Recommend me a tyre inflator...

[crazy about cars]

So I've confirmed today that my trusty Michelin digital tyre inflator is reporting the wrong pressure. This has sadly caused some uneven wear to the tyres of the family car. A bit gutted as it's only < 2 years old.

Anyway, I'm shopping around for a new replacement. It has to be digital and also a rather powerful one to be able to handle SUV tyres and also most importantly reliable.

Currently I am looking at the Ring RAC630 on ebay which looks like a good choice (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ring-RAC630-Compressor-12v-Car-Tyre-Tire-Inflator-Pump-RAC600-Replacement-/231143078781?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item35d1337b7d). I've been into Halfords and decent ones are >£40!

Any advise greatly appreciated thanks!

Edit: my old one looks like this (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Michelin-12v-High-Power-Car-Tyre-Inflator-Air-Compressor-Pump-Digital-Gauge-Bike-/360849117670?pt=UK_Air_Tools_and_Compressors&hash=item54044891e6) but without the pop out digital tyre pressure reader. I am also keen on this new model but not too sure after current experience.

[Willy Nilly]

http://www.sipuk.co.uk/diesel-driven-industrial-ai...

Should be enough for your ruffty tuffty SUV tyres.

[crazy about cars]

Willy Nilly said:

http://www.sipuk.co.uk/diesel-driven-industrial-ai...

Should be enough for your ruffty tuffty SUV tyres.

I think that's a bit out of budget

[jdcampbell]

I've a Ring RAC600 and its great.

The ring products used to consistently win Auto Express product tests, so although they are cheap and cheerful I think they are a good bet.

I used to own a company that sold them mail order and we had very few returns. In fact I can only think of a single failure that wasn't just a blown fuse.

[littleredrooster]

If the compressor bit is still working OK, why not just buy a proper tyre pressure gauge? Check pressure, connect pump, add correct number of missing psi's.

Too easy?

[crazy about cars]

jdcampbell said:

I've a Ring RAC600 and its great.

The ring products used to consistently win Auto Express product tests, so although they are cheap and cheerful I think they are a good bet.

I used to own a company that sold them mail order and we had very few returns. In fact I can only think of a single failure that wasn't just a blown fuse.

Thanks - that's what I'm thinking of going for Found great deal on eBay with free LED torch.

[crazy about cars]

Personally I cannot be 100% sure that it's just the pressure gauge that's knackered. I'm just being cautious as the last family trip was a bit hairy due to under inflated tyres (I check tyre pressures every weekend and before a big trip) and for the sake of around 20-30 quid I would think replacing with new one would be best decision.

littleredrooster said:

If the compressor bit is still working OK, why not just buy a proper tyre pressure gauge? Check pressure, connect pump, add correct number of missing psi's.

Too easy?

[JimmyTheHand]

I found one of these very good and quite easily handled tyrs on my SUV - not too struck on digital, generally give the impression of accuracy but aren't any better

[crazy about cars]

JimmyTheHand said:

I found one of these very good and quite easily handled tyrs on my SUV - not too struck on digital, generally give the impression of accuracy but aren't any better

Thanks for the heads up. The reason I preferred is because it's easier/faster to read in those cold, dark and wet wintry nights. I might this one as a backup.

[Council Scum]

My Ring RAC died after 5 years of frequent use, it won't stop me buying another though.

[Ledaig]

I've been an earlier version of this for about a year - does the job on the Jeep as well as the wifes Mazda 3...

linky

[kambites]

Get a separate gauge. I'm not sure why but the built-in ones always seem prone to going out of calibration in my experience. I've got one of these, and it seems surprisingly good:

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/...

Edited by kambites on Sunday 9th February 19:35

[cptsideways]

T-Max = job done, proper bit of kit & available for about £50-60

[richs2891]

As above either a Tmax or one of these warrior ones
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WARRIOR-PORTABLE-12V-90-...

[cptsideways]

Ledaig said:

I've been an earlier version of this for about a year - does the job on the Jeep as well as the wifes Mazda 3...

linky

My wife has one & I think its junk! stupid plastic flap for the cable, awful design.

[crazy about cars]

Ledaig said:

I've been an earlier version of this for about a year - does the job on the Jeep as well as the wifes Mazda 3...

linky

I think this is the same one I have (without the pop out tyre pressure gauge). Somehow mine is reading around 8PSI higher. Doesn't seem much but over a prolonged period does cause concern as I had been inflating below minimum recommend.

Edited by crazy about cars on Sunday 9th February 19:46

[crazy about cars]

cptsideways said:

T-Max = job done, proper bit of kit & available for about £50-60

Apologies if this is a silly question but any links to this T-max?

[cptsideways]

crazy about cars said:

cptsideways said:

T-Max = job done, proper bit of kit & available for about £50-60

Apologies if this is a silly question but any links to this T-max?

http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-RX1668BM

[crazy about cars]

cptsideways said:

http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-RX1668BM

Cheers matey That looks like a solid piece of kit!

[Balmoral]

I came to the conclusion that you can't buy a good quality new pump, they aren't made. £20 for some garbage that cost just a few pence to make seems to be the standard.

So I spent £45 on something 50+ years old.