I don't see how having one in your car would be that helpful if you had a flat tire. Is the plan to pump up a leaking tire every 15 minutes, instead of putting your spare on ?. I would rather change the tire, and worry about swapping the spare back out at a later time.
I put one of the plug kits in each one as a just in case. Not often but I have seen where 2 tires have the nails so 1 spare and 1 fix. Very rare but luck favors the prepared. Even if that is prepared to help others.I bought a 2 gallon AC, compressor from sears almost 20 years ago, and it still works fine. It comes in handy for the vehicles I have. At the time I don't believe those portable 12 v compressors were even in existence. I don't see how having one in your car would be that helpful if you had a flat tire. Is the plan to pump up a leaking tire every 15 minutes, instead of putting your spare on ?. I would rather change the tire, and worry about swapping the spare back out at a later time. My neighbor has needed a battery for his pick up for over a month now. But since he has one of those jumper boxes, he's getting his money's worth out of it. All those "Solutions" really do is increase the cost of repairing whatever your problem is.,,
I check my tires weekly and use a stand up bicycle pump from Harbor Freight. Super cheap, great tricep workout. About 8 pumps per pound increase. So works great unless you need a lot of air.I had a real cheapo auto tire inflator that lasted a few years and that little piston had all it could take and had a cardiac arrest. Looking for a recommendation on a decent unit for home use. My biggest tires are on the F150 (275/60/20) with the remaining typical 17 and 18" SUV/wagon type of tire.
I check my tires weekly and use a stand up bicycle pump from Harbor Freight. Super cheap, great tricep workout. About 8 pumps per pound increase. So works great unless you need a lot of air.
I also have an air compressor but getting the hose out, etc. is worse than getting ripped triceps.
Looks great , but I don’t like the ones that you have to screw on..you have to be quick or you lose air.I’ve had this one for over five years now. Still works like a charm if you just need a simple inflator.
Air Compressor Model L | Tire inflator from Kensun
AC/DC adaptable tire inflator has compact design that is at hand whenever you need it. Its long power cords make the use extremely easy and comfortablekensun.com
I leave the compressor on while disconnecting (and connecting). Haven't lost any that I know of. It unscrews easily, you could leave an extra second to account for it.Looks great , but I don’t like the ones that you have to screw on..you have to be quick or you lose air.
Thanks,...that is great and the same type of adapter on the one I have. I am going to look into getting this one as a back up. Thanks for the info on the adapter!I leave the compressor on while disconnecting (and connecting). Haven't lost any that I know of. It unscrews easily, you could leave an extra second to account for it.
Tire Air chuck clip adapter is an option but brings the price up.
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Can you add an adapter to that so it clips on the tire instead of screwing on the nozzle? Where would I get an adapter, and what brand is good?One of the LT245/75-16 tires on my Ram CTD seems to have a slow leak. I have a husky 12v inflator and it’s a slooow process. Someone gave me a HF12v unit as a gift before I went on a road trip. It’s a nicely setup unit, but it’s even more anemic. I pulled out my DeWalt 20v inflator to use today, as we were going out to get a Christmas tree. I was pleasantly surprised.
While I’m sure that some direct battery connected Vlair units work really well, I think that I’d stick with 20v power tool inflators. I’m definitely pleased with my DeWalt!
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