MINI fits high-performance summer tires on the SE--very specific models which have the best fuel economy rating (lowest rolling resistance) in order to maximize the SE's range.
Mine (with 17" Roulette Spoke wheels) came equipped with 205/45 R17 88W XL Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 tires. Other people have reported getting:
- Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3
- Pirelli Cintaurato P7 (there are actually a few different models, but I haven't seen anyone specify which)
I also bought some 16" Electric Revolite wheels from eBay to use as my winter wheels, and they were fitted with 195/55 R16 87W Hankook Ventus Prime 3 tires.
When researching for replacement tires, I recommend searching for the
EU Tyre Labels for the make & model you're considering. Those labels have ratings for fuel economy, wet performance, and road noise--all of which are critical factors in choosing the right tire for an EV. I have also learned that the EU Tyre Label ratings can vary across sizes, speed ratings, and load ratings for the same model of tire (and run-flats are almost always the worst for economy). To find these labels, I go to:
- The manufacturer's European web site (or UK web site).
- https://whattyre.com
- https://www.tyrereviews.com
The winter tires I bought for those 16" wheels are Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 in 195/55 R16 91R XL. Their EU Tyre Label rating for fuel economy is B, whereas all the other winter tires I was considering were rated at C or worse (versus the summer tire's A rating). The Nokians' noise rating is also a bit worse (72dB) versus the stock summer tires (67dB). Overall, I was quite satisfied with them, and their real-world performance seemed to align with the relative EU Tyre Label ratings.