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Tire inflators

Skipjack Joe - 9-16-2023 at 05:44 AM

After close to 30 of service my tire inflator has finally died. Which compressor do you guys recommend for offroad usage in Baja? It looks as though these days they are more portable than my old one. That's a welcome change for sure.

BooJumMan - 9-16-2023 at 08:12 AM

What pressure are you looking to inflate to and what size?

I've been using Superflow compressors for close to 20 years now. They are pretty cheap but built well enough. I run 35" tires on my Super Duty and pump them up to 55psi with my MV-90 which appears to be out of stock. The MV-50 I used previously for smaller trucks and cars work great. I had one mounted under my hood for 10 years.

chippy - 9-16-2023 at 08:20 AM

After 9 yrs.my smittybilt compressor died and I replaced it with this
https://www.alltopusa.com/products/b08637kcwq
I can air up 4 33" tires from 20 psi to 35 psi at one time in under 10 mins. So far so good!

[Edited on 9-16-2023 by chippy]

PaulW - 9-16-2023 at 08:54 AM

The latest offerings from China like all the other budget compressors include Tozalazz and Morrflate. Both are dual compressors with high CFMs and cost slightly above $200.
They are very popular with the Jeep crowd and out perform all the traditional favorites like ARB and Viair which are ridiculously priced and still use china parts.

4x4abc - 9-16-2023 at 09:18 AM

best one I found recently
AllTop double cylinder compressor for under $200
great CFM!
not 100% duty cycle though it needs to rest after 20 minutes
but you should have all 4 tires up to normal pressures in 10 minutes

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXX761KQ/?coliid=I8FJJM7PO4588&a...

We did this topic rather thoroughly a while back

thebajarunner - 9-16-2023 at 09:44 AM

http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=98695#pid1250...

bajaric - 9-16-2023 at 09:53 AM

A cordless lithium battery air compressor is another thing to consider. If you already have other cordless tools of a favorite brand (e.g. Dewalt) you can buy the "bare tool" air compressor of the same brand and use the batteries you already have.

The only caveat is you have to bring an inverter to charge the lithium batteries off your car battery in case they go dead, but unless you are pumping up huge monster truck tires should not be an issue.

PaulW - 9-16-2023 at 10:57 AM

Thanks for that link I did not find it.
The link list the good high flow ones on the 3rd page.
By the way my Viair 400P has worn out and cannot be repaired. Makes a good reason to spend less. Cannot buy parts and cannot find a repair place.
Quote: Originally posted by thebajarunner  
http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=98695#pid1250...

pacificobob - 9-16-2023 at 01:27 PM

CFM, and long duty cycle.

boe4fun - 9-16-2023 at 01:33 PM

Bought one years ago, still working-

Harbor Freight https://www.harborfreight.com/12v-150-psi-compact-air-compre...

chippy - 9-16-2023 at 01:54 PM

Quote: Originally posted by boe4fun  
Bought one years ago, still working-

Harbor Freight https://www.harborfreight.com/12v-150-psi-compact-air-compressor-63184.html[/rquote

At 1.35 cfm you better have ALOT of cold beer on hand!:lol:

Skipjack Joe - 9-17-2023 at 08:34 PM

Thanks guys. I read and reread both threads. The lithium inflator initially sounded attractive but now less so. I like it's portability. If you read the top 5 or 10 tire inflators online they always seem to be near the top. However, I suspect that's for occasional single tire usage. I usually have to inflate all 4 tires. My old compressor would get pretty hot. I usually inflate tires to an 'acceptable' level and then drive to a Pemex to finish the job.