Let's talk about 12v air compressors to keep in the truck/car

[Bill]

What does everyone recommend? I have an old Chinese Freight compressor that I keep with tire plugs and the plug tools, but it's not really geared to actually airing up a truck tire. I'd like to put that in my car and get something more substantial for the truck.

Thinking about this:

https://www.amazon.com/ALL-TOP-150Ps...otive,124&th=1

[Bill]

IB4IhaverunflatsonmyVette

Also, IB4Snide

[Unsuspicious]

If I get a flat tire, I'm just going to buy another car.

[KenHorse]

I do the same as the OP in my 'vette as I dumped the RF's too BUT also keep a can of TPMS safe goo in the back as well.

[Bill]

Originally Posted by Unsuspicious

If I get a flat tire, I'm just going to buy another car.

:baller:

[lrobe22]

Smart move. I keep one in each vehicle as well as plugs, tire screws, tools, etc. For my F250/16k gooseneck, I have a Viair 450P-RV because of it’s duty cycle, output, hose length, and accessories. For my suv and cars I use a Viair 70P for it’s compactness, power cord length, threaded hose, and relative duty cycle and output. My tire plugs and screws are bit more detailed.

Both compressors were bought around 2015 and have worked perfectly. I use them fairly frequently also. Whatever works for people but I would not skimp on recovery gear.

If anyone recommends to just call AAA or a tow truck, you know they’re betas and unable to fend for themselves. slap:

[higgyburners]

Originally Posted by bill_daniels

What does everyone recommend? I have an old Chinese Freight compressor that I keep with tire plugs and the plug tools, but it's not really geared to actually airing up a truck tire. I'd like to put that in my car and get something more substantial for the truck.

Thinking about this:

https://www.amazon.com/ALL-TOP-150Ps...otive,124&th=1

Look into this Bill...onboard is the only way to go...just ask @The_Dude




https://store.arbusa.com/air-systems/air-compressors/

[Mike Mercury]

If I get a flat tire...

[gs568]

I have this on long trips.

[Unsuspicious]

I keep that ryobi in my car as well

[GrandSportC3]

Just bought this lithium battery powered compressor. Works great and was cheap.

AUKSKY Portable Air Pump, 150 PSI... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6F8YLJW...p_mob_ap_share

[Aerovette]

Ryobi does just fine.

[KenHorse]

Originally Posted by GrandSportC3

Just bought this lithium battery powered compressor. Works great and was cheap.

AUKSKY Portable Air Pump, 150 PSI... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6F8YLJW...p_mob_ap_share

Only takes 3 hours to fill a tire

Then again, I guess you can do that while you're waiting for your EV to charge

[BayouCountry]

Originally Posted by Mike Mercury

Beat me to it. Only time I had to use my AAA card was when the auto lock on a Jeep rental locked me out. I swore I would never own a jeep after that. I was helping my daughter retrieve her car at a remote Base after returning from Iraq.

[Steve_R]

Originally Posted by KenHorse

Only takes 3 hours to fill a tire

Then again, I guess you can do that while you're waiting for your EV to charge

And eating gas station food.

It’s been decades since I’ve needed to air up a tire away from home. Vette has ZP tires and Explorer has a full size spare. I have a large upright compressor in the garage when I need air at home and it’ll fill a tire in no time.

[The_Dude]

Originally Posted by higgyburners

Look into this Bill...onboard is the only way to go...just ask @The_Dude




https://store.arbusa.com/air-systems/air-compressors/

ARB does set the standard. I actually have a Viair capable of filling a 37" truck tire. It's probably $100 more than the one in the OP. @Steve_R sold me a Super Tank but I haven't mounted it yet.

[Bill]

Originally Posted by Steve_R

And eating gas station food.

It’s been decades since I’ve needed to air up a tire away from home. Vette has ZP tires and Explorer has a full size spare. I have a large upright compressor in the garage when I need air at home and it’ll fill a tire in no time.

I haven't had to change a tire in a while, either, but if I'm out at night, I'd rather air up and plug a tire, vs. trying to change a tire by the side of the road in the dark. Figure it out later in the light of day. And my little shitbox Cruze has a donut spare, so if I'm going a long distance, I'd rather take my chances with a plug than riding on the donut. Obviously a blowout necessitates a tire change.

[z06psi]

VIAIR

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[Steve_R]

Originally Posted by The_Dude

ARB does set the standard. I actually have a Viair capable of filling a 37" truck tire. It's probably $100 more than the one in the OP. @Steve_R sold me a Super Tank but I haven't mounted it yet.

The nice part about the tank is you can take it off and carry it anywhere, and it will run any air tool you have. No small compressor can do that.

Originally Posted by bill_daniels

I haven't had to change a tire in a while, either, but if I'm out at night, I'd rather air up and plug a tire, vs. trying to change a tire by the side of the road in the dark. Figure it out later in the light of day. And my little shitbox Cruze has a donut spare, so if I'm going a long distance, I'd rather take my chances with a plug than riding on the donut. Obviously a blowout necessitates a tire change.

I wouldn’t want to run far on a donut spare either, but changing a tire in the dark on the side of the road may be easier and faster than finding and plugging a hole and airing up with a tiny compressor.

[Yadkin]

My Porch came with one since it has a space-saving spare. It worked fine when I had to use it, but I broke it when I went to put everything back. So I bought another one, similar size, and it fits inside a panel in the back.