Run flat tires – BMW 2004 Mini Convertible Cooper User Manual

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TIRE CONDITION

RUN FLAT TIRES

Wear indicators in the tread-groove base,
arrow, are spread around the circumfer-
ence of the tire and are marked on the side
wall of the tire with TWI, Tread Wear Indi-
cator. The indicators in the tread indicate at

in / 1.6 mm tread depth that the

legally permitted wear limit has been
reached.

Wheel/tire damage

Due to low-profile tires, please note
that wheels, tires and suspension

parts are more susceptible to road hazards
and consequential damage.
Unusual vibrations while driving can indi-
cate tire damage or other damage to the
vehicle. This may be caused, for example,
by driving over a curb. This is also true for
abnormalities in the vehicle's handling
characteristics, such as a pronounced ten-
dency to pull to the left or right.
In such situations, reduce your speed
immediately. Drive carefully to the nearest
MINI Dealer or tire dealer, or have the vehi-
cle towed there, if necessary.
Tire damage, up to and including blowouts,
can endanger the lives of both the vehicle
occupants and other road users.

You will recognize Run Flat tires by a circu-
lar symbol containing the letters RSC on
the side of the tire.
Run Flat tires consist of self-contained tires
and special rims. The tire reinforcement
ensures that driving remains possible to a
restricted degree in the event of a pressure
drop or even a flat tire.

Continuing driving with a damaged
tire

Depending on the load, you can continue
driving with Run Flat tires at a maximum
speed of 50 mph / 80 km/h.