Tyre Inflator

[Tan]

Hi

I want to buy a tyre inflator, have had a few cheap ones in the past that are just naff, so want to invest in a decent one.

Does anyone have a recommendation?

Thanks

Tan

 

[clever dicky]

There are a couple of RAC branded models (12v) that have a good review.

 

[fatdazza]

The Which magazine best buys are:

Ring RAC 750 (mains power only)
Ring RAC 600
Michelin 12260 High Power Tyre Inflator

 

[A210AMG]

Costco had one the other day that looked quite good.

I didn't get the name but generally all costco stuff is good stuff so it will be a good one, and the guarantee is always very good.

From memory it was around £20

 

[MicB]

I bought a Wolf Air Sioux 25 garage compressor nearly a year ago.....very easy.....from memory just over £100 delivered.

Mic

 

[jaymanek]

This is the ONLY one mate!

RING RAC 900 Auto Heavy Duty Tyre Inflator | FREE UK Delivery

I have one at home, one for work... awesome things.

 

[wemorgan]

I've had a few electric ones over the years but now have a simple manual foot pump. Cheaper and more reliable in my view.

Draper Twin-Cylinder Foot Pump | Products | Auto Express

 

[BTB 500]

I mostly use a rechargeable one called an 'Air Monster' that I bought a few years back, it's fine for home use. Being self-contained it's dead handy for the kids' bikes etc. too.

 

[artyman]

Still use my old footdraulic jobby. It's only used to top up after all, and the exercise is probably good for me

 

[x332race]

Have a Michelin electric pump....seems to be reliable and inflates to the correct pressure (has been calibrated)

 

[evdok]

i got this.....cheaper elsewhere!
Halfords | Michelin Hi-Power Rapid Tyre Inflator

 

[Satch]

Costco had one the other day that looked quite good.

I didn't get the name but generally all costco stuff is good stuff so it will be a good one, and the guarantee is always very good.

From memory it was around £20

Had one of those for about a year. Works very well, good value

 

[johnsco]

I read the reviews of the Michelin and Draper foot pumps on Amazon.
Few people appear to have a good word for any of them.

 

[BTB 500]

I used foot pumps for 25 years but wouldn't go back to them now. I do have a twin-barrel one in the garage as a last resort.

 

[wemorgan]

I read the reviews of the Michelin and Draper foot pumps on Amazon.
Few people appear to have a good word for any of them.

It's early days in my Draper ownership. So far so good.

I'll try to remember in 6-12 months time to post back how it's holding up.

My reason for going away from an electrical pump is the faffing with the wires. Some cars needed the ignition on for the cigarette lighter to work. Also, even with quite an expensive one I found they made a reasonable amount of noise and took a longish time to increase the psi. The manual foot pump is quickly moved around the car and 10 strokes usually increases the psi by 2-4.

 

[Timmy M]

Hi

I want to buy a tyre inflator, have had a few cheap ones in the past that are just naff, so want to invest in a decent one.

Does anyone have a recommendation?

Thanks

Tan

Try this one it's pretty good HeavyDuty 6in1 Jump Starter with Air Compressor and 140W Invertor Free Delivery : InCar Battery Chargers and Compressors : Maplin

 

[BTB 500]

My reason for going away from an electrical pump is the faffing with the wires. Some cars needed the ignition on for the cigarette lighter to work.

Absolutely, that's why I got a self-contained one ... it has an internal 12V battery. It has a cigarette lighter lead as well, if you want/need to use external power (I never have).