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Mini Cooper (R56) L4-1.6L (N12) (2008)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Alignment: Specifications (page 3 of 4)

Make
Mini
Model
Mini Cooper Cooper (R56)
Engine
L4-1.6L (N12)
Year
2008
Section
Alignment
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 3 of 4
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Shoulder wear on both sides

A worn outer shoulder does not violate the law. However, the substructure of the tyre must not be damaged.
Saw-tooth formation

In some cases, saw-toothed wear can be observed on the front tyres of rear-driven vehicles. The individual cleats of the tread wear down due to the slip
that occurs when the vehicle rises from the road surface as inner tensions are discharged. Saw-toothed wear can lead to increased running noise.

Different abrasion patterns occur on the front and rear axles. In the interests of safety and optimal chassis conditions, wheel exchanges from one axle to
the other are not recommended.

Inconsistent steering wheel angle

The main complaint in the area of chassis adjustment is an inconsistent steering wheel angle. The problem is the driver's subjective perception of the

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