MINI Cooper tyre sizes
| Size | Cold pressure | Price per tyre |
|---|---|---|
| 195/55 R16 | 30–33 psi | AED 170–AED 420 |
| 205/45 R17 | 30–33 psi | AED 170–AED 420 |
Usually fitted with run-flat tyres from the factory and no spare wheel.
Model years in our data: 1990–2026.
MINI tyre tips
- MINI run-flats carry a star or MINI marking; they ride firmer but let you reach a workshop after a puncture.
- Switching to non-run-flat tyres improves comfort on a MINI but means carrying a repair kit.
- The Cooper S on 18-inch wheels wears its front tyres quickly; rotate them every 8,000–10,000 km where sizes allow.
Common factory tyres on MINI: Pirelli, Bridgestone, Continental, Hankook.
Tyre brands that suit the MINI Cooper
- Bridgestone — AED 400–AED 950 per tyre
- Michelin — AED 450–AED 1,050 per tyre
- Continental — AED 420–AED 1,000 per tyre
- Hankook — AED 300–AED 700 per tyre
- Kumho — AED 250–AED 580 per tyre
When to replace the tyres
Small hatchbacks often get 45,000–60,000 km from a set because they are light, but many are driven short distances and reach five years first. Hot hatches on performance tyres usually need fronts every 25,000–35,000 km.
Small hatchbacks typically need a load index of 79–88 with a T or H speed rating. Larger and sporty hatchbacks such as the Golf and Mini Cooper S use 91–94 with V or W ratings, often XL. Mini models fitted with run-flats are marked RSC, RFT or SSR on the sidewall.
Other MINI models
Aceman · Cabrio · Clubman · Convertible · Countryman · Crossover · Hardtop · Hatch · One · Paceman · Coupe · Roadster