Wheels/Tires - GP Hardtop Alternate Tire Retrofit
SI M36 01 13Wheels and Tires
April 2013
Technical Service
SUBJECT
MINI GP: Choice of Tire Option Agreement and Alternate Tire Retrofit
MODEL
R56 John Cooper Works GP Hardtop
With option 07KH (John Cooper Works GP)
INFORMATION
The MINI John Cooper Works GP ("JCW GP") comes standard with exclusive 17" wheels and high-performance tires designed in partnership with Kumho Tires.
The factory-original equipment (OE) Kumho 215/40 R17 Ecsta V700 sport tires are engineered for the racetrack and developed specifically for the motoring enthusiast.
These tires are optimized for performance, which make them extremely "grippy" on dry roads.
SITUATION
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-20-03 13-0012, "MINI John Cooper Works GP Unleashed," for more information, including the required "choice of tire option" agreement form.
PROCEDURE
MINI JCW GP owners must complete their "choice of tire option" agreement form prior to final handover of their vehicle; no late requests will be considered.
The MINI JCW GP owner must agree to and select one of the following vehicle tire options:
1. Take (MINI GP) delivery with the Kumho 215/40 R17 Ecsta V700 sport tires.
2. Take (MINI GP) delivery with the Kumho 215/40 R17 Ecsta V700 sport tires and request that (alternate) 205/45 R17 performance tires be ordered at time of delivery to replace the standard Kumho Ecsta V700 sport tires.
Important note:
Vehicles with Kumho 215/40 R17 Ecsta V700 sport tires require a changeover to MINI approved winter tires when the vehicle is operated in temperatures below 45°F.
After completing and signing the "choice of tire option" agreement, if the owner selects:
Option One - No further action is required.
Option Two - Order a set of MINI approved alternate 205/45 R17 performance tires, and schedule an appointment immediately afier their arrival at your dealer to have them installed.
"Option Two" Important Note
Please order and install a set of one of the alternative tire parts numbers listed below for claim submission.
PARTS INFORMATION
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the MINI New Passenger Limited Warranty as outlined.
Labor operation code 36 12 076 is a Main labor operation. If you are using a Main labor code for another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 36 12 576 instead.
If the tires and rims were already removed for another reason, use the Associate code labor operation 36 12 577 instead.
Refer to KSD2 for the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowance. Enter the Chassis Number, which consists of the last 7 digits of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Click on the "Search" button, and then enter the applicable flat rate labor operation in the FR code field.
Wheel Weights
Claim the MINI 11-digit wheel weight part numbers in the quantities needed to perform the repair.
Wheel weights that are locally sourced: claim them in sublet as shown.
Sublet calculation: Locally sourced wheel weights at cost; no handling. Enter this material cost in sublet and itemize the amount in the claim comment section.
Kumho Tires - Parts Return
Upon claim payment, the MINI 11-digit part number for the tires installed and claimed, either a quantity of four Continentals or Dunlops, will be requested to be returned to MINI on the Detailed Credit Note.
Please return the removed Kumho tires with the corresponding part tag from the claim submission noted above with a packing slip to the Warranty Parts Return Center (WPRC).
ATTACHMENTS
View PDF attachment M3601113_M-20-0313-0012_MINI_PRODUCT_GP_UNLEASHED.