I only found out recently about the profile being a percentage of the width, I thought it was the size in mm 🙄 my whole 25 year driving life has been a lie 🤣🤣🤣 great video as always 👍👍👍

@eriknord8135

3 жыл бұрын

Are you kidding meeee? hahaha now we are two people feeling real stupid;)

@grahamknibbs5481

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!!

@nprinslo

3 жыл бұрын

And me 😬😂

Your video highlights the issues with modern cars perfectly regarding tyre problems. That’s why the majority of breakdown call outs these days are tyre related. I agree with the principle of changing 2 tyres on the same axle, but most people would baulk at that. Had many an argument with fleet companies about changing two tyres, when I was doing 40k plus a year before I retired. Fleet companies want tyres to be nearly bald before they change them!! Left my car at a Kwikfit centre for a week once to prove a point. Good video Ped 👍😎

Reverse over a couple of bricks.. it will give you the clearance for the trolley jack...

@CathodeRayNipplez

3 жыл бұрын

DOH! Why couldn't I think of that.. Thanks :)

@paperboy7364

3 жыл бұрын

A bit of 2x4 wood will do the trick even easier than a brick.

@davidf8749

3 жыл бұрын

I've used one of those compost bags under each wheel before now just to get enough clearance to get under to do an oil change.

They look so much better mate. Too skills reversing up and round that access to your drive. What a friendly neighbour too!

Glad you got it sorted. Will remember Steve Andrews Tyres in case we hit any problems during our MINI club trip to Gorran Haven in September.

I've heard others complain about a lack of clearance for jacks on their Minis. Glad it worked out for the new tire profile. It looks great!!

@PetrolPed

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏🏻

They look way better, Pete. The stance is really good now. Flaps can stay, I'll give you that one!

I don't know about these later Minis but on the Gen1 a piece of 20mm plywood with a bit of Yoga mat glued to one side on the top the jack allows you to lift the car on the sill. If you position it below the door shut line it will lift both front and rear wheels if you jack high enough. The plywood spreads the load and the yoga mat prevents damage.

What you needed was the RAC. They use airbag jack and will fit a magical, fits all cars, spare wheel to get you to the tyre place. Then you leave the wheel there for RAC to collect.

Looks great, every cloud and all that!

Hi Ped Very interesting tale of adversity, but right solution in the end. Your experience does highlight disadvantage with any modern cars - no spare wheel & jack and useless tyre repair kit😬😬 Reminds me of sidewall puncture in France with my 911 Carrera 4 S on a national holiday weekend. Porsche Assistance recovered the car to dealer in Dijon and provided a hire car no charge. It took 7 days to complete tyre replacement, but Porsche insisted that I had to replace both rear tyres, on basis new tyre would have 8mm tread depth and the other rear tyre had depth of 4mm, incompatible on 4 wheel drive. Total cost for two 305/30/R20 Eu970. OUCH😥 No room for spare wheel, foam kit waste of time, answer have a good breakdown service.

@PetrolPed

3 жыл бұрын

Ouch 😣

I’ve never seen streets as narrow! It’s a wonder the Sorento could fit! My first MINI had something similar happen. It was on 15” wheels and very few people stocked tyres that fitted (back in the day). She had to be carried away on a recovery truck and it took three days to get two tyres fitted. Like you, Pete, I always change them in pairs. I had three more MINIs after that, and kept them on runflats. The less comfortable ride was worth it for the peace of mind.

It's a good plan. You must be absolutely loaded replace all 4 tires on one car for a puncture. And a lovely cottage to rent out in Cornwall plus your house where you live is beautiful. This KZread business makes you a few quid on the side nice one. Well done congratulations cheers Phil from Newark

@PetrolPed

Жыл бұрын

Worked with Michelin on this one. The only benefit of KZread in your list. Everything else has come from my wife and I working hard with a bit of luck thrown in 😜👍

I’ve got 225/50 R18 on my JCW Countryman because I’ve got the adjustable dampers .They are also not run flats .I had a puncture just outside Kinlochewe a couple of weeks ago and got Mini rescued to Strathcarron garage who had a replacement . I think you will both appreciate the slightly better ride quality long term Mr and Mrs Pedro 🤗ps Mini rescue were very good in such a remote location 5 star to them .

What about a "Thank you!" to the man who helped with the main "adventure", Ian? That will be nice.

