Tyre inflators Buyer beware
Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2024 3:30 pm
Looking for a new tyre pump. Watch before you buy
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Tyre inflators Buyer beware
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Re: Tyre inflators Buyer beware
Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2024 4:16 pm
I'll stick, with me Desert Fox
Re: Tyre inflators Buyer beware
Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2024 5:26 pm
Bought one of these, working perfectly with a long run time (use it to check/inflate the car tyres as well).
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Re: Tyre inflators Buyer beware
Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2024 6:01 pm
I would not bother with a battery tire inflator, apart from not having much oomph, there is a good chance it will lose performance just sitting between charges, and why would you need this when you have a high capacity battery in your bike anyway 
I have one of these and it's a cracking bit of kit, used it a few times to help people and also to check and maintain my own tires: https://www.touratech.com/en/compressor ... MzEALw_wcB
I have one of these and it's a cracking bit of kit, used it a few times to help people and also to check and maintain my own tires: https://www.touratech.com/en/compressor ... MzEALw_wcB
Re: Tyre inflators Buyer beware
Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2024 11:24 pm
I picked up a $20 lightweight cheapie off AliExpress. I tested it, and It is capable of filling a large automotive tire with battery to spare. It also completely filled my RT rear tire from 0-42 psi. So I am pretty confident it will adequately fill or top off an RT tire in a pinch. For 20 bucks, it was worth the money and piece of mind. My bigger concern is the Gummy Worms sealing properly.
Re: Tyre inflators Buyer beware
Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2024 7:58 am
I've been using a cheap (£9.85) one from AliExpress for over two years. Just to check / top up the tyres before I ride. It copes well and the battery doesn't seem to fade if left unused. I even checked it against an old school pencil gauge and it was surprisingly accurate. It's already lasted longer than I thought it would.
It struggled to top up the tyres on my Tesla though, which I think may have been to do with the TPMS valves, and the mini compressor not being strong enough to force them open.
It struggled to top up the tyres on my Tesla though, which I think may have been to do with the TPMS valves, and the mini compressor not being strong enough to force them open.
Re: Tyre inflators Buyer beware
Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2024 11:09 am
Bought this over a year ago and had no problems
Ring Automotive - RTC2000 Digital Rechargeable Cordless Tyre Inflator Air Compressor and Electric Bike Pump
Ring Automotive - RTC2000 Digital Rechargeable Cordless Tyre Inflator Air Compressor and Electric Bike Pump
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Re: Tyre inflators Buyer beware
Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2024 3:04 pm
I don't trust the batteries in China made goods. I've had a couple of power banks blow up on me.
For four years I've used an Airman pump. Plugs straight into my battery pig tail. I use it not only for tyres but blowing up football and in the summer a kids paddling pool. Highly recommended for £22
Fits nicely in the tail section where the rear light is
For four years I've used an Airman pump. Plugs straight into my battery pig tail. I use it not only for tyres but blowing up football and in the summer a kids paddling pool. Highly recommended for £22
Fits nicely in the tail section where the rear light is