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OVERVIEWREPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLSDATAINDEX

WINTER TIRES SNOW CHAINS*

Choosing the right tire

The manufacturer recommends winter

tires (M+S radial tires) for driving in adverse

winter road conditions. While so-called all-

season tires (M+S designation) provide

better winter traction than summer tires

with the load ratings S, T, H, V, W, they do

not achieve the performance of winter

tires.

In the interest of safe tracking and steering

response, install winter tires made by the

same manufacturer having the same tread

configuration on all four wheels.

Before purchasing winter tires, check

whether your MINI is fitted with safety

tires. You will recognize safety tires by a

circular symbol containing the letters RSC

on the side of the tire, see page 110. In this

case, use only safety tires, as in the event of

a flat tire there is no space-saver spare tire.

Only winter tires recommended by the

manufacturer of your MINI should be

fitted. Any MINI center will be glad to

advise you on the selection of the right

winter tires for the relevant operating

conditions.

Observing speeds

Never exceed the maximum speed

for which the tires are rated.

Unprofessional attempts by laymen to

service tires can lead to damage and acci-

dents.

Have this work performed by skilled profes-

sionals only. Your MINI center will be glad

to assist you with both their expertise and

the proper equipment for your vehicle.<

Tire condition, tire inflation pressure

Once the tire wears to below 0.16 in

(4 mm), winter tires display a percep-

tible decrease in their ability to cope with

winter driving conditions, and should be

replaced in the interest of safety.<

Comply with the specified tire inflation

pressures and be sure to have the wheel

and tire assemblies balanced every time

you change the tires.

The use of narrow-link snow chains is

permitted in pairs only and only on

the front wheels with the following tires:

175/65 R 15

175/60 R 16

When fitting, comply with the manufac-

turer's instructions.<

With chains, do not exceed a speed

of 30 mph (50 km/h).<

After fitting the snow chains, do not

activate the Flat Tire Monitor.

When driving with snow chains, it can be

helpful to switch off the ASC+T or DSC for

a brief period, see pages 60, 61.<

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