Portable Tire Inflator

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I’ve been looking for a tire inflator for a while but most of the ones I’d seen were powered by cables that forced you to connect to the vehicles 12v plug. This one is among the several available that can connect through the 12v in the car or connect directly to a wall outlet/extension cord.

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This thing comes in handy, not only do I frequently use it to top off/maintain my tires at 32psi. but I like to use it on the vehicles I detail to ensure my clients tires are at the proper inflation + its kind of satisfies my inner OCD. Lol.
There’s something about sending a perfectly detailed vehicle away with even the tires properly inflated that just feels right.

Alot of the vehicles I detail are from times before tpms came standard + sometimes I’ll get a vehicle that’s been sitting for a while and the tires are way under inflated like this car today. All 4 tires were at least 10psi under the recommended number listed on the doorjamb.

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That’s when I thought about the spare tire. I checked it and it only at 9psi. Can you imagine needing to change a tire only to find out the donut is flat? These are the things most people don’t think about until it’s too late… I inflated it to the recommended 60psi.

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Who else has a similar air compressor? Do you use it much?
 
I have a Milwaukee M12 inflator for the house and each car. Works great. But I had already standardized on the M12 system.
 
I use a Ryobi power inflator, with the ONE+ 18V battery. I used it a couple of weeks back when I noticed my front right tyre was down to 33psi, I run 38 all round, and the rest were fine, also, it hasn't lost any since. The thing has a hair trigger though, it's so easy to set it off accidentally, but it requires no pressure to hold the trigger in. I'm pretty standardized with the Ryobi ONE+ system. I do have a portable one that connects to the car battery, I always keep it packed in the FJ, it's a pain to unpack and repack the cable and hose every time you use it.
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Big Dave said:
it's a pain to unpack and repack the cable and hose every time you use it.
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Same thing with this 1. So much so that I think I’m going to stop trying to put it back in the door after each use because I feel like it’ll eventually become a weak point and cause the tip to snap off or tear the hose.
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Big Dave said:
I use a Ryobi power inflator, with the ONE+ 18V battery. I used it a couple of weeks back when I noticed my front right tyre was down to 33psi, I run 38 all round, and the rest were fine, also, it hasn't lost any since. The thing has a hair trigger though, it's so easy to set it off accidentally, but it requires no pressure to hold the trigger in. I'm pretty standardized with the Ryobi ONE+ system. I do have a portable one that connects to the car battery, I always keep it packed in the FJ, it's a pain to unpack and repack the cable and hose every time you use it.
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I also have this. I had been using a Slime 12v compressor but it gets very tedious having to open a door on one side to do 2 tires, then open a door on the other side to get all 4 tires. On the plus side, it let's you set a pressure that it will stop at.

The Ryobi could use an LED light on the front like a lot of cordless drills have. It also requires you to hold down the trigger. It's convenient tho. I saw there's a new USB rechargeable one which looks pretty compact. (Edit with link: USB LITHIUM HIGH PRESSURE INFLATOR KIT - RYOBI Tools, seems questionable if it could handle a big truck tire or really flat car tire)
 
I also have the Ryobi. I’m totally happy with it.
 
dgage said:
I have a Milwaukee M12 inflator for the house and each car. Works great. But I had already standardized on the M12 system.
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Thats next on my list as I have a bunch of the other Milwaukee tools..
 
If you have M18 in batteries, I'd lean on the M18.

I have the M12. It's great for minor top offs/adjustments here and there
When the M18 came out, got that. I like how it has 3 different memory adjustments.
On the M12, it starts at ZERO. U need to adjust every time you turn it on

Strangely, I also bought the M18 pancake compressor to blow out the irrigation lines without needing to deal with the compressor.
If I had a choice, M12+Plug Kits in cars. And the pancake, cause it has more capacity than the M18 inflator.
Regardless, alll 3 are great.
 
I have the Ryobi one and love it. It's also handy for charging my IK Foam Pro 12
 
Several companies make battery powered air compressors. You may be able to find one that already works with your cordless tool batteries.

I got one because I'm constantly adjusting tire pressure at autocross events or helping out others who need air at those events. I was first shown the DeWalt one listed below at a race event, and ended up with the Craftsman listed below. I've never used the battery part, but know several people who do with no issues. Both units are nice because they can take power from the battery, 12v outlet in a car, or a wall socket,


V20* Cordless Inflator (Tool Only) | CRAFTSMAN

20V MAX* Corded/Cordless Air Inflator | DEWALT
 
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MisterSnoop said:
Just ignore them. Don't tell them you ignored them tho. That'll just create more drama.
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I can't help myself.

I'm a New Yorker..........:laughing::laughing:
 
Desertnate said:
Several companies make battery powered air compressors. You may be able to find one that already works with your cordless tool batteries.

I got one because I'm constantly adjusting tire pressure at autocross events or helping out others who need air at those events. I was first shown the DeWalt one listed below at a race event, and ended up with the Craftsman listed below. I've never used the battery part, but know several people who do with no issues. Both units are nice because they can take power from the battery, 12v outlet in a car, or a wall socket,


V20* Cordless Inflator (Tool Only) | CRAFTSMAN

20V MAX* Corded/Cordless Air Inflator | DEWALT
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How much did the Craftsman cost?
 
These days you can get it at several places like Lowes and Amazon for around $80. I bought mine a couple years ago when Lowes was running an after-Christmas sale so I paid less...I think around $65.

Price is what drove me to the Craftsman over the DeWalt. I have DeWalt batteries and a couple tools from that brand, but it was double the price. I used a fellow driver's Craftsman compressor at an event and found it did the job just as well, so I had no issues going with the less expensive tool and just plugging it into the 12v outlet in my car. Works great when plugged into the wall socket too. I primarily use it for tires on all of our cars, but since buying it I've inflated air mattresses and a couple basketballs too.
 
Not bad. I think the additional ability to use a battery and additional other built-in airing ports/hoses to do things like low-pressure air mattress and sports equipment fills drives of the cost over a tool dedicated just to tires.
 
Desertnate said:
Not bad. I think the additional ability to use a battery and additional other built-in airing ports/hoses to do things like low-pressure air mattress and sports equipment fills drives of the cost over a tool dedicated just to tires.
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It’s not just for tires. It came with extra nozzles to inflate other things too. AC/DC, but no battery power. [there’s 1 more attachment not pictured. It’s in the trunk of my car right now]

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I used this one to inflate my tires. Down about 12 psi each. Did 2 tires then needed a recharge. Look for something a little more stout next time.


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