Tire Problems of Mini Cooper

Mini Cooper owners have reported 14 tire related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common tire problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire (9 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire tread/belt (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Tire related problems of Mini Cooper


Recently reported Tire problems of Mini Cooper

The Tire problem

Tire size 205/45 r17 pirelli ginturato we were driving from an appt and the low tire air light came on. We got to car x and found the side wall and tread belt on the inside of the tire had came off. Car x didn't have a replacement tire and they switched the bad tire to the back so we would have   Read details...

The Tire Tread/belt problem

While driving on I-81 to NY state, I experienced serious tire vibration followed by tire loss of air. All tires were checked for proper tire inflation before trip. The service center in which I ended up in said that the tire belts had separated and caused the rapid tire deflation.   Read details...

The Tire Sidewall problem

Tire was found flat after being parked. Car towed in for repair to Mini Cooper dealership. I was informed tire could not be repaired. Sidewall damage. Appeared sidewall ruptured in two places. No scuff marks. Retired NY state trooper could not see any scuff marks.   Read details...

The Tire Blowout problem

We had a tire blowout with tread separation, and learned from the dot numbers that the tires on our motorhome came from the same plant that the recalled tires have come from, and we are very concerned because of the tread separation that this is not an isolated incident, and that it may happen to   Read details...

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System problem

2004 Mini Cooper with motor mount, electrical, flat tire sensors issues. Cvt transmission replacement recommended. One day while driving on the highway, the vehicle just stopped; dead no power. The consumer stated the vehicle is sitting in the garage un-drivable because she doesn't have the $8,000   Read details...




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