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Dec 28, 2021 | 06:57 AM

shakinrock

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Portable Inflator Recommendation

Anyone have a recommendation on a portable air inflator. I'd like the readout to be digital AND accurate. Also it would be nice to dial in a pressure and have it stop at that point.

Dec 28, 2021 | 07:02 AM

kiki 1

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I bought this one from Amazon, it ticks all of the boxes!

Amazon

Dec 28, 2021 | 08:37 AM

brocco

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Air Hawk, reliable as well as accurate

Dec 28, 2021 | 09:15 AM

17Z06_650

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I bought this on and live it.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-ON...ator-Tool-Only

Dec 28, 2021 | 09:27 AM

4thC4at60

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More than 100,000 miles in C7 Corvettes have never needed an inflator

Dec 28, 2021 | 09:30 AM

JMII

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For adding a few lbs here and there the Ryobi battery powered one is great = no cords and auto shut off at set PSI. Accuracy appears to match the TPMS on the car. However for more heavy duty work like a flat, multiple tires or bigger tires (truck / trailer) I use a Viair unit. I have a Joe's Racing gauge for accuracy at the track.

Dec 28, 2021 | 09:51 AM

Cooldaddy8

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 4thC4at60

More than 100,000 miles in C7 Corvettes have never needed an inflator

Good for you. I made less than 30,000 miles on my new Vette before I cracked a rim and needed my inflator every 50 miles just to get home. It never hurts to be prepared.

Dec 28, 2021 | 10:35 AM

Corgidog1

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Originally Posted by kiki 1

I bought this one from Amazon, it ticks all of the boxes!
https://www.amazon.ca/EPAuto-Portabl...e%2C68&sr=1-30

Since the C7s do not have a cigarette lighter, where do you plug it into?

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Dec 28, 2021 | 10:36 AM

kiki 1

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Originally Posted by Corgidog1

Since the C7s do not have a cigarette lighter, where do you plug it into?

Rear hatch.

Dec 28, 2021 | 10:44 AM

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I enjoy a good tool and consider this DeWALT to be one of my better purchases. Has all the features you're looking for.

DCC020IB 20V MAX* CORDED/CORDLESS AIR INFLATOR

Dec 28, 2021 | 11:03 AM

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JMII

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Originally Posted by Corgidog1

Since the C7s do not have a cigarette lighter, where do you plug it into?

Huh?

Dec 28, 2021 | 11:08 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Corgidog1

Since the C7s do not have a cigarette lighter, where do you plug it into?

They may not have a lighter, but they have sockets in two places I know of.

Dec 28, 2021 | 11:11 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve_R

They may not have a lighter, but they have sockets in two places I know of.

Exactly and the one on the console works just fine for plugging in a portable compressor.

Dec 28, 2021 | 11:30 AM

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Dec 28, 2021 | 12:22 PM

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rightrudder

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Originally Posted by JMII

Had I not made one myself I think I might've gone with the Ryobi.

This one (from a Miata) works great for autocross/track days, and for routine top-offs. A 5000 mAh 4-cell lithium pack will fill multiple tires, and 14.8 volts spins the motor just a little faster. I have a smaller pack (2200 mAh) that fits inside the housing too. So nice to avoid hassling with the cord.

Dec 28, 2021 | 12:42 PM

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I just buy the cheapest one on sale usually $10, does the job in all my cars.

Dec 28, 2021 | 05:06 PM

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I have a Hyper Tough that I picked up from Walmart awhile back. It's digital, has a detachable light on it, and connects to the cigarette light port. I think it was around $80. Has served me without issues.

Dec 28, 2021 | 07:56 PM

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fireicyhott

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I highly recommend this tire inflator. Runs off the M12 battery system. I have one and use it all the time. Did you read out very accurate stops automatically. Of course we sell them in my work so I am partial to milwaukee. 5 year warranty on the tool and they back it up. PM me if anyone is interested in special pricing.

https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Produc...-Tools/2475-20

Dec 28, 2021 | 08:20 PM

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dleibman

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Have a small cheap one. Came as a kit with 2 cans of inflator goo.

Dec 28, 2021 | 09:06 PM

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Gearhead Jim

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Quote:

Originally Posted by shakinrock

Anyone have a recommendation on a portable air inflator. I'd like the readout to be digital AND accurate. Also it would be nice to dial in a pressure and have it stop at that point.

For me, equally important that it fits in the rear cubby and leaves a little room for other gear.
Most do, but not all.

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