I am heavily invested in Milwaukee, Dewalt and Ryobi. Milwaukee just happens to have a 5 year warranty on its inflator vs 1 for the Dewalt. I've busted several inflators in the past so the assurance is nice.
Looking for 110vac tire inflator that doesn’t suck
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I am heavily invested in Milwaukee, Dewalt and Ryobi. Milwaukee just happens to have a 5 year warranty on its inflator vs 1 for the Dewalt. I've busted several inflators in the past so the assurance is nice.
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Since I have Dewalt 20V tools, I got that one as well. I actually have two of them (If I like a product, I like to get a new one after time just in case it breaks or gets discontinued).
One purchased 4/19 for $89. The other 12/23 for $96. Both on amazon. The 5 year old one works great to this day. I've inflated a flat car tire, but mostly use it to top off the bicycles. I would say if a completely flat car tire, better to get out the air compressor with tank. But this one can do it. Since 2/3 cars have tires from Costco, I usually check them there, not with this.
Again, since one has been in service over 5 years, I think it's a good product.
https://www.dewalt.com/product/dcc020ib/20v-max-cordedcordless-air-inflator
The Ryobi cordless inflator can double as a beach toy or mattress inflator.
Looks like $289 for an inflator that works like my fathers cheap antique 12v tire pump that worked 30 years
I killed one in a month… it just died while inflating a tire with it set to 40 psi. It was pumping along nicely and then suddenly it sounded like the pump and motor were no longer connected, the motor suddenly sounded like it was spinning freely and the tire pressure stopped increasing, it flashed a code and shut down. I tried it again and the motor would start up but there was obviously no load on it, then it would flash an Er5 code and shut off. The low pressure side still worked fine. It was within the return window, so the store I bought from swapped it out for another one and I didn’t have to mess with trying to get it warrantied. So far the second one is doing ok. The jury is still out on longevity on these, as far as I’m concerned. I do really really like it though, as long as it holds up. I’m hoping the first one was just a fluke.
I bought this one from Harbor Freight because of the deal I got with the HF coupon and the Project Farm review. It's been great and stores easily in my vehicle but really doesn't get much use. Sometimes I'll use it just to use it.
I would have purchased some of the others as well but this one kind'a fell in my lap so, why not!
I would have purchased some of the others as well but this one kind'a fell in my lap so, why not!
Just bought this:
https://www.makitatools.com/products/details/DMP181ZX
Works very well. Went from 28 to 40 PSI on one of the Packard’s tires in 45 seconds. Accurate digital gauge while you use it. IF you already have the Makita battery system, then the bare tool is the way to go.
Highly recommend this inflator.
https://www.makitatools.com/products/details/DMP181ZX
Works very well. Went from 28 to 40 PSI on one of the Packard’s tires in 45 seconds. Accurate digital gauge while you use it. IF you already have the Makita battery system, then the bare tool is the way to go.
Highly recommend this inflator.
Small compressors struggle to hit 60-70 psi. My favorite was a direct drive knock-off from Autozone years ago - turns slower and is quieter, and I haven’t worn it out yet, BUT it’s rarely used once I bought 120v tank compressor.
Since you mention 120V, I’ll lean towards that every time. Otherwise, Viair for the win, preferably clamp-on-battery, not lighter plug power.
Since you mention 120V, I’ll lean towards that every time. Otherwise, Viair for the win, preferably clamp-on-battery, not lighter plug power.
I got a brand new 120v pancake compressor out of a condemned house cleanup job I once did. It was new in the box. And it blows away every battery powered or 12V compressor in this thread. If you want a serious 120V compressor for tires, these are excellent.
That being said, I have a ton of Ryobi and Milwaukee batteries and I use the M12 or Ryobi battery inflators most of the time for tire top ups.
That being said, I have a ton of Ryobi and Milwaukee batteries and I use the M12 or Ryobi battery inflators most of the time for tire top ups.
I can tell you what not to buy, was recommended by several folks…
I finally broke down and bought one off the shelf, it wasn’t priced reasonably and “topped off” maybe 5 tires.
When I actually needed it (hit a raccoon carcass on the highway which slashed a front sidewall while swerving)
It conked out. I had too far to drive on my 25 year old donut (15 miles) so I inflated it from 45psi to 60psi on the required , the compressor just barely hit 60 then seized and let out the magic smoke, cheap junk that will get returned.
Too bad it doesn’t work, auto shutoff and dual power is nice but not if it works great only a handful of light duty times.
I finally broke down and bought one off the shelf, it wasn’t priced reasonably and “topped off” maybe 5 tires.
When I actually needed it (hit a raccoon carcass on the highway which slashed a front sidewall while swerving)
It conked out. I had too far to drive on my 25 year old donut (15 miles) so I inflated it from 45psi to 60psi on the required , the compressor just barely hit 60 then seized and let out the magic smoke, cheap junk that will get returned.
Too bad it doesn’t work, auto shutoff and dual power is nice but not if it works great only a handful of light duty times.
That’s out of stock, replacement is $75
I recently picked up a Milwaukee M18, and have been impressed with it, so far.
I pumped up the 22.5" tires on my motorhome, and it had no problem reaching the 100 and 110 psi setpoints. I have also used it to pump up tires on a truck to 60 psi. It took a minute or two for each tire, but again, did just fine.
I have noticed that when the setpoint is only 1 or 2 psi over the current tire pressure, it has a tendency to overshoot by 1 - 1.5 psi. Now that I know that, it is simple to bleed off a little air from a tire, before inflating it, and then the inflator hits right on the setpoint.
I pumped up the 22.5" tires on my motorhome, and it had no problem reaching the 100 and 110 psi setpoints. I have also used it to pump up tires on a truck to 60 psi. It took a minute or two for each tire, but again, did just fine.
I have noticed that when the setpoint is only 1 or 2 psi over the current tire pressure, it has a tendency to overshoot by 1 - 1.5 psi. Now that I know that, it is simple to bleed off a little air from a tire, before inflating it, and then the inflator hits right on the setpoint.
How about this one?
https://www.amazon.com/CRAFTSMAN-CM...refix=portable+air+compressor,aps,317&sr=8-21
Made in USA, oilless, maintenance free, 2.6 cfm @ 90 psi. A bit heavy at 32 lbs, though.
https://www.amazon.com/CRAFTSMAN-CM...refix=portable+air+compressor,aps,317&sr=8-21
Made in USA, oilless, maintenance free, 2.6 cfm @ 90 psi. A bit heavy at 32 lbs, though.
