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DemSigns

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12. Use a bike pump with gauge

Reply to raccoon (Original post)

Fri Oct 31, 2025, 01:50 PM

Oct 31

A bike pump with gauge makes it really easy to top off tires and zero in on the same pressure for each tire. It doesn't take long just to top off tires especially since you don't have check the pressure after you are done pumping since you can see it right on the gauge. You also get some exercise, nothing to plug in, and it is is quieter than any compressor.

A bike pump with a wide diameter barrel works great.

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I'm thinking of getting a portable tire inflator. [View all] raccoon Oct 31 OP

Do it. intrepidity Oct 31 #1

I have one Raven123 Oct 31 #2

Yes. It's also a back up phone charger underpants Oct 31 #3

There is 1 in my car at all times, kozar Oct 31 #4

I bought one on sale a few years ago HappyH Oct 31 #5

i paid ninety dollars for an inflator-jumper unit. John1956PA Oct 31 #6

I have one and it works but repair tire off-the-clock Oct 31 #7

I keep one in my car. Preset the psi my tires require, so it automatically shuts off. sinkingfeeling Oct 31 #8

I've had one for several years. They can have batteries or plug into the car, or both. patphil Oct 31 #9

One suggestion, gab13by13 Oct 31 #10

You can get a jump pack that also has an inflator plus can be used as a power bank. bullimiami Oct 31 #11

Use a bike pump with gauge DemSigns Oct 31 #12

We got one a few weeks ago. It works great. Getting those tire air low messages always freaks me out. beaglelover Oct 31 #13

Maybe beyond your specs, but usonian Oct 31 #14

I have had one in my car ever since I have owned a car. OldBaldy1701E Nov 3 #15