All About MINI Cooper Tires

MINI vehicles are designed to deliver impressive performance, and the right tires are a crucial part of maintaining that performance in the years ahead. At MINI of Sterling, we want to ensure your MINI Cooper–or any other vehicle in the MINI lineup–serves you well for as long as possible on the roads of Loudoun County, the Dulles Airport Area, and beyond. That’s why we’ve put together this list of recommended MINI Cooper tires and tires for other available models in the current lineup. For more information, visit our MINI tire center.

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MINI Cooper Tire Sizes

Below, you’ll find a non-exhaustive list of individual tire types for vehicles such as the MINI Cooper Base, Clubman, Convertible, Countryman, and Hardtop. The number of each tire represents a different MINI Cooper tire size. For instance, for 175/65R15 tires, the MINI Cooper tire size is 24 inches in diameter and 6.9 inches in width, with a sidewall of 4.5 inches and a circumference of 75.2 inches; these tires fit wheels that are 15 inches by five to six inches.

Here are the recommended MINI Cooper tire sizes:

MINI Cooper Convertible

• 175/65R15
• 195/55R16
• 205/45R17

MINI Cooper Countryman

• 225/55R17
• 225/50R18
• 225/45R19

MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 Door

• 175/65R15
• 195/55R16
• 205/45R17
• 205/40R18

MINI Cooper Hardtop 4-Door

• 175/65R15
• 195/55R16
• 205/45R17
• 205/40R18

MINI Cooper John Cooper Works Clubman ALL4

• 225/40R18
• 235/35R19

MINI Cooper John Cooper Works Convertible

• 205/45R17
• 205/40R18

MINI Cooper John Cooper Works Countryman ALL4

• 225/50R18
• 225/45R19

MINI Cooper John Cooper Works Hardtop

• 205/45R17
• 205/40R18

MINI Cooper S Clubman

• 225/45R17
• 225/40R18

MINI Cooper S Convertible

• 195/55R16
• 205/45R17
• 205/40R18

MINI Cooper S Countryman

• 225/50R18
• 225/45R19

MINI Cooper S Hardtop 2 Door

• 195/55R16
• 205/45R17
• 205/40R18

MINI Cooper S Hardtop 4 Door

• 195/55R16
• 205/45R17
• 205/40R18

MINI Cooper SE

• 195/55R16
• 205/45R17

MINI Cooper SE ALL4 Countryman

• 225/50R18

MINI Cooper Tire Pressure Light

The tire pressure light is a warning from your vehicle’s tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and it will typically illuminate when your tires are low on air. The light resembles a flat-bottomed tire with an exclamation point in the middle. If your TPMS light comes on, fill the tires with the suggested MINI Cooper tire pressure, which is usually around 35 psi; check your owner’s manual to confirm this. Low tire pressure can have any number of causes, including:

• A flat tire
• A puncture
• A slow leak
• Hot or cold weather extremes

In some cases, the TPMS light comes on if one of the system’s sensors is malfunctioning. If the light stays on even after filling the tires with air, schedule service at our DC Metro Area tire center for additional assistance.

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MINI Cooper Tire Pressure Guide

Maintaining adequate air pressure is a critical component of good tire care. Not only does it help ensure maximum performance and safety on Loudoun County and Dulles Airport-area roads, but it also extends the life of your tires and the investment you’ve made in them. What should a MINI Cooper’s tire pressure be, and how do you check it most effectively? MINI of Sterling gives you the answers in the following guide to MINI Cooper tire pressure.

What Should a MINI Cooper’s Tire Pressure Be?

So, what should a MINI Cooper’s tire pressure be for optimal performance and safety? The generally recommended MINI Cooper tire pressure is 35 psi. With that said, consult your owner’s manual to confirm this, as different models and model years may have slightly different PSI requirements.

How Do I Check My MINI Cooper Tire Pressure?

Fortunately, checking your MINI Cooper tire pressure is typically quite easy. All you’ll need is a tire pressure gauge, which you can purchase at any discount retailer or auto supply store. Here’s how to check the pressure in your MINI Cooper tires:

1. Unscrew the cap from your tire’s valve stem.
2. Secure the tire gauge over the open stem, completely covering it so no air gets out, until the gauge provides a reading. The current PSI will either be displayed digitally on the gauge or on a bar that extends from the gauge itself, depending on the type you have.
3. Remove the gauge, and replace the cap on the valve stem.

How Do I Reset My MINI Cooper TPMS?

All new MINI vehicles, including the MINI Cooper, come with a state-of-the-art Tire Pressure Monitoring System. This system uses a network of tire sensors to monitor pressure and send dashboard alerts when pressure levels are too high or too low. Once you’ve filled your tires to the recommended PSI, you may have to reset the TPMS dashboard light by doing the following:

1. Start the engine and depress the button on the end of the turn signal lever until you see the words “SET/INFO” on the dashboard message center, located next to the odometer.
2. Press and hold the button until the message changes, and start pushing the button to scroll through the displayed messages until you see the tire monitor symbol and reset feature.
3. Press and hold the button again and wait until the display changes. 

Your MINI Cooper can now recalibrate the TPMS system on your next drive. Bear in mind that it may take several minutes of driving for the system to reset.

Schedule Tire Service at BMW of Sterling Today

You don’t have to handle your MINI Cooper tire care on your own. The MINI of Sterling service team is here to help. Schedule an appointment online today, and browse our latest service specials for opportunities to save. By taking care of your tires, you are sure to get the most out of your MINI Cooper on all your drives in the DC Metro Area and beyond!