http://www.thompdale.com/mini_cooper/add_a_spare.htm

I couldn't find the tire mounting bracket at a junk yard like Mr. Thompson in the above link but his site helped me help the MINI parts guy find what I needed. The parts listed on page 5 of the link + a new wheel from MINI cost me $152 + shipping from Classic MINI with the 20% NAM discount and Discount Tire here in TX ordered the Kumho tire referenced on page 3 for $52.

 

I did my wife cabrio and it worked out perfect. Even have a slot for the handle next to the jack in the formy thing. Thanks for the intel.

 

I have a 2007 Mini Cooper S and i found a used spare tire for a Honda Civic at a salvage yard for $50.00. You can mount it under the car easily, just click on the link for step by step instructions on how I did it myself:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-cooper-s.html