I get so much use out of the Milwaukee cordless inflator. I am not buying Milwaukee products anymore.
Need a reliable portable tire inflator
- Thread starter paulswagelock
- Start date
I have both the M12 and M18 inflators. They are awesome. The M18 is obviously better, but the M12 is the perfect size to toss in the trunk on a road trip.
Here is one some of you guys never thought of and don't need to know about unless you drive a semi.
Attach the glad hand to the red airline/glad hand on the truck, set the parking brake-yellow valve by pulling on it, push in on the red trailer supply valve and inflate your tire(s).
Attach the glad hand to the red airline/glad hand on the truck, set the parking brake-yellow valve by pulling on it, push in on the red trailer supply valve and inflate your tire(s).
Another +1 for the Milwaukee M18, but only makes sense if you're already in the Milwaukee ecosystem, as batteries tend to add up over time when you're changing manufacturers. I keep the M18 in a swing-out case in my truck bed, along with a Noco battery charger... has come in handy many times with helping folks on the side of the road.
Add one of these to make it even easier to place onto the tire valve: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BWNQHPSF
Add one of these to make it even easier to place onto the tire valve: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BWNQHPSF
I had a slime that lasted at least 13 years before it finally died it was great so I decided to buy another slime.
Well the one I bought is the same exact one you just showed and it lasted a handful of air ups before the piston inside came apart, was able to fix it and then a few more air ups the hose broke.
They don't make them like they used to.
Kestas
Staff member
I use a hand pump made for bicycles. It's a bit of a workout, but it'll get you through an emergency with no worry about electricity.
Last edited:
Careful,
The new Slime inflators come with a screw on fitting,
you need an adapter to convert to press on…
https://slime.com/products/tire-inflator-hose-adapter
The new Slime inflators come with a screw on fitting,
you need an adapter to convert to press on…
https://slime.com/products/tire-inflator-hose-adapter
I actually just saw this article this morning. Several mentioned by car and driver have also been mentioned by BITOG members. This article offers some basic comparisons with regards to efficiency, size, etc.
https://www.caranddriver.com/car-accessories/g42589683/best-portable-tire-inflators-tested/
https://www.caranddriver.com/car-accessories/g42589683/best-portable-tire-inflators-tested/
4WD
$50 site donor 2025
Yeah, I have a 2 gallon compressor light enough for that and just leave 12V compressors in the vehicles …
Hmm. That is not good. I hope mine lasts longer than that! I did see the air intake grille on the bottom can pick up road debris. So I am setting it on cardboard. Question - can these be oiled?
I have one each of both model 18v Makitas,they work great.I would stay in my battery line,whatever that is.There are cars with no lighters,so the car battery clips are an option
Totally agree on the Milwaukee M18, if you're already in their ecosystem. I had the M12 and thought it was great until I got the M18. Vast improvement, but you'd never know it unless you used them side-by-side.
If you have any of the major battery power tools (Dewalt, Milwaukee, Ridged, Ryobi) All make good tire inflators
agree the Dewalt is way better than I thought it would be. It's on the big side, so it might not be practical for everyday carry in smaller cars.
