Mini Countryman owners manual page 213

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MOBILITY Wheels and tires Otherwise, tire damage can be extremely dan-properly, there is a danger of subsequent dam- gerous for vehicle occupants and other road age and related safety hazards. Make sure that users.< the new wheels are balanced.< Tire age Retreaded tires The manufacturing date of tires is contained in The manufacturer of your MINI recom- the tire coding: mends that you avoid using retreaded DOT . 1012 means that the tire was manufac-tires, as this could impair driving safety. The tured during the 10th week of 2012.causes for this include potentially different tire For various reasons, such as the development of casing structures and often wide variations in brittleness, the manufacturer of your MINI rec-tire age, which can result in a limited service ommends tire replacement after no more than life.< 6years, regardless of the actual wear of the Correct wheels and tires tires. The manufacturer of your MINI recom- mends mounting only wheels and tires Run-flat tires that it has specifically approved for use on your particular model. Although other wheels and tires may theoretically have the same dimen- sions, variations in factors such as manufactur- ing tolerances can result in contact between tire and bodywork, ultimately leading to serious accidents. The manufacturer of your MINI can- not evaluate non-approved wheels and tires to determine if they are suited for use, and there- fore cannot ensure the operating safety of the vehicle if they are mounted.< The symbol identifying run-flat tires is a circle Your MINI dealer will be glad to inform you with the letters RSC on the sidewall.about the correct wheel and tire combination for Run-flat tires comprise a conditionally self-sup-your vehicle. porting tire and a special rim. The reinforcement The correct combination of wheels and tires is in the sidewalls ensures that the tire can con-also necessary to ensure reliable operation of tinue to be used subject to certain restrictions, various vehicle systems such as ABS and DSC. even if depressurized. To maintain good handling and vehicle For information on continuing to drive with a flat response, use only tires of a single brand and tire, refer to Indication of a flat tire, page 76.tread configuration. After a tire has been dam- aged, mount the previous wheel and tire combi- nation again as soon as possible. New wheels and tires Wheels with Tire Pressure Monitor TPM Have new wheels and tires mounted only electronics by your MINI dealer or a specialized tire When mounting new tires or changing over from shop that has specially trained personnel work-summer to winter tires, or vice versa, only use ing in accordance with the specifications of the wheels with TPM electronics; otherwise, the Tire MINI manufacturer. If this work is not carried out Pressure Monitor may not be able to detect a 212 Online Edition for Part no. 01402917368 - © 10/12 BMW AG

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