Tyre inflators

[JimM169]

I'm after a tyre inflator to keep in the back of the car in case of emergencies, are the 12v plug in type like this any any good

https://tinyurl.com/v6rvv6

or am I better off going with an old school twin cylinder footpump?

I've got a proper compressor for use at home so it's not going to get used heavily (hopefully never) but if I do need to use it, I'll want one that works and inflate a 16" tyre in less than a week!

[HRL]

Do you have any Ryobi or DeWalt 18v cordless tools?

Think they both sell inflators, I’ve got a Ryobi one that takes the standard 18v cordless batteries. Much quicker than a manual pump and no need for a compressor.

[JimM169]

Do have some 18v tools but not sure it's the way I'd want to go. I really want something I can leave in the boot and forget about until I need it. Not sure how long a battery holds it's charge but no doubt it would be flat when I needed it!

Edited by JimM169 on Wednesday 12th January 15:30

[McAndy]

I'm quite happy with my portable Ring. Got me out of a few pickles, including from flat for long enough to get me to the garage in the next town.

[E-bmw]

12v plug in ones are fine to leave in the boot.

[Order66]

This is very good for leaving in the car:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ring-RAC635-Inflator-Comp...

And while you wouldn't want to leave it a long time without charge (just cos batteries lose charge) - I now use this as my main inflator - it's surprisingly good:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Oasser-Inflator-Compresso...

[cmvtec]

I stole the one from the boot of my missus' Astra before she traded it in. It's not bad compared to my previous one which was some supermarket no-brand type.

[addsvrs]

Order66 said:

This is very good for leaving in the car:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ring-RAC635-Inflator-Comp...

And while you wouldn't want to leave it a long time without charge (just cos batteries lose charge) - I now use this as my main inflator - it's surprisingly good:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Oasser-Inflator-Compresso...

Weirdly I have the exact models as listed above, ring ones kept in both vehicles glove boxs for emergency and the cordless one in the garage. Would recommend both.

[JimM169]

Cheers guys, Ring inflator ordered