How to access and remove the spare tire in a mini cooper. Runflat tires are a good option for some, but you should consider carefully the future replacement costs associated with these. Removing the spare tire and tools buick rainier buick rainier owners manual service and appearance care tires removing the spare tire and tools the jacking equipment you will need is stored under the rear seat on the passengers side of the vehicle. We have 1 mini cooper 2008 manual available for free pdf download. I instruct mini usa, a division of bmw of north america, llc to provide my information to an authorized mini dealership. Find great deals on ebay for mini cooper spare tire and mini cooper spare tire kit. Our list of 6 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2008 mini cooper. Mini diy video how to access and remove spare tire, cooper.
Spacesaver emergency spare tire with a heavy duty storage carrying case for your 1st and 2nd generation mini cooper and cooper s models including the r50 r53 r56 hardtops r55 clubman r57 convertible r58 coupe r59 roadster. Detailed features and specs for the used 2008 mini cooper hatchback including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain. View and download mini cooper 2008 owners manual online. Download your free pdf file of the 2008 mini cooper on our comprehensive online database of automotive owners manuals. Mini with spacesaver spare tire 112 flat tire run flat tires 116. Mini never included a spare tire in the cooper s models because they put run flat tires on all cooper s models which has some benefits but in my opinion is outweighed pun intended by the other issues like weight, harsh ride due to thicker sidewall, and an overall disconnect from the road because the run flats are sooooo heavy and hard. Free video on how to fix a flat tire in a 2007 mini cooper s 1. The mini cooper is a sporty, economy car produced since 2001 by bmw.
Repairsurge is compatible with any internetenabled computer, laptop, smartphone or tablet device. Rseries 15 4 lug mini spare tire if you switched from runflat tires to standard tires, here is the spare designed for your mini. I owned a 2008 mini cooper s, until recently when i traded it in with 75,000 miles. If you have an inflatable spare, be sure to check the aerosol inflation pressure canister to be sure it has not been damaged. Find available tires from the top brands for a 2008 mini cooper hardtop. All about mini owners manuals mini cooper 20022018. It is a perfect replacement to a lost or worn factory space saver spare tire for your mini cooper. Cooper and s 2003 cooper and s 2004 all models 2005 all models 2006 all models 2007 convertible cooper and s 2008 convertible cooper, clubman and s. You can then change the wheel size to see alternate sizes on a different diameter wheel. Since most of the coopers do not have a spare tire in the trunk, the runflat tires can be.
Congratulations on your new mini this owners manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. If youve read some of our advice on car parts and symptoms of trouble, youve likely seen us suggest looking at your owners manual for specifics. All of the items shown in these videos are available in our online store at. To make sure your vehicle stays in top shape, check its parts for wear and damage at regular intervals and replace them in time. Check the inflation in your spare tire every time you check all the others.
Owners manual mini cooper 2008 owners manual 164 pages. Locate your tire size information on your tires sidewall or owners manual. Here is a detailed, colorcoded explanation of your minis tire size that you should check out before buying the best 2008 mini cooper tires or wheels. Here you have a car that partially eliminates the single largest issue that keeps potential owners from away from a mini lack of space. Mini cooper emergency spare tire r50r59 coopers, clubman. It had lots of leg room for my 6 4 body, but in terms of. This webpage contains mini cooper s cabrio 2008 owners manual pdf used by mini garages, auto repair shops, mini dealerships and home mechanics. Many mini cooper owners run into the issue of not having a spare tire. The six speed manual and the turbo charged engine are blast to drive. I have a 2008 mini cooper, and went for my last service a month ago. Or what if the kids turned the section you need into scrap paper. It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide the next owner with important operating, safety and maintenance information.
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The owners manual and the drivers guide should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. Free video on how to fix a flat tire in a 2009 mini cooper clubman 1. Jun 21, 2017 how to access and remove the spare tire in a mini cooper duration. Download your free pdf file of the 2009 mini cooper on our comprehensive online database of automotive owners manuals. I found an online tire calculator that spit out that i could install 1756515 tires, but id. For those cooper s owners who want a bit of security.
Page 100 mini cooper tire inflation pressures tire size pressure specifications in psikpa speeds up to a max. Page 1 page 2 page 3 page 4 table of contents page 5 page 6 page 7 page 8 notes on the owners manual page 9 editorial notice page 10 for your own safety page 11 reporting safety defects page 12 page page 14 cockpit page 15 display elements page 16 display elements. A spare tire with no pressure in it is no help to you in an emergency. This is a 2008 mini cooper s r56 model chili red with white roof and racing stripes with the jcw engine package 1. Practice the procedure now, so you already know how to do it in the case of a side of the road tire emergency. Make sure your mini has 4 lug nuts why get a spare tire. How to access and remove the spare tire in a mini cooper duration. Mar 27, 2018 2006 mini cooper, this one has space saving spare tire, location, how to inflate, pressure. Am i screwed or can i use these spare rims with a nonstandard tire size. Complete instructions for using the jack kit and spare tire in a 2004 mini. Note that some mini models do indeed have the spare tire in the trunk floor under the trim panel. We have 169 2008 mini cooper vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 28 1owner cars, and 211 personal use cars. Mini owners and service manual access your manual mini usa.
