Great Tyre Inflator

[Blobcat]

The trick with screw on one's is to push the hose section towards the valve while unscrewing the brass sleeve. No leakage at all.

Good tip, it's challenging doing that and leaning the valve over to unscrew the connector at the same time...

 

[Chrishazle]

As Blobcat already stated, the best 12V ones connect to the battery as they draw too much power for a plug in socket.

The only one I've used is the MB one that comes with my SLK - the time the rear NS wheel came off and I had to use the spacesaver. It has a fag lighter connection - so had to be plugged into the outlet in the passenger footwell, engine on, took forever to inflate the tyre to 40psi, tyre still did not look quite right, probably needed the full max 50psi but we were freezing. Drove about 5 miles home on it OK, but within 2 hours it was flat as a pancake. My cordless one takes the 245/40 R17 on the rear of my S204 from 21psi to 33psi in only a minute or 2 (that's the wheel with a couple of small cracks in the inner rim, replacement rim should get here tomorrow!)

 

[DREAMER NO2]

No problem with mine i put a little silicone spray on the thread on the tyre valve to help screw on and off . The clamp type tend to pull or tug on the tyre valves and help them to split or leak air .

 

[Blobcat]

No problem with mine i put a little silicone spray on the thread on the tyre valve to help screw on and off . The clamp type tend to pull or tug on the tyre valves and help them to split or leak air .

If they’re going to leak or split I’d rather find out when pumping them up than lane 3 of the M1...

 

[DREAMER NO2]

Lostkiwi we are for the old generation . I never used a screw on till a friend gave me one to try ,. after my battery pack went down

 

[Ron240]

I have been using this type of tyre inflator for the past 35 years and swear by them.

 

[LostKiwi]

I have been using this type of tyre inflator for the past 35 years and swear by them.
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I swear at them!

 

[Blobcat]

I have been using this type of tyre inflator for the past 35 years and swear by them.
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Great way to get tired that is...

 

[DSK]

I've a couple of Durrite Twin Piston Compressors
I find they last better than a lot of the 12v versions - you have to connected them directly to battery or charging point though as they will blow most 12v socket fuses.
Bought them for Off-Road use to get the Landy Tyres back to road pressures after off-roading

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I've also just bought Oasser Tyre Inflator
Bought it for the motorbike as it's small and rechargeable

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This is on Amazon's lightening deal today!

 

[Ron240]

Great way to get tired that is...

I have only ever used to top up my tyre pressures, so is quicker and less hassle than faffing about with an electronic inflator with wires hanging everywhere.
Each to their own though....I am old school and have always carried a footpump in the boot of my cars right from the start back in the 80's. My dad done the same so this is where I got it from.
I have learned from talking to people over the years that very few others(none that I have asked) do this.

 

[Blobcat]

I have only ever used to top up my tyre pressures, so is quicker and less hassle than faffing about with an electronic inflator with wires hanging everywhere.
Each to their own though....I am old school and have always carried a footpump in the boot of my car right from the start back in the 80's. I have learned from talking to people over the years that very few others(none that I have asked) do this.

My father did as well. I bought him a 12v version a few years ago as he was finding the manual one too much work (he’s 90 next month...)

 

[Ron240]

My father did as well. I bought him a 12v version a few years ago as he was finding the manual one too much work (he’s 90 next month...)

I was just editing my post to add the bit about my dad when you made your post.
My dad is 85 now so I check his pressures and adjust when necessary.
He rarely drives now and only stays local for shopping etc.

 

[LostKiwi]

I have a 230v compressor with long curly cord for doing that...

 

[davemercedes]

Apologies if this is in the wrong section.

I just bought https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B074G1B...colid=T7T1A4J4Z64A&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it.

I have used it across 4 vehicles this weekend and thought its a worth a mention. I checked my fleet with a trusty old school analogue gauge and found 1 tyre to be a little lower than usual (local tyre place didn't put the psi requested in). Then a few neighbours asked me to do theirs. The readings on this units gauge matched my trusty analogue item so that's a great start.

The good thing with this is, that it does not rattle around like 99% of these type of inflators, its smooth in operation, not overly noisy and it inflates quickly!! I like the options of the power sources as not everyone will want to start their car just to inflate a tyre or top it up etc. The lengths of the cables are also very decent ensuring large cars are no problem. The leads all easily store away rather being something that you can never get back in after taking them out. It comes with a carry case too.

A bit pricey but, I have had an AA one and Michelin one, whilst they did the job they were slow to inflate an noisy with me never being able to easily stash the cables away into their recess after use.

I looked at this and thought it might be a good purchase - thanks DSK. I've had mine about 4 or 5 years (can't remember the brand). It used to be perfect and can be run from the cig lighter or has a very long lead to use with an adapter. But I need to get my rear tyres (C Estate) up to 36 psi and it just won't get there any more.

So I looked at Fleabay to see if there any offers. Yes, WOW - about 30!
- But ranging from £52.58 to £80.30 so you certainly did okay on the price!

 

[davemercedes]

Question for DSK

Out of interest - what is the highest psi/bar to which you've managed to inflate a tyre? As I mentioned, I need to get my rears up to 36psi and they all seem to struggle pas around 26 psi!

 

[sonic]

Question for DSK

Out of interest - what is the highest psi/bar to which you've managed to inflate a tyre? As I mentioned, I need to get my rears up to 36psi and they all seem to struggle pas around 26 psi!

My motorcycle rear tyre is 42psi, no problem with the original MB compressor.

 

[davemercedes]

My motorcycle rear tyre is 42psi, no problem with the original MB compressor.

That's quite a lot of psi!

I keep seeing mention of "MB compressor"...
- Was this a standard tool kit item or something?
- I've never seen one and certainly haven't got one!

But following my debacle a couple of days ago I need to shut that particular stable door - and soon!

 

[Blobcat]

That's quite a lot of psi!

I keep seeing mention of "MB compressor"...
- Was this a standard tool kit item or something?
- I've never seen one and certainly haven't got one!

But following my debacle a couple of days ago I need to shut that particular stable door - and soon!

You get one in the SLK and SL if you have a “folded up” space saver. Not a bad little compressor. Although I have a twin cylinder 12v one behind the passenger seat as well...

 

[DSK]

Question for DSK

Out of interest - what is the highest psi/bar to which you've managed to inflate a tyre? As I mentioned, I need to get my rears up to 36psi and they all seem to struggle pas around 26 psi!

I have a £20 Michelin one, which is quite a poor unit like this and generally pumping to up to around 34-42psi for general application was not a problem.

The one in the link is just ace. It pumps quickly, doesn’t shake and pumped my motorbike rear tyre to 42psi very easily with it


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[DSK]

I have a £20 Michelin one, which is quite a poor unit like this and generally pumping to up to around 34-42psi for general application was not a problem.

The one in the link is just ace. It pumps quickly, doesn’t shake and pumped my motorbike rear tyre to 42psi very easily with it


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I forgot to mention that it will easily pump higher than the 42psi I have taken it too but I don’t have a vehicle or application that requires more.


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