Charlie looks much better with a larger profile. One of the silliest things the car industry did was get rid of the spare wheel. Had this on my old Focus, a puncture that the inflation kit wouldn't of touched. Had to get taken to a tyre place by Green Flag :-(.

We were down in Polperro, Cornwall last week too. The weather was nuts. From Biblical rain to sun to hurricane from one day to the next. Still loved it though.

Oh the joys of motoring. Had a similar issue at Christmas this year, called out the breakdown company who over inflated the tyre and followed me home with an extra inflation on the way!

Holy hell! Those roads are narrow! Can you imagine a Merica F150 trying to get through. I did the same thing with my car! The ride is much better and filled the gap much better. Plus, I have coilovers, the extra ground clearance was welcome. I think it looks better. The meaty tires on your car, looks better to me than the very thing sidewalls.

First! Evening all! I hope everyone had a nice weekend? Mine was great as I was a Silverstone for International Trophy meeting.

@benhigginson9763

3 жыл бұрын

He's back. 1️⃣👍👋

@francoisg3500

3 жыл бұрын

@@benhigginson9763 Yep! How’s things Ben?

@benhigginson9763

3 жыл бұрын

@@francoisg3500 good thanks. My comment got deleted again 🤔 sounds like you had a good weekend

@francoisg3500

3 жыл бұрын

@@benhigginson9763 Funny I don't know why KZread keeps doing that to your comments. Seems like a glitch of some kind as we discussed before.

@GenaF

3 жыл бұрын

Hi François, I believe I may be second today, after your good self. Glad you had an enjoyable time at Silverstone .

Have a 435d BMW did exactly the same, only difference was it was like for like, the difference between Pirelli run flats and Mitchell Pilot Super Sport - night and day 👍 To add to that, I bought the 435d based on a very old video you did 😁👍

Evening all you Petrol Ped Fans! Happy Monday :-D

@coltoncleveringa8004

3 жыл бұрын

Hi 👋 Keith hope your having a great day

@cinematographytrev

3 жыл бұрын

Hope your all l keeping well.

Evening all.first late break show and awesome rs500 video.now Ped.good monday.👍

Bit like me..nothing I ever approach and do is straight forward. That would be too easy. Excellent video. I have the foam bottle and no spare in my car either. Cost saving.!! By the way I've just gone for Michelin tyres on the front of my fiesta as you are always saying how good Michelin are. Just need to save up for two rears now.

@tiguanman1170

3 жыл бұрын

It's not cost saving if you have to be towed off the motorway because you can't jack up the car and there's no spare wheel anyway.

This is so much better than watching tv.

@PetrolPed

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Jolly good video ped

I need a good how would you say a reference? I like your Mini but I like convertible's and since your really into this little gem's which one would you say was right for a big city? JCW Cab? S Cab and what tire combination. Parelli's?

Cornwall is a beautiful area... nicely done PP.

Evening all... Really enjoyed that one for some strange reason, and not for Petdro's mis-fortune!!! 👍🏻

@coltoncleveringa8004

3 жыл бұрын

Hi mark hope your well! I agree a enjoyable film but not because of the misfortune

@mark_just_mark

3 жыл бұрын

@@coltoncleveringa8004 I think we have all had some 'jacking' challenges in out time...!

@coltoncleveringa8004

3 жыл бұрын

@@mark_just_mark very true lol

My Bluebird had different profile on front tyre's I felt the difference immediately as the car felt slower.

Last Sunday I punctured my Mini Clubman JCW front left. I’ve bought the car new and first time I went to use the repair kit. Opened it up and no compressor for the filler! Next hassle was sourcing the 235/35 19 Run flats, as I needed two, almost impossible to find. Had to go through the dealer who had tyres available got stung $1k for the two with fitting…..:-(

@PetrolPed

3 жыл бұрын

Ouch 🤕

Hey Petrol Ped! Thanks in part to your channel my wife and I picked up a 2021 Countryman JCW this weekend. It’s a hoot to drive and extremely practical and I think we are going to love it. Thanks for the continued great Mini content and sorry that Charlie Clubman got a troublesome flat!

@PetrolPed

3 жыл бұрын

That’s is great to hear. Enjoy 👍

Had a piece of the rebar from highway shoot through a tire once, going 70mph. After sending thanks that first made it off the road with the 7 kids I was taking to the zoo that day and secondly that I hadn't been hit by a crazy gunman with a high powered rifle, I had to deal with the tire. God bless the truckers who stopped to help. Of course the part I remember most now is the child who announced as we came to a stop "Mrs. C I really, really need to pee right now.". Oh the adventures one can have with flats!

