SPACE-SAVER 15 EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE FACTORY - COOPER & S

 Will this item fit my car?

Beware of 'similar' space-saver tires from other brands since the hub diameter is most likely the wrong size. If you are shopping at some junk yards for other brands, consider the 'age' of the tire - do you really want a 5+ years old tire as your primary backup??

This 'space saver tire' set-up uses the MINI factory spare wheel with a brand new tire for guaranteed fitment.

Fits the following models on the front or rear:

2002-2006 R50 MINI Cooper and R53 MINI Cooper S with standard brakes.
2005-2008 R52 MINI Cooper and Cooper S Convertibles with standard brakes.
2007+ R56 MINI Cooper Hatchback (non-S)
2008+ R55 MINI Cooper CLUBMAN (non-S)
2009+ R57 MINI Cooper Convertibles (non-S)

Fits the following models on the rear only - if you have a flat in the front, you need to install the spare on the rear and move a good tire to the front:

2002-2006 R50 MINI Cooper and R53 MINI Cooper S with JCW Sport Brakes.
2005-2008 R52 MINI Convertibles with JCW Sport Brakes.
2007+ R56 MINI Cooper S Hatchback
2008+ R55 MINI Cooper S CLUBMAN
2009+ R57 MINI Cooper S Convertibles

See NMW7660 for a Storage/Carrying bag for this Spare.

See NMK7610 for a package with the Spare Tire and Storage/Carrying bag.

Yes, you can buy the wheel from the dealer, tire from a tire shop (if you can find one) and get it mounted and balanced - but why bother, we did all the work for you! Mounted, balanced, and ready-to-use. Tire brand will vary depending on supply.

This is the same 'spare' offered by the factory as an option for your Cooper Hatchback, Convertible, and Clubman.

Storage Options

Underside on the rear of the car:
02-06 R50 Cooper Hatchback
05-08 R52 Cooper Convertible
07+ R56 Cooper Hatchback
09+ R57 Cooper Convertible

Rear Boot: (may need to remove the rear parcel shelf)
02-06 R53 Cooper S Hatchback
05-08 R52 Cooper S Convertible
07+ R56 Cooper S Hatchback
09+ R57 Cooper S Convertible

Under the rear Floor:
08+ R55 Cooper (may require additional parts, depending on original equipment)
08+ R55 Cooper S Clubman (requires additional parts - see below)

For the 2008+ R55 Clubman, see G2NMK7620 for Spare Tire Kit to include the retainer and spare tire tray.

For the 2005-2008 R52 Cooper (non-S) Convertible and 2007-2010 R56 Cooper Hatchback Cooper (non-S), see NMK7200 for Spare Tire Mounting Kit to mount this spare under the car in the rear.

For the MINI Roadside Spare Tire Change Tool Kit, see NMA7688 or NMA7689.

If your MINI has the Limited Slip option, install the spare tire on the rear.

Remember, this is a 'temporary' spare tire to get you directly home or directly to the nearest tire repair center. Get your flat fixed and back on your car AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. If you have the Limited Slip Differential option on your MINI, put the compact spare on the rear.

If your MINI did not come with tools to change a tire, see NMA7688.

Recommended 'cold' inflation pressure: 60 psi

Lug Bolts torque:

2002 - 2006 All Models (to 7/11/2006): 88.5 ft lbs
2007-2008 Convertibles (from 7/11/2006): 103.3 ft lbs
2007+ Hatchbacks (from 7/12/2006): 103.3 ft lbs
2008+ CLUBMANS: 103.3 ft lbs
2009+ Convertibles: 103.3 ft lbs

Tighten the lug bolts in a criss-cross pattern.

From the MINI owners manual: Immediately have the wheels checked using a calibrated torque wrench to ensure that the lug bolts are firmly seated, otherwise a serious accident could result if a wheel comes loose.

Specifications: Wheel Size: 3.5J x 15 ET35
Tire Size: 115/70
Sidewall Height: 3.17"
Section Width: 4.53"
Overall Diameter: 21.34"
Circumference: 67.04"
Revs per mile: 974.70
Weight: Approx. 20 lbs.

NOTE: From the MINI owners manual:

Driving with the space-saver tire

Drive cautiously. Do not exceed a speed of 50mph/80kph.

You must expect changes in vehicle handling such as lower track stability during braking, longer braking distances and changes in self-steering properties when close to the handling limit. These effects are more pronounced when driving with winter tires.

Only one space-saver tire may be mounted at one time. Reinstall a wheel and tire of the original size as soon as possible.

Check the tire inflation pressure at the earliest opportunity and correct it if necessary. Replace the defective tire as soon as possible and have the new wheel/tire assembly balanced.


Understand model designations