generally do not
achieve the performance of winter tires.
Maximum speed of winter tires
If the maximum speed of the vehicle is
higher than the permissible speed for the
winter tires, then attach a sign showing the
permissible maximum speed in the field of
vision. The sign is available from a dealer's
service center or another qualified service
center or repair shop.
With winter tires mounted, observe and do
not exceed the permissible maximum speed.
Changing runflat tires
When changing from runflat tires to stand-
ard tires, it must be ensured that the vehicle
contains an emergency wheel or tire mobi-
lity kit. Further information is available
from a dealer's service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.