Clubman Tyre disaster leads to an opportunity...

[@andy-maunder]

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

[@CathodeRayNipplez]

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

[@paperboy7364]

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

[@davidf8749]

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.

[@stevenmoran4060]

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.

[@huwjones5879]

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.

[@hongkongstuey]

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]

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

[@grahamknibbs5481]

Me too!!

[@nprinslo]

And me 😬😂

[@philryan7254]

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 KZbin business makes you a few quid on the side nice one. Well done congratulations cheers Phil from Newark

[@PetrolPed]

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

[@GMTron]

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

[@bensharpe2013]

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 :-(.

[@DuaneCaldwell]

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]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@philipparkes5682]

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]

Ouch 😣

[@georgedaville4662]

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 👍😎

[@TheExStig]

This is so much better than watching tv.

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks 👍

[@neilbarden9430]

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.

[@Pmjs]

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

[@lilleyman69]

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]

Ouch 🤕

[@stevecade857]

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?

[@derekfinnegan734]

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.

[@tloc1043]

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

[@trev8591]

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

[@roberthallen8833]

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?

[@casperskestrel]

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]

Technically yes. The rolling radius will change 👍

[@chrisp4899]

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]

They weren’t runflats. They were Michelin PS4Ss 👍

[@chrisp4899]

Oh I miss heard , pay attention at the back 😄

[@jeffabbott463]

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

[@7stringbassist]

So in the end, what wheels & tyres did you start with and what did you change to. Been trying to find this bybreadingbthe captions!!

[@simoncollier8769]

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

[@PetrolPed]

Sorry no 😢

[@simoncollier8769]

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

[@JCW-jx6ld]

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 .

[@cinematographytrev]

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]

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.

[@keithevans5667]

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

[@coltoncleveringa8004]

Hi 👋 Keith hope your having a great day

[@cinematographytrev]

Hope your all l keeping well.

[@SantaDeerhound]

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.

[@jeffjohnson847]

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

[@willstillo72]

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!

[@antonystarling]

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 😁👍

[@alexwhitehead5216]

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

[@PetrolPed]

Great to hear. Amazing cars 👍

[@KCnLex]

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!

[@Sold_a_dummy]

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.

[@mark_just_mark]

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

[@coltoncleveringa8004]

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

[@mark_just_mark]

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

[@coltoncleveringa8004]

@@mark_just_mark very true lol

[@GM-mk3ep]

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

[@francoisg3500]

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

[@benhigginson9763]

He's back. 1️⃣👍👋

[@francoisg3500]

@@benhigginson9763 Yep! How’s things Ben?

[@benhigginson9763]

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

[@francoisg3500]

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

[@GenaF]

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

[@harunjudin]

I hope this also means removing those mud flaps 😬

[@anonymouspdg6121]

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?

[@sanmiguel4019]

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

[@PetrolPed]

😜👍

[@RobbertKlunder]

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]

Thanks for the feedback and watching to the end 👍

[@grahamknibbs5481]

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]

I decided to clean the back up a little 👍

[@rheostar]

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

[@chrisp4899]

On best behaviour for the camera !

[@rheostar]

@@chrisp4899 I did think that. ;-)

[@a5cgb]

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

[@stevefacey5357]

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]

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]

They weren’t runflats 😜

[@cooperSpartan117]

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

[@noseyparker6622]

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

[@kevinsmalley8482]

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]

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

[@kevinsmalley8482]

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

[@antonioercolino6087]

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]

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

[@paulsnell1274]

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

[@garethedwards2883]

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.

[@markwat5958]

I Was driving through Mevvy earlier this week for a property photo shoot in my G30 5 series, the parking sensors were going nuts down those lovely Cornish streets! and that road to the harbour car park??? no passing places unless you want to nose dive over the sea wall. Love it though

[@PetrolPed]

LOL 😂

[@graemetaylor629]

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 🤪

[@daviddenley3512]

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!

[@daveyt6513]

What did you do with the 3 good run flats? 💷💷💷💷

[@kevinobrien7315]

Does look a lot better with the new tyres

[@mlgboy1]

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.

[@AndyfromSurrey]

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

[@wordreet]

My Cavalier V6 acquired a set of 17” Italian wheels years back. The wheels were beautiful for their £800 price! But I found the ride too harsh, and eventually swapped the wheels for some 16” Vauxhall Omega ones. And I reckon that the Koni adjustables and Eibach coils PLUS 17” rims was just too severe for the suspension.

[@rosco1237]

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]

They weren't runflats

[@rosco1237]

@@piersgooderham8674 that makes sense. Thanks Piers.

[@PetrolPed]

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

[@1BLUEMEANIE]

Just wondering do Michelin get back the old tyres 🤔

[@GRfourfun]

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

[@briangriffiths114]

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.

