2023 Mini Cooper — John Cooper Works Convertible

The 2023 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Convertible shipped with 2 different factory tire sizes, depending on the wheel package it left the factory with (this can also reflect a staggered front/rear setup). Check your tire sidewall or door placard to confirm which one applies to your vehicle.

This trim shipped with more than one tire size (staggered fitment, front/rear, or optional wheel package). Confirm which one matches your vehicle by checking your tire sidewall or door placard.

205/45R17

Section width205 mm
Aspect ratio (sidewall height)45% (92.3 mm)
Rim diameter17"
Overall tire diameter~24.3"
Revolutions per mile~831

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205/40R18

Section width205 mm
Aspect ratio (sidewall height)40% (82 mm)
Rim diameter18"
Overall tire diameter~24.5"
Revolutions per mile~825

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What this size means for your Mini Cooper

On the 2023 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Convertible, the factory 205/45R17 measures about 24.3″ in overall diameter with a 92.3 mm (3.6″) sidewall, and completes roughly 831 revolutions per mile. Its 45-series aspect ratio gives a low-profile sidewall tuned for sharper handling, common on sport trims and larger-wheel packages. In tire terms it is a passenger (P-metric / Euro-metric) size.

The 205/45R17 and 205/40R18 roll within 0.2″ (0.8%) of each other in overall diameter, so they are interchangeable from a speedometer standpoint — the second size is an optional wheel package rather than a different rolling size.

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How to read a tire size

A tire size like 225/45R17 breaks down into three parts: the first number is the section width in millimeters (the tire's width from sidewall to sidewall), the second is the aspect ratio — the sidewall's height as a percentage of that width — and the number after the "R" is the rim diameter in inches. A letter prefix (P or LT) indicates Passenger or Light Truck construction; its absence usually means Euro-metric sizing.

Some trucks and off-road tires instead use "flotation" sizing, like 37X12.50R17 — here the numbers are the tire's overall diameter and width in inches directly, with the rim diameter last.

Always verify against the tire information placard on your driver's-side door jamb or your owner's manual before purchasing — tire size can vary by factory option package even within the same trim.