Does look a lot better with the new tyres

Arch gap be damned I'd be more interested in the ride comfort. The JCW Clubman is pretty stiffly sprung on it's standard sport suspension. Unless you have lovely smooth tarmac you're going to have a rough ride on 30 profile tyres. So glad I went for 18" wheels and adaptive dampers on our Clubman. I don't do track days in it so happy to lose some ultimate track performance in exchange for a car I can still enjoy on our p poor Norfolk back roads. Maybe Mrs PetrolPed damaged the tyre on purpose in the pursuit of a better ride. Thought about that?

Well done everyone for helping Pete with Charlie C. We enjoyed this unexpected video, lovely views of beautiful Mevagissey too (we went there while on holiday last week). She looks even better than ever with her new wheels now !

@PetrolPed

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lorraine 👍

Had a similar problem in February courtesy of a pothole! Now carry a scissor jack at all times

Evening all 👋

@coltoncleveringa8004

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ben hope your well

Replaced the 4 Bridgestone Potenza with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 s (Front 235/35 R19Y and rear 305/30 R19 Y). Because they are different sizes, the car came with compressor and sealant. However because of the ceramic discs, if I had a puncture, don't know what I would do? . These tyres are not Porsche approved for Erica(997) but they are approved for newer 911s. I got between 12,000 and 14,000 miles per set of Bridgestones and I am going to be interested to see what the Michelins do. They are quieter, smoother and grip better in the dry and wet. Interested to see how you find them on the Mini

I've found that most new cars can only be lifted with a low profile jack. Even cars that aren't lowered. On my lowered f56 i can only just get my low profile jack under with the jacking pad fitted

Hi PP, do you have a link to the jacking pads as can’t seem to find any for a clubman?

@PetrolPed

Жыл бұрын

Sorry no 😢

@simoncollier8769

Жыл бұрын

NP - just at mini now picking up the clubman jcw!!!

Hi Pete, Would it have been possible to carefully drive on the run flats to the tyre garage with the stiff/reinforced sidewalls? Also can you give me a link for the jack adapter from Amazon please and if they are suitable for a 2020 Mini Cooper F55. Thanks for your great content. Kind regards.

@piersgooderham8674

3 жыл бұрын

They weren't runflats

@rosco1237

3 жыл бұрын

@@piersgooderham8674 that makes sense. Thanks Piers.

@PetrolPed

3 жыл бұрын

They weren’t runflats 😜 YIXISI 2 PCS Universal Jack Pad... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08NY82PC6?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Things happen for a reason Pete and Mrs P is okay which is the main thing but yet another wheel to re-furb. You are also getting a set of tyres which seem to be the best on the market at the mo, also luckily you had the Kia for the week.

Hasn’t all that shown, how bad it is not to have a spare wheel or Jack!

Looks much better with those higher profile tyres, next step..................lose the flaps!!!

@PetrolPed

3 жыл бұрын

😜👍

Wouldn't going for 235 35 19 would have been better match % speedo error wise or would 235s not be wide enough for the wheels without that unsafe stretch look? Since I ditched the runflats on the Z4 I've had a Slime repair kit as it's water soluble so tyre can be repaired, most foam kits wreak the tyre so the guys at local Mi heldever told me.

Looks much better 👍🙌🏻💥💪👌

Ordered a mustang mach e off the back of your review 👍🏼 Collection at the end of July! Cant wait

@PetrolPed

3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear. Amazing cars 👍

I hope this also means removing those mud flaps 😬

Many manufacturers have quietly dropped punctures or blowouts from their breakdown cover that's automatically included alongside new car warranties but owners usually only find this out the hard way.

just got a set of ps4s on my focus st, such a difference.

My JCW currently has 245/45/R17 tyres. I'd like to go up to 50 or 55 profile tyres but was told I'd need to get the speedo recalibrated. Is that true?

@PetrolPed

Жыл бұрын

Technically yes. The rolling radius will change 👍

That is so much better!!!

