Continental AG's ContiWinterContact TS 810 S tire will be available for both the BMW Mini and the BMW M3.
The Mini will use the tire in size 195/55R16 H, while the M3 will use the tire in size 235/40R18 V. The BMW 1 Series also will use the tire in size 195/55R16 H.
"To make them distinguishable for tire dealers, an asterisk has been added to the (tires') size markings," says Continental Engineer Philipp Ohliger.