Recommendation sought

YorksMG2013 · 16th December 2019, 12:56

Can anyone recommend a good mains powered (not from cigarette lighter socket) tyre inflator?

Cheers

Andrew

Westonboy · 16th December 2019, 13:22

I bought a ring automotive air compressor 5 years ago, absolutely first class, thoroughly recommend it.

Westonboy · 16th December 2019, 13:24

Apologies, just re read your post, my compressor is operated of the cigar lighter.

macafee2 · 16th December 2019, 14:01

I have a Michelin one, it pumps tyres no problem. Its not to good being wheeled over gravel, the handle is to low down and the mains cable a bit short.

Was less then £100 had it 5 or more years, probably a lot longer then I think.
With 4 cars, 2 motorbikes, a caravan, a trailer and 4 cycles it has been great. Bit noise when filling its cylinder but it has served me well.

Apart from tyre inflating do you intend to use it for anything else?

macafee2

Discofan · 16th December 2019, 18:21

A small air compressor, 50 litre or even 25 litre are available fairly cheaply, my Draper 50 l cost £119.
Very versatile running other air tools and make tyre checking / inflation a dream. Once you have one you'll not look back and the small ones being on wheels mean you can take a full tank anywhere even where there is no power.

bikerdude666 · 16th December 2019, 22:05

I got a cheapo compressor from Screwfix, think it's branded 'Stanley", for about £90 Then an extendable hose reel from Aldi for about £20. Hose attached to the wall just inside the garage and long enough to do all 4 tyres without moving the car.

SCP440 · 17th December 2019, 07:16

Agree a proper compressor is the way to go. Once you have one it opens options for other tools you didn't know you needed.

A retractable air hose long enough to reach a car parked on your drive and it will be the best cash you have spent in a long time.

Don't scrimp on the tyre inflator, I bought a couple of cheap options that all either broke after a short period or got damaged when they got driven over. A metal tyre inflator similar to the type you use a garage is well worth the extra.

Canonite · 18th December 2019, 09:25

I bought the Ryobi drill kit and got a tyre inflator free as they have a promotion on.
Powered by the battery, it’s an awesome bit of kit to have if you’re in the market for a new drill or impact. Offer of freebie runs out 24th Dec
https://ryobi.varioweb.co.uk/ryobi

View the free items to choose from further down

jim_k · 18th December 2019, 17:09

im using a £5 one from home bargains. works fine.
last time I was in there I couldn't see the same model. The one I've got is rectangular and has a digital gauge. My dad and neighbours have also copied me and use the same model.

SCP440 · 18th December 2019, 17:54

This is a good deal
https://www.sgs-engineering.com/sc6h...essor-tool-kit
The kit that SGS sells is always good quality and if you ever do have a problem there warranty is good as gold.

16th December 2019, 12:56	#1
YorksMG2013 Gets stuck in MG ZT 190 SE & MG ZT 260 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Leeds Posts: 854 Thanks: 95 Thanked 119 Times in 65 Posts	Recommendation sought Can anyone recommend a good mains powered (not from cigarette lighter socket) tyre inflator? Cheers Andrew __________________ Proud owner of a Pearl Black facelift ZT 190 SE (or should that be the 'Black Pearl'? Just call me Cap'n Jack!) Now joined by the Blue Beast - MG ZT 260 #57 in Trophy Blue

18th December 2019, 17:54	#10
SCP440 I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T 260 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Witney Posts: 2,504 Thanks: 6 Thanked 910 Times in 571 Posts	This is a good deal https://www.sgs-engineering.com/sc6h...essor-tool-kit The kit that SGS sells is always good quality and if you ever do have a problem there warranty is good as gold. Last edited by SCP440; 18th December 2019 at 17:57..

16th December 2019, 13:22	#2
Westonboy Posted a thing or two Honda Jazz Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Llangollen Posts: 1,025 Thanks: 301 Thanked 344 Times in 158 Posts	I bought a ring automotive air compressor 5 years ago, absolutely first class, thoroughly recommend it.

16th December 2019, 13:24	#3
Westonboy Posted a thing or two Honda Jazz Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Llangollen Posts: 1,025 Thanks: 301 Thanked 344 Times in 158 Posts	Apologies, just re read your post, my compressor is operated of the cigar lighter.

16th December 2019, 14:01	#4
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,912 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	I have a Michelin one, it pumps tyres no problem. Its not to good being wheeled over gravel, the handle is to low down and the mains cable a bit short. Was less then £100 had it 5 or more years, probably a lot longer then I think. With 4 cars, 2 motorbikes, a caravan, a trailer and 4 cycles it has been great. Bit noise when filling its cylinder but it has served me well. Apart from tyre inflating do you intend to use it for anything else? macafee2

16th December 2019, 18:21	#5
Discofan Loves to post (Land)Rover Freelander 2 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Stuck in the 1980's Posts: 477 Thanks: 118 Thanked 135 Times in 94 Posts	A small air compressor, 50 litre or even 25 litre are available fairly cheaply, my Draper 50 l cost £119. Very versatile running other air tools and make tyre checking / inflation a dream. Once you have one you'll not look back and the small ones being on wheels mean you can take a full tank anywhere even where there is no power.

16th December 2019, 22:05	#6
bikerdude666 Posted a thing or two Jaguar Xe diseasal Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Little Stanion, Corby Posts: 1,922 Thanks: 363 Thanked 390 Times in 241 Posts	I got a cheapo compressor from Screwfix, think it's branded 'Stanley", for about £90 Then an extendable hose reel from Aldi for about £20. Hose attached to the wall just inside the garage and long enough to do all 4 tyres without moving the car.

17th December 2019, 07:16	#7
SCP440 I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T 260 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Witney Posts: 2,504 Thanks: 6 Thanked 910 Times in 571 Posts	Agree a proper compressor is the way to go. Once you have one it opens options for other tools you didn't know you needed. A retractable air hose long enough to reach a car parked on your drive and it will be the best cash you have spent in a long time. Don't scrimp on the tyre inflator, I bought a couple of cheap options that all either broke after a short period or got damaged when they got driven over. A metal tyre inflator similar to the type you use a garage is well worth the extra.

18th December 2019, 09:25	#8
Canonite This is my second home BMW 330d Tourer, MG ZT 180 SE XPG, VW Polo 6R 1.2 TDI Bluemotion Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: York Posts: 6,022 Thanks: 363 Thanked 574 Times in 319 Posts	I bought the Ryobi drill kit and got a tyre inflator free as they have a promotion on. Powered by the battery, it’s an awesome bit of kit to have if you’re in the market for a new drill or impact. Offer of freebie runs out 24th Dec https://ryobi.varioweb.co.uk/ryobi View the free items to choose from further down

18th December 2019, 17:09	#9
jim_k Avid contributor Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Reading Posts: 199 Thanks: 47 Thanked 44 Times in 31 Posts	im using a £5 one from home bargains. works fine. last time I was in there I couldn't see the same model. The one I've got is rectangular and has a digital gauge. My dad and neighbours have also copied me and use the same model.