Mini Countryman owners manual page 214

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Wheels and tires MOBILITY puncture, refer to page 78. Your MINI dealer will If the car is capable of speeds higher than that be glad to advise you. permitted for the winter ti res, a label stating the maximum permitted speed for the mounted Recommended tire brands tires must be displayed in your field of view. This label is available at your tire dealer or MINI dealer. Storage Always store wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with as little exposure to light as possible. Always protect tires against all contact with oil, grease and fuels. Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres- For each tire size, the manufacturer of your MINI sure indicated on the side wall of the tire. recommends certain tire brands. They are Swapping wheels among the axles marked with a clearly visible MINI designation on the sidewall of the tire. Depending on the individual use, front and rear When properly used, these tires meet the high-tires may exhibit different wear and tear. est standards in terms of safety and handling In order to maintain an even wear and tear, the characteristics. wheels may be rotated between the axles. Your MINI dealer will be glad to advise you. Run-flat tires Always check the inflation pressure after the tire When mounting new tires or changing over from rotation, if necessary change the pressure. summer to winter tires and vice versa, mount run-flat tires for your own safety. Keep in mind that no space-saver spare tire is available in the Snow chains event of a flat. Your MINI dealer will be glad to advise you. Only certain types of fine-link snow chains have been tested by the manufacturer of your MINI, Special characteristics of winter tiresclassified as road-safe and recommended. Con- The manufacturer of your MINI recommends the tact your MINI dealer for more details. use of winter tires on snowy roads or if temper-Only attach snow chains in pairs to the front atures drop below 457/+76. Although all-wheels with the following tires. season M+S tires provide better winter traction > 195/60R 16 M+S than summer tires, they generally fail to provide Observe the manufacturer's instructions when the same levels of cold-weather performance as mounting snow chains. Do not exceed a speed winter tires. of 30 mph or 50 km/h. Pay attention to speed Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor if Always comply with the speed limit for the snow chains are mounted; otherwise, the winter tires mounted on your car; failure instrument might issue an incorrect reading. to do so could result in tire damage and acci-When driving with snow chains, it can be useful dents.< to briefly deactivate DSC or activate DTC, refer to page73.< 213 Online Edition for Part no. 01402917368 - © 10/12 BMW AG

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