@PetrolPed

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

I enjoyed watching the Video

I wouldn’t fancy a 30 profile on runflats either considering the condition of most of the uk's roads at the minute, I bought the jack pad adapters for my car too

@PetrolPed

3 жыл бұрын

They weren’t runflats. They were Michelin PS4Ss 👍

@chrisp4899

3 жыл бұрын

Oh I miss heard , pay attention at the back 😄

Well...an experience with a good outcome! Now what should you have done?...as with my Mercedes, you cannot jack the car up so the only choice is ring Mercedes Me, they arrive with a flatbed lorry and carry you and the car home. Then they lend you a slave wheel for a week so that you can get the tyre replaced and and then return to collect their wheel and all free of charge! So when Mercedes Me expires, it looks like a job for Green Flag! I had a sidewall split on the inside for no clear reason but had to take Continentals for the new set. If I keep the car long enough, a set of Pilot Cup P4S will take over!! Enjoy Cornwall...I guess you are back now but don’t stay away too long! 😃😃😃Stay safe...Richard.😃😃😃

Nice that they cleaned the rims, never seen that before. That’s good service.

@chrisp4899

3 жыл бұрын

On best behaviour for the camera !

@rheostar

3 жыл бұрын

@@chrisp4899 I did think that. ;-)

Happy new tyres, Peter! The revised profile does look much better. The tyre damage was unfortunate but is just one of those things. I love new tyres! Keep the mudflaps on! Best wishes from the Wirral.

Pedro, maybe a tip. The outro song ( Yes I watch till the end :) ) is maybe a little to loud. I almost can't hear you talk in most of your vids. :) Wheels looking good (Y)

@PetrolPed

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback and watching to the end 👍

Only just noticed! But when did you remove the MINI LOGO from the LH barn door! I noted you put the Piano Black cover donated from SMPS2012 over the existing motif, that was about a year ago when you completed the blackout to the door handles, so it’s been done on the quiet since then🤔

@PetrolPed

3 жыл бұрын

I decided to clean the back up a little 👍

Nightmare. Not sure what the solution would be other than what you did. Silly question, what colour is Charlie Clubman? I've been looking at a possible Mini purchase and wanted white but they only do white silver which doesn't look anything like white on the website?

Has the larger diameter done anything noticeable to the gearing?

@numbereightyseven

3 жыл бұрын

As he said, one percent different compared to what he bought the car with.

Pete great video, I loved the whole issue / running around & resolution / profile changes / outcome approach. Enjoyed seeing the wheels on, looks much better. Well done buddy.

@PetrolPed

3 жыл бұрын

👍

Did you have to recalibrate the speed measurement as you now have a bigger diameter?

@jamstaa69

3 жыл бұрын

10:25 😬

@PetrolPed

3 жыл бұрын

Talked about this in the vid. Change was within allowable tolerance 👍

Can you tell me we’re you got your mudflaps from I can’t get any anywhere for a 2021 jcw clubman. Or point me in the right direction. Cheers.

@PetrolPed

2 жыл бұрын

I bought them from Demon Tweaks. Just generic Sparco rally flaps 👍

@kevinsmalley8482

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot going to get some they look really good 👍

i tried a higher profile after 3 flats on bmw 118I and it threw out the speedo- is that because i didnt change all 4?

@PetrolPed

3 жыл бұрын

You should really have a mix of profile. At least have the same on each axle 👍

Mrs P knows where to get the curb rash done 😁😁😁 great video Pete 👍

That was an adventure all of its own glad it all worked out in the end and the Mini looks much better on them tyres well done 👏🏼

@PetrolPed

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers 👍

I couldn't see what diameter these wheels are, are they the standard size? anybody know?

@PetrolPed

3 жыл бұрын

19”. I did say in the vid. 8.5” wide however compared to the standard fit 8” 👍

Lovely to see a bit of Cornwall, spent many happy days wondering around Mevagissey, my mom and dad recently moved down there, not to far from Padstow.

Will the different diameter affect the Speedo reading or is that a myth?

@PetrolPed

3 жыл бұрын

It was within the 1.5% rule so no change needed 👍

Hi Pete looks much better. Never understand why manufactures give low profile tyres the time if day. Roads in the uk are rubbish these days its a disgrace! The roads in switzerland are fabulous and the only place you should have low profile! Still don't like those flaps! Sorry matey. 👍

Manufacturers should still provide a brace and a jack because of these kind of incidents, this happened to me with my seat Leon with damage to the side wall! I had to call a friend who came along with his own jack and brace 🤪

Am I missing something? What is the point of Run Flat if you don't use their main feature and drive to the garage?

