Pumping up our tyres

[HarryD]

Hi

How are most of you keeping your tyres at the correct pressure?

Do you drive into a servo?

Do you have a compressor at home?

If you have a compressor is it 12 votls or 240 volts?

I am inclined to get a 240 volt compressor, just thought I would ask.

Cheers
Greg

 

[strykeroz]

Hi Greg
I have pumped up at my local BP, though I also buy coffees there so I'm still a customer in some way. I've got a 240V compressor that I've used most, and a 12V compressor I've bought to take with us on trips.
Sorry that doesn't narrow it down at all...
Geoff

 

[BluestarE3]

I use a 0 volt hand-operated bicycle pump. No electricity required.

 

[T3SL4A]

I have a Ryobi 18volt tyre pump. It’s about the same size as my battery drill and uses the same battery.

 

[corndog]

I pump them up at the servo, but have a 12v compressor in the boot for emergencies.

 

[jgdc]

Hi

How are most of you keeping your tyres at the correct pressure?

Do you drive into a servo?

Do you have a compressor at home?

If you have a compressor is it 12 votls or 240 volts?

I am inclined to get a 240 volt compressor, just thought I would ask.

Cheers
Greg

Hi, I have a 240v compressor but I use it for many other things (air tools, sand blasting etc.). It runs from the solar battery so I don't feel guilty.

If all you wanted to do was keep the tires up then a 12v one would be more than fine. ...or you could even go mega green and do it with a high capacity bike floor pump. I have done this in the past - just not from flat!

 

[Grenadine]

Definitely do it myself. It’s people doe not believe me when I tell them they are 42 PSI cold haha

 

[Moskito]

I bought a manual foot pump from SCA when I noticed pressures dropped from 41 to 38/37 after 3 months of driving.
Looked at 12v plug in and rechargeable options.
Foot pump was $30. Not that hard to use.
Gauge may be a little bit out but I have a digital gauge to double check.
All tyres showing 41 for the past week.
Good exercise as well.

 

[paulp]

I use a 240v compressor. You only need a small one (less than $200). When I built the house I put an air line through to the garage, pool (pool toys) and bike store, so the compressor is in a sound proof room with the pool pump and vacuum system. Nice and quiet in the garage, and activated via the house app on my phone. I only check tyres when the sun gives me solar power. I also use a retractable reel located between the cars. This makes it extremely convenient, and it swings around to my bench for any air tool work.
I dont go to servo’s anymore, and keep a never used 12v tyre repair kit in the frunk.

 

[paulp]

Definitely do it myself. It’s people doe not believe me when I tell them they are 42 PSI cold haha

Yes 42psi for 21’s, its 45psi for 19’s.
If not sure, check the tag inside the drivers door.

 

[Techno-phile]

I use my high pressure bike pump - 10 strokes = 1psi

 

[RareEarth]

Did use a 240V compressor but that is now part of the ash pile that was my workshop (still waiting for the cleanup crew). Will get another when the insurance comes through. Also have a 12V and use servos.
Another question is which pressure reading do you trust, the car's sensors or a good quality gauge (definitely not servo gauges).

 

[Cripps]

Bicycle pump (floor standing model). It’s very effective for keeping tires topped up.

 

[Vostok]

I have my tyres pumped to 50 psi. Ride is a bit firmer and definitely more efficient.

I only have the Tesla tyre repair kit in the boot which has a 12V compressor. It is fine for pumping tyres up - not slow despite what you might read on the net. It's bl**dy noisy though.

 

[Rockford]

3HP Air compressor.

 

[paulp]

Just noticed Makita do a cordless compressor. Hope its as good as their cordless fossil fuel free lawnmower.

 

[machALTcrz]

I picked up a Milwaukie tyre inflator today and gave it a go when I got home. Bloody impressive, and I think it will live in the car when we go on road trips.

$129 from Sydney Tools. It uses a different battery size though, so I ended up spending a bit more to get an appropriate sized battery to use it. Works on normal charger.

 

[shanelord]

I personally use this - no risk of blowing the 12V fuse in the car and battery seems to last forever.
Ryobi One+ 18V Cordless Air Inflator And Deflator - Skin Only

There is also the smaller version that does tyres only:
Ryobi 18V One+ High Pressure Air Inflator - Skin Only

Thanks,
Shane.

 

[meloccom]

Genuine Michelin branded foot pump, needs about 40 pumps per psi and comes with free leg exercises I also bought this digital tyre pressure gauge from a recommendation from someone on TMC but it has no branding on it. The best thing about it is the leak down button so you can pump up to just over your target pressure then use the leak down button to get it exactly right.

 

[paulp]

Genuine Michelin branded foot pump, needs about 40 pumps per psi and comes with free leg exercises I also bought this digital tyre pressure gauge from a recommendation from someone on TMC but it has no branding on it. The best thing about it is the leak down button so you can pump up to just over your target pressure then use the leak down button to get it exactly right.
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My tyre pressure was down 4psi on the weekend, so after 160 pumps (per tyre) I wouldnt be aiming for an extra one just to leak it out