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JZ
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What tire deflators do you use?
Just ordered these. Can't believe I didn't get something like this a long time ago. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009X23XY6/ref=ppx_od_dt_b...
There are cheaper ones, but I needed one that could go to 40 PSI at least. Most go to from about 5 to 30 PSI.
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John M
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deflators
-Staun although mine seem to loose their pre-setting from time to time.
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I have them, used them a few times, went back to the old way... Depressing the stem valve with a tool. Takes the same time overall, or less it seemed
to me. Hard to stand around as they let the air out kinda slow.
See what you find.
I mostly air down from 34 to 18 for deep sand with the tires I am running. If you have BFG All Terrains, then drop to 10 psi.
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I have Coyote's preset to 22#. Put them on and pull the pins, all 4 tires at 22# just like that. only way to fly.
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What tire deflators do you use?
Do the cactus spines in my sidewalls count? 
I like yours better!
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 I do, too.
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Don Pisto
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we use Trailhead deflators.....after you find yourself back on pavement just flip em over and re-inflate your tires after a few miles ...happy memorial day all!
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I use them 25psi to 16psi. Only way to go
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I have the staun and arb https://www.drivetrainamerica.com/arb505-arb-ez-tire-deflato... I like the staun better. Screw them on have a beer and off I go!
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I've been using the Currie E-Z Deflator. Not as easy as the automatic deflators, but very user friendly once you get the hang of using it. It is nice
that it captures the needle so that you can't lose it. That's not an issue anyway with the Stauns, I don't think...
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That does it! I'm getting the Stauns!!!
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I use the tip of my truck’s key. Or whatever tool is in the cab. Also have an air pres gage in cab
Don’t need no gadget to waste money and space. And if I did have them they would just get lost in the truck... or take up room in already
too-crowded glove box and storage cubbies.
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Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666  | I use the tip of my truck’s key. Or whatever tool is in the cab. Also have an air pres gage in cab
Don’t need no gadget to waste money and space. And if I did have them they would just get lost in the truck... or take up room in already
too-crowded glove box and storage cubbies. |
good point! those things are HUGE!
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| Quote: Originally posted by David K | | I have them, used them a few times, went back to the old way... Depressing the stem valve with a tool. Takes the same time overall, or less it seemed
to me. Hard to stand around as they let the air out kinda slow. |
I actually agree with DK on this one!
I have an inexpensive set, they work fine, but I find the old way just as easy. YMMV.
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| Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666 | I use the tip of my truck’s key. Or whatever tool is in the cab. Also have an air pres gage in cab
Don’t need no gadget to waste money and space. And if I did have them they would just get lost in the truck... or take up room in already
too-crowded glove box and storage cubbies. |
I really hate to admit this but I'm with goat. I use the deflate tip on my tire gauge and count. 50 usually puts me close. I have a set of deflators
but I can't find them.
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i hate "deflaters"
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The important thing is to have an accurate, dial-type tire gauge that reads below 10 psi... and then a fast air pump that clips directly onto the
battery when you are about to return to pavement, or fill a repaired flat tire!... Always have a tire plug kit... Amazing to fix most flats without
removing the tire.
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 yes nail always bad. My kit came with 6 deflaters in small metal box.
The minute I decided to off road screw the 4 on. Go away to prepare to leave truck is ready in few min. I have better things to do then hang around
each tire letting air out.
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JZ
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| Quote: Originally posted by David K | | The important thing is to have an accurate, dial-type tire gauge that reads below 10 psi... and then a fast air pump that clips directly onto the
battery when you are about to return to pavement, or fill a repaired flat tire!... Always have a tire plug kit... Amazing to fix most flats without
removing the tire. |
Your truck's dash should tell you the psi of all 4 tires.
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