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R52 Tow Dolly for R52 Auto?

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Old Dec 1, 2024 | 08:38 AM
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Tow Dolly for R52 Auto?

I'm planning to tow my 2007 Cooper S Conv Auto on a swivel pan tow dolly. With the front wheels off the ground and rolling only on rear wheels, are there any issues with this setup? I've seen vague mentions that the auto versions shouldn't be towed with a dolly.

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Old Dec 1, 2024 | 09:13 AM
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Just remember to make sure the Hand Brake is fully off.
 
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Old Dec 1, 2024 | 09:15 AM
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Thanks. So no issues with traction control - somewhere I recall a convo that if the rear wheels were spinning with the front wheels locked that could cause a problem?
 
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Front wheel drive, the rear wheels are just along for the ride so no worries.
 
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Great thanks!
 
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