Affected Component: EQUIPMENT

Date Published

APR 01, 2013

NHTSA TSB #

10149504

TSB Document

• Sorry, the NHTSA has not posted this TSB document yet.

You can still get the detailed info from Mini for this TSB. Call your local Mini dealer's service department & ask for a copy of TSB# M360113.

Summary

"MINI GP: Choice of Tire Option Agreement and Alternate Tire Retrofit. The Kumho 215/40 R17 Ecsta V700 sport tire performance optimization results in vehicle operation limitations, specifically when operated in cold climates or on wet, slushy or snow-covered roads. If your MINI JCW GP owner prefers a set of tires that better fits his/her driving style and climate, these owners can swap out the factory-original equipment (OE) Kumho 215/40 R17 Ecsta V700 sport tires for a set of the following MINI approved alternate tires: ??205/45R17 84W John Cooper Works performance run-flat tires Please refer to the attached MINI Product Planning & Strategy Bulletin M-20-0313-0012, ""MINI John Cooper Works GP Unleashed,"" for more information, including the required ""choice of tire option"" agreement form."