Tire Identification Number; Tire Identification Marks - Mini COUNTRYMAN Owner's Manual

MOBILITY
Tire inflation pressures for MINI Paceman John Cooper Works
Tire size
All pressure specifications in the table
are indicated in bar/PSI with cold
tires.
Cold = ambient temperature
195/60 R 16 89 H M+S Std
225/45 R 18 91 V RSC
225/45 R 18 91 V M+S A/S RSC
225/40 R 19 89 V RSC
More details on the permissible load and weights, refer to page 210.

Tire identification marks

Knowledge of the labeling on the side of the
tire makes it easier to identify and choose the
right tires.
Tire size
Example: 225/45 R 17 91 V
225: nominal width in mm
45: aspect ratio in %
R: radial tire code
17: rim diameter in inches
91: load rating, not for ZR tires
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
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Wheels and tires
Pressure specifications in bar/PSI
Traveling speeds of up to
100 mph/160 km/h
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Traveling speeds above
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Tire Identification Number

Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of
the U.S. Department of Transportation.
DOT code:
DOT xxxx xxx 2214
xxxx: manufacturer code for the tire brand
xxx: tire size and tire design
2214: tire age
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applicable
on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder
and maximum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA
Temperature A
DOT Quality Grades
Treadwear
Traction AA A B C
Temperature A B C
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal
Safety Requirements in addition to these
grades.
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