What 12V tyre inflator do use?

DB118D · 03-15-2022, 06:59 AM

As is the case with many new cars these days, my Model 3 comes with no spare, tool kit, inflator or slime.

It caught me out last week when a screw in the NSF tyre left me stranded at home, but the leaseco arranged ATS to attend ASAP and sort it out.

I'm now after recommendations for a 12V inflator that I can leave in the boot to manage slow punctures and at least get me to the local tyre place instead of sitting around waiting.

Any thoughts?

saltyamigo · 03-15-2022, 07:19 AM

https://shop.ringautomotive.com/rac6...or-12v-dc.html

This is the one I use, it's 6 years old now and lasted fine. Just set it to the pressure you want and it stops automatically. Also has a built in light and warning strobe.

MY340i · 03-15-2022, 07:40 AM

https://www.amazon.co.uk/AstroAI-Inf...dp/B07QR4Q42L/

SkyJawa · 03-15-2022, 08:30 AM

https://www.vonhaus.com/vh_en/12v-ty...hoCg-gQAvD_BwE

Wolverine · 03-15-2022, 08:53 AM

This one is the one I went for after much deliberation

https://www.ringautomotive.com/en/product/RTC1000

It's very good.

SantaEugence · 03-15-2022, 09:15 AM

Get a cordless one

DB118D · 03-15-2022, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by SantaEugence

Get a cordless one

That had crossed my mind, however the minimal use it will get would introduce a worry about is the battery charged and able to be used in an emergency

Kendo67 · 03-15-2022, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by SantaEugence

Get a cordless one

Purchased an AirHawk Pro (cordless) , fine for the occasional top up / football inflation etc but not much use for inflating a flat tyre without plugging it into the cars 12v outlet , plus the battery is normally flat as it has been lying in the boot for ages , unused.

K

SantaEugence · 03-15-2022, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by DB118D

Quote:

Originally Posted by SantaEugence

Get a cordless one

That had crossed my mind, however the minimal use it will get would introduce a worry about is the battery charged and able to be used in an emergency

Fair point. I seem to use mine a lot, or enough times that the long wire from the cigarette lighter is super annoying! But then I use it for bike tyres too having bought a 12v<>240v adaptor.

Anyway I've got this one https://www.halfords.com/tools/garag...or-538761.html

Had it for years no issues

DaveA · 03-15-2022, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by saltyamigo

https://shop.ringautomotive.com/rac6...or-12v-dc.html

This is the one I use, it's 6 years old now and lasted fine. Just set it to the pressure you want and it stops automatically. Also has a built in light and warning strobe.

I have a version of that one, also, and it has been reliable.. Reckon mine is close to ten years old, now...

Would recommend a good tyre pressure gauge if you want to be spot on, as I found the one in the pump a little off...

DB118D · 03-15-2022, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Wolverine

This one is the one I went for after much deliberation

https://www.ringautomotive.com/en/product/RTC1000

It's very good.

Going to go with this I think. It's getting claimed on expenses because it's a company car, so not fussed about cost (within reason!)

SkyJawa · 03-15-2022, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by DB118D

That had crossed my mind, however the minimal use it will get would introduce a worry about is the battery charged and able to be used in an emergency

The Vonhaus one I linked to has a 12v adapter too....

sahajesh · 03-15-2022, 12:25 PM

SUV owners, get one soon in case some cunt decides to let your tyres down.

Watsey · 03-15-2022, 02:07 PM

https://www.ringautomotive.com/en/product/RAC900

Wills2 · 03-15-2022, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SantaEugence

Fair point. I seem to use mine a lot, or enough times that the long wire from the cigarette lighter is super annoying! But then I use it for bike tyres too having bought a 12v<>240v adaptor.

Anyway I've got this one https://www.halfords.com/tools/garag...or-538761.html

Had it for years no issues

Same here we have one for each car and it's perfect.

Rbrown · 03-15-2022, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DB118D

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolverine

This one is the one I went for after much deliberation

https://www.ringautomotive.com/en/product/RTC1000

It's very good.

Going to go with this I think. It's getting claimed on expenses because it's a company car, so not fussed about cost (within reason!)

That's the one I have. It's good!

robwils · 03-16-2022, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolverine

This one is the one I went for after much deliberation

https://www.ringautomotive.com/en/product/RTC1000

It's very good.

How ironic, I bought that one earlier this week when my Michelin one packed in…

Very good with the cord storage too.

RhysoTDI · 03-16-2022, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by robwils

How ironic, I bought that one earlier this week when my Michelin one packed in…

Very good with the cord storage too.

Mine arrived today!!

Damn forum parting me and my money

DB118D · 03-16-2022, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by RhysoTDI

Quote:

Originally Posted by robwils

How ironic, I bought that one earlier this week when my Michelin one packed in…

Very good with the cord storage too.

Mine arrived today!!

Damn forum parting me and my money

Mine too. Thanks to Bezos

ade555 · 03-17-2022, 04:46 PM

I use this, didn't get chance to use it on my car but come handy on mate car last night, 19" wheels completely flat sorted in 3 min, also recommend getting some puncture repair kit used them few times and never had a problem, one was even on tyre that only done 100 miles from new and lasted 20k

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...e?ie=UTF8&th=1

https://www.amazon.co.uk/TYRE-PUNCTU...ve%2C98&sr=1-9

AlanQS · 03-19-2022, 02:57 PM

Those of you who got the RTC1000; any problems with the plug being too small for the 12v socket?

DB118D · 03-20-2022, 06:52 AM

I need to test mine still

03-15-2022, 06:59 AM	#1
DB118D Lieutenant Colonel 1029 Rep 1,678 Posts Drives: 118d Sport Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0)	What 12V tyre inflator do use? As is the case with many new cars these days, my Model 3 comes with no spare, tool kit, inflator or slime. It caught me out last week when a screw in the NSF tyre left me stranded at home, but the leaseco arranged ATS to attend ASAP and sort it out. I'm now after recommendations for a 12V inflator that I can leave in the boot to manage slow punctures and at least get me to the local tyre place instead of sitting around waiting. Any thoughts?
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saltyamigo Captain 653 Rep 928 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Away iTrader: (0)	https://shop.ringautomotive.com/rac6...or-12v-dc.html This is the one I use, it's 6 years old now and lasted fine. Just set it to the pressure you want and it stops automatically. Also has a built in light and warning strobe.
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Wolverine Lieutenant 491 Rep 428 Posts Drives: F36 420D GC M-Sport Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Gosport iTrader: (0)	This one is the one I went for after much deliberation https://www.ringautomotive.com/en/product/RTC1000 It's very good. __________________ NEW CAR '15' BMW 420D M-Sport Gran Coupe//Sapphire Black SOLD'63' BMW 318D Sport//Jet Black SOLD'59' Honda Civic Type R GT Championship White Edition
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ade555 Second Lieutenant 120 Rep 261 Posts Drives: BMW F36 430D Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Yorkshire iTrader: (0)	I use this, didn't get chance to use it on my car but come handy on mate car last night, 19" wheels completely flat sorted in 3 min, also recommend getting some puncture repair kit used them few times and never had a problem, one was even on tyre that only done 100 miles from new and lasted 20k https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...e?ie=UTF8&th=1 https://www.amazon.co.uk/TYRE-PUNCTU...ve%2C98&sr=1-9
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