We bought a brand new Mini Countryman from Toronto Mini Downtown about 17 months ago and had 15588 kms on it . Had two tires have issue already.
First time was a bubble on front passenger tire's side wall. They wouldn't want to cover it under warranty even it's a defect. We end up paid $358.12 to get a tire and installed by them.
The second time was happened few days ago. The front driver side tire blew out from the side wall and almost caught an accident on highway 404. There was nothing on the highway can cause a damage on the side wall of tire. When we tolled our mini to Mini Downtown, they refused to warranty the defect tire again. This time, we paid $362.91 to change the tire.
Two tires, both defect on the side wall and happened in one and half year. I am very disappoint of Mini's quality and service. Will never purchase and recommend mini in my rest of my life.
P.S. We are planning to sale our Mini Countryman now, since it's a very unsafe vehicle with 4 defect tires on it. Also we will file a claim on better business bureau at the mean time.