Spare tire on MINI Cooper

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I thought it would be a good idea to practice changing the tire on the MINI when it's nice, cool and sunny. I have run-flat tires, and the salesman told me that I wouldn't have a spare, but there it is!


Preparing for removal.

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Lift up the rug, and there's the tool kit. (Pepsi not included)
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Tool kit removed, Nut holding a cover plate.
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Removing the cover plate.
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Cover plate removed. Strange wire-spring clip.
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Attaching the lowering rod.
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Hold the rod and press in the wire clips and the tire drops to the ground.
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The wheel sitting on the garage floor.
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The wheel removed from the carrier plate.

Changing the tire..

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Tire diameter comparison.
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Tire width comparison.
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Tire pressure 53 PSI. MAX 60 PSI.

Removing the wheel.

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The car jacked up.
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This is not going to work, let's see what's in the tool kit.
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Goodie, a tool!
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Goes in like this:
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And we're in business. Look at that rust!

Misc.

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A wheel chock even!!
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The complete toolkit.


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