Tire Coding; Tire Identification Number - Mini Clubman Owner's Manual

Mobility
MINI John Cooper Works Clubman tire inflation pressures
Tire size
All pressure specifications in the
table are indicated in psi/kilo-
pascal with cold tires.
Cold = ambient temperature
185/50 R 17 86 H M+S XL RSC
205/45 R 17 84 V M+S RSC
205/45 R 17 84 W RSC
205/40 R 18 82 W RSC
More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page 193.

Tire coding

Knowledge of the labeling on the side of the tire
makes it easier to identify and choose the right
tires.
Tire size
e.g.
Nominal width in mm
Aspect ratio in Ξ
Radial belt construction
Rim diameter in inches
Load rating,
not on ZR tires
Speed code letter,
in front of the R on ZR tires
140
Wheels and tires
225/45 R 17 91 V
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Pressure specifications in psi/kPa
Speeds up to
a max. of
100 mph / 160 km/h
38/260 38/260
41/280 41/280
Speed letter
Q = up to 100 mph/160 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

Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of the
US Department of Transportation.
DOT code:
Speeds including those
exceeding
100 mph / 160 km/h
39/270 45/310
42/290 48/330