Greetings all,

I was wondering if any of you have purchased a portable tire inflator/compressor. If so, can you share your opinion on how good they work. I have 3 cars and keeping up with tire pressures gets a little annoying when I have to take each car to a air pump station at your nearest gas station.

Let me know. Thanks.

 

This is the one I purchased and I have been happy with. Their great for minor inflation. This unit has really good reviews too.

 

Cool! That's one of the first ones that I looked at too. Thanks.

 

i have the 85P and its an awesome unit from Viair.

 

I use the Lezyne Digital Drive bicycle tire pump. It has a built-in pressure gauge so you can see the psi while still connected to the pump. Very fast to check and top up tires.

 

I might have to get one of those.

My grandpa gave me one that he bought from Autozone a few years ago and it works pretty good but it's a little slow.

 

The compressor seems to be a good investment and a time saver. I will definitely be ordering one from Amazon. Thanks.

 

If you don't need it to be portable then get a 120v version that plugs into the standard wall outlet. They will pump about twice as fast. Also, the portable units work better with the car running. Just a heads up.

Another Example:

 

I was about to ask if there was a 120 v unit available. You answered the question for me.

 

I kind of like having both. I keep the Vlair in my trunk. It will fit under the mat in the spare tire tray. The 12v is more useful overall.

 

I've been using a $30 Kobalt compressor from Lowes Home Improvement (price is now $25) for at least three years - 1 to 4 times a month on multiple vehicles depending on temperature fluctuations. It's very fast and substantially quieter than other 12V compressors I've owned. Customer reviews on it are over the map - some people think it is junk and others like me think it is wonderful. Maybe it's lasted for me since I take care of my stuff. I've never saw a need to start a vehicle engine while using it. The air hose is fairly short so the compressor may "dangle" a little if the valve on the car wheel happens to be at the 12 o'clock position. This compressor is compact and comes with a nice protective case: http://www.lowes.com/pd_292215-40883...sor&facetInfo=

 

Alrighty now...I like $25.00. But looking further I found this one at Lowe's which has dual options for powering. Either AC or 12v. Check it out... http://www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay?...llow&cId=PDIO1Lol!

 

I've had dedicated inflators that required power and found them a pain to use (getting car in the right spot to plug in or messy wiring to wrap up). They aren't as fast but I prefer a jump box with a compressor built in. They're slower and probably louder, but have found them to be a lot more flexible and mobile.

I use this one heavily at the track for trailer and truck tires, plus lots of jumps for cars and a USB charger to boot.

ttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002X6VXL4/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1

They go on sale all the time

 

I bought the Viair 88P. I use it to re-inflate my tires after trips on deep sand roads in my Subaru. I air the tires down 20psi then when I get back out to the road it takes about 3-5mins per tire to get em back up to 32-34psi. Great product.