MINI Cooper Tire Pressure

Knowing how to check tire pressure is crucial to avoid accelerated tire tread wear, low responsiveness, poor handling, and a declining fuel economy. The recommended MINI Cooper tire pressure is typically around 35 PSI. However, you should consult your owner’s manual for specifics regarding your model. 

The above issues can occur whether the tire pressure is too low or too high, so maintaining the recommended tire pressure for the MINI Cooper is essential. Learn more from the service team at MINI of Loveland, and schedule an appointment if you have concerns about performing a tire pressure reset. 

How to Check Tire Pressure on a MINI Cooper

It’s relatively easy to check your MINI Cooper tire pressure with a tire pressure gauge, which you can purchase at our parts center. If you don’t have a tire pressure gauge, most Fort Collins gas stations will have air hoses with a tire pressure gauge attached. To check if your vehicle is at the recommended tire pressure for the MINI Cooper, just unscrew the cap on the valve stem on each tire, carefully insert the gauge, and adjust the pressure as needed.

MINI Cooper Tire Pressure Reset

Every new MINI vehicle has a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that will alert you if and when your MINI Cooper tire pressure is outside the recommended range. If the TPMS light is activated, one or more of your tires are under or overinflated. When the MINI dashboard warning lights indicate an issue with the TPMS, you should check your tire pressure as soon as possible. Once you have addressed the problem by adding or releasing air from your tires, your TPMS light should reset automatically. If it doesn’t, you may need to reset it manually. Here’s how:

1. Start the engine and push the button on the end of the turn signal lever until “SET/INFO” is displayed in the dashboard vehicle message center next to your odometer display.
2. Press and hold the button until the message changes, and continue scrolling through messages by pushing the button until you see the tire monitor symbol and reset is displayed.
3. Press and hold the button until the display changes. 
4. The vehicle is ready to recalibrate the TPMS system on your next drive. After a few minutes of driving, the system will calibrate to the newly installed or adjusted tires and adequately set the pressures to be monitored. 

If you need help with your MINI Cooper tire pressure reset, stop by the service center at MINI of Loveland. If you would like to learn more about maintaining your MINI Cooper from the comfort of your garage, browse our service and parts tips. 

Find MINI Cooper Tire Service in Loveland

If you have questions about maintaining the recommended tire pressure for the MINI Cooper, contact our certified technicians at MINI of Loveland. If you want to visit our dealership for vehicle maintenance but are worried about the price points, browse our rotating service coupons before visiting. We are a short drive away from Denver and Boulder, so drop by any time.