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MINI wheels. Get a grip.
Safety: written in the stars.
MINI Original Complete Wheels are fitted exclusively with star marked tyres. These tyres have been developed in close collaboration with leading tyre manufacturers (e.g. Continental, Dunlop, Goodyear and Pirelli), and are ideally matched to the vehicle concept of each individual MINI model.
THE BENEFITS AT A GLANCE.
TAILOR-MADE
All MINI Original Wheels and Tyres have been specially developed for maximum safety and perfectly match the style of each specific MINI model.
TESTED
Each tyre has passed stringent testing with up to 50 different quality criteria (the EU Tyre Label demands compliance with only three criteria).
SPORTY
The tyres are perfectly attuned to suspension components and adaptive systems for maximum grip and performance.
SAFE
Tyres with star marking feature high durability, top safety ratings and state-of-the-art run-flat technology.
ECONOMICAL
The systematic use of special materials reduces fuel consumption and lowers noise levels.
Runflat technology.
The run-flat technology makes it unnecessary to change a wheel right away. It allows the driver to continue their way to the nearest workshop, for example. Additional elastic inserts made of highly hear-resistand rubber mixtures in the sidewalls prevent the tyre from overheating and cathing fire when it has lost pressure. Even with no pressure at all, the run-flat tyre enalbes a loaded vehicle to continue to travel for a distance of approximately 80km at 80km/h.
Check out our range of MINI original Complete Wheels with run-flat technology for your MINI.
OPTIMAL GRIP AT UNDER 7° C
There’s no need to save your adventures for summer – MINI Original Winter Tyres are made from rubber mixtures specially-formulated for driving when temperatures are low. This means you can safely master narrow bends, even if the road is wet or covered in snow.
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN WINTER AND SUMMER TYRES?
> Up to 10 % shorter braking distances on wet roads.
> Up to 40 % less tyre wear.
> Up to 50 % shorter braking distances on snow.
The science of winter tyres.
Winter tyres give you a far better performance and ensure even greater safety. Don’t forget to fit them when winter comes. Here’s why:
Braking distance.
Winter tyres are created to cope with slippery winter conditions and require a far shorter braking distance. When travelling at 50 km/h, the braking distance of winter tyres is 31m - compared to summer tyres which require 62m. (Braking distance will vary depending on the weather, tyre conditions and the speed at which you’re travelling.)
Wear and tear.
Winter tyres are far more durable in cold temperatures. The tread won’t wear down as quickly as summer tyres.
Traction.
Winter tyres have special treads, so they grip the roads better in wet and snowy conditions, as well as getting rid of excess water.