[@vxrbandit2527]

Hi Peds 👍

[@markjones7777]

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. 👍

[@stippolyte]

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.

[@andypayne476]

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

[@_Archambaud]

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

[@garrymatthews4430]

That is so much better!!!

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks 👍

[@paddipetermann]

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

[@jamstaa69]

10:25 😬

[@PetrolPed]

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

[@jefferiespj1]

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

[@Singh64able]

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]

Cheers 👍

[@ginggur17]

Hello pal, ouch indeed.

[@the72gt]

Looks great, every cloud and all that!

[@darrenwhyman4539]

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 😳👍

[@iainsmith3625]

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

[@PetrolPed]

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

[@dfergie8300]

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

[@craigtrigg4288]

great video great see cornwall ive never been there

[@vedelcarby773]

Jolly good video ped

[@mrwick7961]

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

[@ScenesThroughTravels]

Glad you got it all fixed Peter , Oh mate the weather , I came to Truro last weekend jee whiz 🤣, Talk about rain !! Shocking weather especially for driving 👌

[@benhigginson9763]

Evening all 👋

[@coltoncleveringa8004]

Hi Ben hope your well

[@bobbi949949]

No, all Clubmans didn't come with run flat tyres. Only the 18's were run flat, the 19's weren't. That is why you have a compressor and tyre sealant, if you had run flats neither of these would have been supplied. A run flat tyre can be run for around 50 miles at speeds of up to 50mph giving plenty of time to get to a garage. If a run flat has lost pressure you wouldn't even know by looking/touching the tyre. It is ridiculous but manufacturers will go to extreme lengths to save weight!!

[@lancepattinson4790]

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]

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

[@grahamlake9728]

Who were the tyre guys again, Steve Andrews Tyres?

[@robertmackenzie5850]

Car looks so much better

[@brumsgrub8633]

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.

[@id70b40]

2 things: 1)This appears to be a Scenario that mini didn’t allow for when they decided to go foam kit only. 2) the tangible power of having 100k subscribers and the benefits attached to that with the product placement blatantly shown here.... a bit cringe worthy.

[@invisiblekid99]

Is this the first KZbin video you have watched? You try and get 100k subs and try to make KZbin a worthy income and refuse any freebies or help from companies that would benefit from your content.

[@heliharris69]

Most of his videos are cringe worthy... His knowledge of the subject in his video's is... at best inadequate... and at worst pathetic.

[@stevennazar2102]

Yes, would be nice to be given 4 brand new tyres worth approx £800!

[@PetrolPed]

You’re a big fan then 😂

[@KCnLex]

Ah, the price of fame, there are always fault finders no matter the endeavor. Appreciate your attitude, speaks loudly about your character.

[@steveburland624]

Bigger profile has got to give you a more comfortable ride , does look better with the arches filled.👍

[@jamiep61]

I enjoyed watching the Video

[@smurph1962]

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

[@petedig5809]

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]

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

[@davidbridges5014]

I have a (spare) jack from my old r55.. works a treat and I’ve got a space saver that fits in the boot under compartment .. if you have a big break kit you would have to use a rear tyre on the front then use the space saver on the rear.. all works a treat

[@nirodha7028]

It’s a Runflat tire… you can literally run it when it’s flat… for a limited amount of time and with limited speed. Could have just driven to the replacement tires no? 😂 I once drove 1000 km with a flat RFT at highway speeds (didn’t know it was flat). Edit: just read a comment stating the tires weren’t RFT… in that case my comment is obviously nonsense :-)

[@PetrolPed]

It sure is 😜😂😂

[@nirodha7028]

@@PetrolPed bwahahahah 👍🏻 BTW: just recently joined the ranks of your subs and am enjoying your content a lot! You have great energy. Well done.

[@23Piccolina]

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?

[@phillipsharpe6459]

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

[@PetrolPed]

LOL 😂

[@thend308]

Noice, where can i buy this mud flaps? =D

[@PetrolPed]

Demon Tweaks 👍

[@markhutchin495]

Evening all, big improvement Pete Charlie looks much better.👍 Now what about those red flaps????

[@darrenhillman8396]

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.

[@alibro7512]

Wood is your friend. As already mentioned driving onto a plank would have given enough space for the jack but I always use a piece of 20mm x 40mm batton between the car and trolley jack. New tyres look great

[@wordreet]

Great fun! When I was first learning to be a tire fitter at Kenning tires in Canterbury approx 35 yrs ago, I mistakenly jacked up a BMW on its sump! Having fitted the 2 new tires that emerge required, I noticed the oil leaking from the car! 🤦‍♂️

[@minimad8793]

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]

With the new tyres - excellent 👍