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------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOBILITY
Wheels and tires
Minimum tread depth
WARNING
Damaged tires can lose tire inflation pres-
sure, which can lead to loss of vehicle control.
There is risk of an accident. If tire damage is
suspected while driving, immediately reduce
speed and stop. Have wheels and tires
checked. For this purpose, drive carefully to the
nearest dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop. Have
vehicle towed or transported as needed.◀
Wear indicators in the tread base are distrib-
WARNING
uted around the circumference of the tire and
Damaged tires can lose tire inflation pres-
are marked on the tire sidewall with TWI, Tread
sure, which can lead to loss of vehicle control.
Wear Indicator. When the tire tread has been
There is risk of an accident. Do not repair dam-
worn down to the wear indicators, a tread has
aged tires, but have them replaced.◀
reached a depth of 0.063 in/1.6 mm.
Tire age
Tire damage
Recommendation
General information
For several reasons, among other things be-
Inspect your tires often for damage, foreign ob-
cause of beginning brittleness, the manufac-
jects lodged in the tread, and tread wear.
turer of your MINI recommends mounting new
tires at the latest after six years, regardless of
Information
the actual wear.
Driving over rough or damaged road surfaces,
as well as debris, curbs and other obstacles can
Manufacture date
cause serious damage to wheels, tires and sus-
The date of manufacture of the tires is specified
pension parts. This is more likely to occur with
in the tire label:
low-profile tires, which provide less cushioning
DOT … 2015: the tire was manufactured in
between the wheel and the road. Be careful to
week 20 of 2015.
avoid road hazards and reduce your speed, es-
pecially if your vehicle is equipped with low-
profile tires.
Changing wheels and
Indications of tire damage or other vehicle mal-
functions:
tires
▷ Unusual vibrations during driving.
Mounting
▷ Unusual handling such as a strong ten-
Have mounting and wheel balancing carried
dency to pull to the left or right.
out by a dealer’s service center or another
Damage can be caused by driving over curbs,
qualified service center or repair shop.
road damage and similar situations.
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