Mini Countryman owners manual page 212

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Wheels and tires MOBILITY failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of suitable for winter conditions. In the interest of performance which all passenger car tires must safety, new tires should be installed. meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent lev-Minimum tread depth els of performance on the laboratory test wheel that exceed the minimum required by law. The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either sep- arately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.< RSC - run-flat tires Wear indicators in the base of the tread groove You will recognize run-flat tires by a circular are distributed around the tire's circumference; symbol containing the letters RSC on the side of the letters TWI, for Tread Wear Indicator, on the the tire, page212. tire's sidewalls identify tires that incorporate M+S these wear indicators. If the tire tread has been driven down to the wear indicators, a tread Winter and all-season tires. depth of 0.063 in/1.6 mm has been reached. These have better winter properties than sum- mer tires. Tire damage XL Driving over rough or damaged road surfaces, as well as debris, curbs, and other obstacles can Designation for specially reinforced tires.cause serious damage to wheels, tires, and sus- pension parts. This is more likely to occur with low-profile tires, which provide less cushioning Tire condition between the wheel and the road. Be careful to avoid road hazards and reduce your speed, Inspect your tires regularly for tread wear, signs especially if your vehicle is equipped with low- of damage and for foreign objects lodged in the profile tires. tread. Check the tread depth. Unusual vibrations encountered during normal Tread depth vehicle operation can indicate tire failure or some other vehicle defect. This can, for exam- The tread depth should not drop below 0.12 in/ple, be caused by driving over curbs. The same 3mm, although, for example, European legisla-applies to any other abnormal road behavior, tion only specifies a minimum tread depth of such as pulling severely to the right or left. 0.063in/1.6mm. At tread depths below 0.12 in/In these cases, reduce speed immediately 3mm there is an increased risk of high-speed and have wheels and tires thoroughly hydroplaning, even when only small amounts of checked. To do so, drive carefully to the nearest water are present on the road surface.MINI dealer or a specialized tire shop that has Winter tires specially trained personnel working in accor- dance with the specifications of the MINI manu- When winter tires wear down past a tread depth facturer. If necessary, have the vehicle towed of 0.16 in/4 mm, they become perceptibly less there. 211 Online Edition for Part no. 01402917368 - © 10/12 BMW AG

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