I recently purchased a set of 15 4bolt mini oem wheelsrims. Cooper cooper s congratulations on your new mini this owners manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. With this mini cooper s cabrio workshop manual, you can perform every job that could be done by mini garages and mechanics from. When a runflat is that deflated it is only good for 50miles so it did get me to the next town,30 miles, but once there i had to call mini roadside.
Need the correct tire size for your 2008 mini cooper before you buy the best tires. Any time you change your tires or adjust tire pressure, the tps system should be reset. With chiltons online doityourself mini cooper repair manuals, you can view any years manual 247365 our 2008 mini cooper repair manuals include all the information you need to repair or service your 2008 cooper, including diagnostic trouble codes, descriptions, probable causes. 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. Free video on how to fix a flat tire in a 2004 mini cooper s 1. The new tires that come standard on the mini cooper are runflat tires. Resetting the mini tire pressure monitoring system tpms. Page 161 transmission wheel stud wrench automatic transmission with spacesaver spare steptronic valve tire 122, manual transmission. Watch our diy video and see how to access the mini spare tire. View online or download mini cooper s 2008 owners manual. Search over 9,300 listings to find the best local deals. I have repaced my runflat tires with regular high performance tires.
The mobility kit consists of a highperformance pump, tyre sealant gel, gloves and a range of valve adapters, which can also be used with bikes etc. Mini cooper service manual and car repair online shop. Complete instructions for using the jack kit and spare tire in a 2007 mini cooper s 1. Hardtop countryman clubman convertible paceman phone. Snow tires for mini cooper and tires is the way to give you the best grip possible in poor winter weather. But what if that booklet got lost somewhere along the way. The mini cooper was designed by alex issigonis, the creator of the original mini, and john cooper, who was famous for building cars for formula one. This 15 4 lug spare tire uses the mini factory spare wheel and we source the same size tire as offered on the early cooper spare. Consult the vehicle owners manual for use of a temporary spare tire. Off roadmud terrrain all season summer winter trucksuv all season trucksuv summer trucksuv winter streetracetrack trailer spare cheap mud tires low profile tires. These vehicles once represented a small portion of the market that relied on the use of runflat tires to keep the vehicle mobile due to the lack of a spare tire and jack kit. The gash it put in my tread was about 1 inch long so there was no preasure possible in the tire. Mini cooper how to check air in spare tire youtube. The model was powered by an 848 cc engine, that was later increased to 997 cc, raising the output from 34 to 55 bhp.
Used 2008 mini cooper for sale with photos cargurus. Page 112 mini cooper s convertible tire inflation pressures tire size pressure specifications in psikpa speeds up to a speeds including max. Mini with spacesaver spare tire 112 flat tire run flat tires 116 mini mobility system 118 battery 122. And if you own a mini only initial letter capitalized, then your car is a classic built by british motor corp. Mini workshop and owners manuals free car repair manuals. Mini owners manual automobile mini cooper, mini cooper s. Jan 23, 2018 official pdf version of all owners manuals by year from 20022018. Spare tire for your 3rd generation f54 clubman and f60 countryman. We have 20 2008 mini cooper base vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 4 1owner cars, and 26 personal use cars. Free video on how to fix a flat tire in a 2003 mini cooper 1. Select a size for your vehicle from the drop down and click the alternate sizes button to see a list of similar tire sizes. The mini cooper tire pressure monitoring system tpms is designed to warn you when the tire pressure significantly drops below the recommended pressure in any one tire.
Remotely open and close mini cooper windows duration. The mini cooper comes standard with runflats equipped as the new tires. Removing the spare tire and tools tires service and. This owners manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. It didnt have a spare and there was nowhere to put it unless i folded the rear seat down. This owners manual should be considered a permanent part of. The original tires were runflats, which had a very stiff sidewall that let you drive up to 50 miles or so to get someplace to ge. Get the spare and have the peace of mind without the thought of driving without a spare. The standard cooper models come with 15 wheels and tires with an optional 16 size if you select runflat tires.
Selfsupporting runflat tires runflat tires have specific servicing requirements, such as productspecific puncture repair or demountingmounting procedures, which vary by vehicle and tire manufacturer. The mini cooper owners manual states that the included car jack is only to. The minis compact dimensions make it necessary to mount the spare tire externally. Noe spare blues i had an unfortunate experence last week of putting a large piece of metal into my runflat tire on my mcs. If you find the spare tire in this spot youre all set. Get the most useful specifications data and other technical specs for the 2008 mini clubman 2door coupe. When you are in need of a reliable replacement part for your 2008 mini cooper to restore it to factory like performance, turn to carid s vast selection of premium quality products that includes everything you may need for routine maintenance and. How to change the spare tire on a mini cooper it still runs. It wasnt until i got home that i realized i have 16 rims. Mini with spacesaver spare tire 112 flat tire run flat tires 116 mini mobility system 118 battery 122 fuses 123 giving and receiving assistance. Place the transmission in park if your mini has an automatic transmission or in first gear if it has a manual transmission.
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