MINI Tires

FIND TIRES FOR YOUR MINI

The first Mini was designed in response to the oil crisis during 1957. With a strict set of design requirements, the lead engineer created a car with many never before seen innovations. Ultimately, the car proved to be popular and eventually became a trailblazer on the track. Today, Mini continues to drive performance and efficiency in their vehicles.

Choosing the right set of tires for your Mini is a critical decision because tires affect handling, traction, and comfort. Whether you want to help your vehicle perform on the track or extended tread wear, Tire Rack offers a wide range of tires for Mini vehicles. Read through the Tire Ratings Charts & Reviews to help you decide which set is best for you.

How long do Mini tires last?

Like most vehicles, tire wear on Minis is dependent on the conditions its being driven in. Generally, tires should last 2-5 years. Tires that are consistently run on-road with improper inflation could result in increased wear as well as out-of-spec wheel alignment. This is why it is important to have your alignment checked and to rotate your tires. Even if you don't drive that much, you should still replace your tires every six years of driving as they may naturally start to degrade after that.

Do Minis need special tires?

No, Minis do not need special tires. Like most manufacturers, Mini uses a variety of brands for tires on their vehicles depending on the year and model. Some of these brands include Continental, Bridgestone, and Michelin. If you need help finding tires that best suit your needs, you can use Tire Rack's Tire Decision Guide. You can find this on our website under the Research & Advice tab at the top of the page. The guide will ask you a series of questions before giving you 3 suggestions that best match what you're looking for along with a comparison guide.

Do Minis have run flat tires?

Some newer Mini models come with optional run-flat tires. It's important to know the specifications of run-flat tires so that you can get somewhere safely. For example, Bridgestone's Run-Flat tires are designed to provide temporary extended mobility for a distance of 50 miles at up to 50 mph even after a puncture has allowed complete air pressure loss, going above this speed could cause further damage to your wheels, as could going further than 50 miles. Even when properly inflated, run-flat tires can wear slightly faster than regular tires.