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Old 08-16-2008, 08:31 AM
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Default Tire inflator

I'm pretty **** about keeping my tire pressure up to spec. But these days, half the gas stations don't have air for tires, or their equipment doesn't work.

So I've been looking at possibly buying one of those portable tire inflators, something like this: http://www.autosportcatalog.com/index.cfm?fa=c&cid=89

Anyone have any experience with these?

If I had a garage, I'd probably have a full-size compressor. But I only have a car port, so I need something small I can take up and down the stairs and keep stored in the apartment when not in use.

TIA for any recommendations.
Old 08-16-2008, 09:06 AM
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Some good ones here

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/s_10153_1...NAL_SORT_ORDER
Old 08-16-2008, 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by terrasmak
The portable units listed on the Sears site got pretty bad user reviews.

I went ahead and ordered this: http://automotive.hardwarestore.com/...or-253203.aspx

<$50 incl shipping.

I'll let you guys know how it works out.
Old 08-17-2008, 07:17 AM
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I use an air tank, but you must have a source to easily recharge it. I have a inflator, but they're loud and take forever.
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They are indeed loud and takes forever, but they do work.
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I keep a cig lighter air compresor in both my cars. They are pretty slow but work fiine for adjusting PSI's.
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I was just thinking about this the other day. Gas stations here either don't have a machine that works or charge to use their air. I just might invest in one of these again.
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I just use my 10 gallon compressor for now, hopefully soon i will get a 60 gallon.
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I bought a compressor similar to this

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...8573_200328573

at Pep Boys for about $20. Very useful for drag racing and autocross.
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