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Old May 7, 2014 | 01:12 PM
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Photo of Spare Tire

Can someone take a photo of their hanging spare tire, with some proof that it is an F56?

That would be very helpful. Thank you in advance.
 
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Old May 7, 2014 | 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by hammerhands
Can someone take a photo of their hanging spare tire, with some proof that it is an F56?

That would be very helpful. Thank you in advance.
No photo, but I can tell you for sure my F56 most certainly has one. I've seen it with my own eyes. The Coopers come with it; the S does not.
 
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Old May 7, 2014 | 01:20 PM
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And if it helps, I'm looking at my window sticker right now. Under "Standard Features", Spare Wheel is listed right after Tire-Pressure Monitor.
 
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Old May 7, 2014 | 01:45 PM
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Hey, I believe you!
 
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Old May 7, 2014 | 01:55 PM
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Hey, I believe you!
Is the dealer still trying to tell you they don't have spares? Do they have one on the lot they could look at? Some dealerships sure are silly - I'm glad I have a good one nearby!
 
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Old May 7, 2014 | 04:17 PM
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Canada is a funny, funny place.

 
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Old May 10, 2014 | 08:27 AM
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Old May 10, 2014 | 08:03 PM
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so far i haven't seen my spare. I did see the jack and tools.
 
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Old May 11, 2014 | 03:36 AM
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Here you go...

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Old May 11, 2014 | 11:16 AM
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It's something when the easiest way to check the spare tire pressure is to put the car on a lift.....
 
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Old May 11, 2014 | 11:20 AM
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Very true! I took this piccy when my car was going throght its PDI at the dealership. Don't get to have a good look about underneath very often so had to take a few pics!!
 
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Old May 11, 2014 | 11:46 AM
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Looks like its easy to check the tire pressure if you're laying on your back.
 
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Old May 11, 2014 | 04:43 PM
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This is excellent, thank you. Let's see if that gets us back on track.

On my 2006 there was some type of valve extension for checking the tire pressure.

I wonder if you could add it to your tire monitor?

Photo of Spare Tire-2006minispare.jpg
 

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Old May 16, 2014 | 03:13 PM
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FYIW-My MA said today that the 15 inchers on Base Coopers are the only Minis that come with spare tire. 16" and larger all get run flats. No spare on S models
 

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Old May 16, 2014 | 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by richreef
FYI-My MA said today that the 15 inchers on Base Coopers are the only Minis that come with spare tire. 16" and larger all get run flats. No spare on S models
It's probably on new orders. The US config (before March) said that run flat was only available on S. Mine came without them and my spare was listed in the VIN build up.
 
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Old May 16, 2014 | 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by hammerhands
This is excellent, thank you. Let's see if that gets us back on track.

On my 2006 there was some type of valve extension for checking the tire pressure.

I wonder if you could add it to your tire monitor?

Attachment 92699
After 70000 miles of driving my 08 Cooper, I just found that extension fill point a few days ago!
 
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