@DontPanicDear

3 жыл бұрын

He’d already taken those off and bought the inflation kit as he mentioned. That’s why they were the wrong size (30 profile)

@PetrolPed

3 жыл бұрын

They weren’t runflats 😜

A few years ago I had a car converted to run on LPG which meant I couldn't carry a spare. Not having had a puncture in years I had two within six months. Typical. I think you need to check your registration plate complies with the new DVLA regs! Great channel. Thanks

For those of us without the spare car handy, what would one do with RF tyres, a bottle of useless gloop and a sidewall taken out? Does one call Mini Assistance and has anyone done so and what was the outcome?

@PetrolPed

3 жыл бұрын

The car actually automatically links to Mini Assistance with the tyre deflation warning 👍

No spare, no jack, no sale.

Aesthetics improved Sir. Great result, look forward to a spirited driving review of the new boots. 😉

Hi Peds 👍

Pete, unless you are driving in Switzerland or Germany, the rest of the roads in the world are horrific for low profile tires. Yet car makers keep putting them on huge wheels on performance cars. I recently ditched my BMW 328i convertible for a VW Tiguan SUV. The roads in California are akin to Bangladesh. I had to relent and go with a SUV, which I still hate with a passion. Those roads in town in the video were certainly not designed for large SUVs however. LOL Barely can get by the buildings. New tires still look very low profile, not sure you have any additional safety from puncturing with those new ones?

The lowest profile I would go is 45mm. The roads in the UK are terrible, anything lower is asking for trouble and will give terrible ride comfort 😉

@PetrolPed

3 жыл бұрын

The profile number isn’t mm it is the percentage of the tyre width 👍

Keep the flaps , still look great 👍 better fill around the arch too .

Actually was gd that it rained, gave a bit of slip on the road if the tyre needed to move slightly

Sorry I am catching up, all in wrong order 😂 not that it’s important but them mud flaps 🫣 and the wheels not for me either, soz, love the show though! Love the de chrome too watched the badge removal and was like nooooo but now can’t unsee the 4 letters and 3 letters 😳👍

Impromptu content, very nice! Are the flaps really going? After this weekends rally inspired shenanigans I hope not. Cheers Ped. Even in the rain Mevagissey looks awesome.

Hello pal, ouch indeed.

What a interesting video Sir Pete! Definitely a interesting driveway as well. Flap gate must live on lol. Hope everyone is doing well and staying healthy and safe. Glad you were able to get away for a while and enjoy your home away from home Sir Pete

Hi Pete tyerflat foam a pain bought my wife a Space saver for here Mini did you get tyers for Free of Michelin 👌

Simple idea would have been to have driven up onto some wood blocks to give you a bit more height for the trolley jack!!! Thats how I do my 3 series.

@AnonymousAndy2

3 жыл бұрын

Do the same with my M140i, 2 bits of wood that I drive onto and then jack fits.

Enjoyed that! Having walked around Mevagissey I remember thinking ‘I wouldn’t fancy driving through there'! But I would fancy living where your house is despite the access shenanigans! Good to get the wheel arches looking the way you’d prefer them.

A tyre fitter using a torque wrench, now there's a rare sight, 😂😂👍

@PetrolPed

3 жыл бұрын

LOL 😂

Those 4S’s will be the dogs wotsits especially on an AWD car! Had them on my ISF and they were incredible dry or wet! Nice to have a generous tyre manufacturer too 😉

Gotta love sunny Cornwall. I still have the oem recommended continental run flats on mine with 45 vice 35 profile. how do you rate the ride on yours?

@PetrolPed

3 жыл бұрын

With the new tyres - excellent 👍

Just wondering do Michelin get back the old tyres 🤔

@GRfourfun

3 жыл бұрын

I’d say the tyre place did, sell them as part worns 🤷🏼‍♂️

Well, thought I recognised that view, seems like that’s about 10mi away from our house in Cornwall

@PetrolPed

3 жыл бұрын

👍

Evening all

@coltoncleveringa8004

3 жыл бұрын

Hi 👋

It's a Mini Peter, why didn't you just lift it a little? We used to do that all the time a few years ago until I started using Land Rovers!

So when you say Michelin "supported" you, do you mean they just gave you the tyres for Gratis?

Nice bit of advertising for company I work for. Wish I had got to do your windows. And Steve andrews are amazing guys.

Expensive job