If you switched from run-flat tires to standard tires, here is the spare designed for your MINI. This Spare uses the MINI factory Spare Wheel and the correct size tire as offered on the early Cooper Spare. This spare is compatible whether you have 16", 17", or 18" tires - they all have the same approximate overall diameter.

This 'space saver tire' set-up uses the factory 15 x 3.5 ET28 spare wheel with a brand new 115/70/15 tire for guaranteed fitment. 5 x 112 Bolt Pattern.

Tire Diameter inches 21.34  
Tire Width inches  4.53  
Tire Circum. inches  67.04
Tire Sidewall Height inches  3.17

Fits the following models:

2014-2021 F56 MINI Cooper and Cooper S Hardtop
2015-2021 F55 MINI Cooper and Cooper S Hardtop 4-Door
2016-2021 F57 MINI Cooper and Cooper S Convertible

NOTES:

• Use this Space Saver Spare on the REAR of your MINI.  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.
• This Space Saver Tire will not clear the brakes on the JCW models.

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. Yes, this is not the most convenient solution, but it beats the wait for a tow truck. Especially since the MINI requires a flat bed for towing! 

This is the same 'spare wheel' offered by the factory as an option for your 2014+ MINI Cooper Hardtop. 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.

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. Always put the compact spare on the rear. 

For a convenient carrying / storage bag, see Mini Cooper Spare Tire Storage Bag.

Recommended 'cold' inflation pressure: 60 psi

Lug Bolts torque: 

101 ft lb / 140 Nm
Tighten the lug bolts in a criss-cross pattern.

Initialization:

The initialization process adopts the set inflation tire pressures as reference values for the detection of a flat tire. Initialization is started by confirming the inflation pressures.

Do not initialize the system when driving with snow chains.

1. 'Vehicle Info'
2. 'Vehicle status'
3. 'Perform reset'
4. Start the engine - do not drive away.
5. Start the initialization with 'Perform reset'.
6. Drive away.

The initialization is completed while driving, which can be interrupted at any time.  The initialization automatically continues when driving resumes.

Specifications:

Wheel Size: 3.5B x 15 ET28
Tire Size: 115/70
Weight: Approx. 20 lbs. 

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.

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.

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Spare Tire for your 3rd generation F54 Clubman and F60 Countryman!  If you switched from runflats to standard tires, and you want a real Space Saver Spare Tire instead of tire slime or tire plug, this is the answer.  This spare tire uses the MINI factory spare wheel and we obtained the proper sized tire, mounted and balance it for you.  It's ready to bolt-on! 

Fits the following models:

2016-2021 F54 MINI Cooper and Cooper S Clubman
2017-2021 F60 MINI Cooper and Cooper S Countryman

Compatible with ALL4 models.

NOTES:

• Use this Space Saver Spare on the REAR of your MINI.  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.
• This Space Saver Tire will not clear the brakes on the JCW models with the Brembo Big Brakes.
• NOT for use on ALL4 models.

Includes:

• 5-Lug 17 inch Space Saver Steel Wheel at 3.5 x 17  ET18
• Space Saver Tire T125/80 R17 - 24.88" overall diameter
• Mounted and Balances - ready for use!
• Heavy duty storage and carrying bag

Tire Tray and Tools available separately here. 

COMPACT SPARE TIRE STORAGE BAG / CARRYING CASE

Heavy Duty storage and carrying bag for our NMW7610 Compact Emergency Spare Tire. No need to have a bare tire sitting in your boot! This cover is not only an aesthetic improvement, but also doubles as a carrying case.

The heavy duty zipper opens 3/4 of the bag so you can 'roll' the tire into the bag - save your back from having to lift the spare into the bag. Designed with just enough room to easily fit the tire in the bag, without having to struggle to fit it in.

Heavy duty material is water resistant, protecting your interior. A convenient exterior pocket provides storage space for tools, gloves or emergency road flares.

This spare tire can be safely used as a Temporary Spare for the following Tire sizes.

F54 Clubman:

225/45R17 - 24.98" overall diameter
225/40R18 - 25.08" overall diameter
225/35R19 - 25.2" overall diameter

F60 Countryman:

225/50R18 - 26.86" overall diameter
225/45R19 - 26.98" overall diameter

Remember, this is a 'temporary' spare tire to get you directly home or directly to the nearest tire repair center. Maximum recommended speed is 50 MPH. Get your flat fixed and back on your car AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

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