When The Seasons Change, So Does Tire Pressure. This $20 Tool Can Help You In A Pinch.

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Ahh, once again, the seasons are changing. As we transition from summer to fall , you might be swapping those breezy garments out or warming layers or, if youre like me, impulsively shopping for Halloween decorations as the spooky season steadily approaches. But theres another thing you should consider with falling temperatures: your falling tire pressure.

Warmer and cooler temperatures can impact your vehicles tire pressure , causing wheels to deflate and increase the risk of hydroplaning . As a preventative measure, its wise to regularly monitor your tire pressure and inflate it to the manufacturers specifications. But if you dont have the spare quarters to fill your tires with air at your local gas station who does nowadays?  consider keeping a compact tire inflator nearby instead. We found one that reviewers say is as useful for vehicles you use day-to-day and on road trips as it is for bicycles   inflating tires in less than 4 minutes and is actually on sale right now for just $20. After clipping the on-page coupon, the on-sale price drops from $24.99 to $19.99.

This tire inflator weighs less than 1 pound and is capable up to 150 PSI of maximum pressure. It has a 9-foot-long DC power adapter that you can plug directly into your cars cigarette port, plus an LED screen shows you how much pressure is in each tire once inserted. To use it, you just set your targeted PSI and let the machine pump your tire up in around 4 to 6 minutes, meaning you wont spend too much time idle on a dangerously busy highway or stranded elsewhere. 

This would be great to have if you get a slow leak somewhere and are not close to a gas station or tire shop, says one reviewer . I wanted an inflator I could use both for my Jeep and bikes... This inflator is just what I wanted. It works well, but doesnt take much room in the car. 

[I] bought this for my husband so he didnt have to drag out the full-size air compressor to inflate tires, raves another reviewer .  He used it the other day to inflate a flat bike tire and was impressed at how easy it was to use and that it automatically stops at the pressure you set it at. He had to verify the pressure against his expensive tire gauge and the pressure matched exactly!

A bundle of small adapters also lets you attach to other vehicles and items for other needs such as bicycles, golf carts or basketball valves. You can grab this tool for $20 today and keep it in your trunk in case of any on-road emergencies or tucked away in storage for inflating your bike or various sports balls. Read on for some rave reviews of this tire inflator below, and keep scrolling for other tire inflation options.

More promising reviews of the portable tire inflator:

This may be small in size but it works great on so many different items. Bought this for my husband so he didnt have to drag out the full size air compressor to inflate tires. He used it the other day to inflate a flat bike tire and was impressed at how easy it was to use and that it automatically stops at the pressure you set it at. He had to verify the pressure against his expensive tire gauge and the pressure matched exactly! Then he filled a golf cart tire and topped off a low truck tire. This is great for every day but will be nice for traveling. It is now tucked in the glove compartment. We will be purchasing 2 more for our children to put in their cars. Update: we were driving to cruise terminal and our low pressure indicator turned on. We were not near an exit so my husband pulled over and we connected this, filled the tire and were on our way in about 5 minutes!  judy sattanno

 

This little tire inflator has given me peace of mind while on the road. I always panic when the dashboard indicates low tire pressure and I have to scramble to find a gas station with an air pump machine. Some stations dont have them and others dont work even after you put your quarters in. The inflator is superfast with an automatic shutoff so I dont have to stand around and keep an eye on the gauge. I hate it when my old one overinflated and I had to carefully bleed air out to get the right psi. The very large LED display is great for nighttime usage. It doesnt rely on a battery so no worries about keeping it charged up. The three light modes mean I dont need to carry an extra flashlight in the car. Extra nozzles for balls and bikes are included. I am very happy with the functionality of this gadget.  Gwen Moy

 

I am a huge fan of this air compressor and am very glad I bought it! it looks great and has a nice, legible display with multiple different units besides psi. Yes got several dkffeeent hoses and needles so you can inflate or blow up literally anything thatd require an air compressor. It also has a great feature where you can set it to whatever psi you want your tire at and itll automatically cut off once it reaches that psi (it constantly reads the pressure of the tire every few seconds to ensure its not over inflated and to make sure it stops once it reaches your desired pressure) so you dont have to stand there holding it on your tire and checking it every few seconds manually to make sure you fill it to the right pressure; it does everything for you. It takes me about 2-4 minutes to fill my tire from 4psi to 39psi, so it works really quickly as well. And it doesnt slow down after running for a bit; it takes same 2-4 mins on my fourth tire as it did my first when filling all of them up. []  Derek  (This review has been edited for length. Read the full review .)

 

I wanted a compact inflator that would easily fit in a small kit with a tire plug kit , safety lights and some other roadside emergency tools, something I could grab from my truck and put in my saddle bags on one of my bikes and this is PERFECT for that. Small but fast and I mean it inflates REALLY FAST!! You can pre-set or let it go until you feel what youre inflating is full enough, also its able to very easily fit in a small handheld bag with a few other necessities. It plugs into you power port so, no batteries to go bad over time like most and, the neat little carry bag not only fits the compressor & its accessories but you can add more items to it and keep them all together. Even the storage bag is built rugged! Overall its perfect for normal travel needs and doesnt over-heat if you need to do more than one tire like most do. Id definitely recommend this one for your travel emergency kit.  Leo

 

I was looking for a quick tire inflating device to hook up quickly and use for my motorcycles. This device fits the bill. It performs as described. I no longer have to pay high air prices every time I want to top off the air in my tires before a ride.  Spectre Wind

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