Tire Inflator….may be over kill but works great.

[oisiaa]

Why are you guys buying compressors with air tanks for filling tires? It makes no sense!

My 120V compressor fits neatly in the little side compartment that you have your air hose in and fills tires a lot faster. An air tank is very sub-optimal because it forces the compressor to work at the pressure the air tank is at instead of the actual pressure in the tires as you fill them. You will fill much faster and with less heating of the compressor and less battery drain if you eliminate the pressure tank (the tire is basically a big pressure tank). It will also consume less space and weight less without the undesireable air tank.

This will fill all four of Cybertruck's All-Terrain tires simultaneously from 30 psi to 50 psi in four minutes total when used with an air hose designed to connect to all four tires simultaneously:

Plus, it's very quiet and solid running. You can turn it to 50% speed to fill one tire and it's even quieter. I've used it many times and it appears to be a solid little compressor.

Why pressurize more air than you actually need? If you need a tank to run a higher powered pneumatic air tool, you can always plumb a tank inline with this little compressor.

It is not running at tank pressure. I keep the tank pressurized and the initial inrush quickly fills the tire until equalized at which point the compressor is running at tire pressure. Your pump looks good too, but is much more expensive. I also use a 4-tire manifold hose setup.

The compressor is only running at tank pressure for like 10-15 seconds until the tank is equalized with the tire.

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[nevetsyad]

I was replying to someone saying you can't drive if all tires have low PSI. I said I suspected it was because off-road mode would be used in those scenarios. Are you meaning to reply to the other person? I never mentioned PSI.

False.

I driven thousands of miles with less than 40 psi in all the tires, mostly in the off-road modes, but also in normal street driving modes. Never noticed it limiting speed either. Did you just make that up?

You can drive without your seatbelt on too.

 

[HaulingAss]

It is not running at tank pressure. I keep the tank pressurized and the initial inrush quickly fills the tire until equalized at which point the compressor is running at tire pressure. Your pump looks good too, but is much more expensive. I also use a 4-tire manifold hose setup.

The compressor is only running at tank pressure for like 10-15 seconds until the tank is equalized with the tire.

If there is an initial inrush of air, that implies you ran the compressor before filling the tires. It also implies the compressor worked harder than it needed to in order to pressurize the tank above tire pressure.

A tank is a net negative in all respects (compressor lifespan, energy used, time spent compressing air, unit weight, unit size) when using a compressor to fill tires. There is really no advantage, only disadvantages.

How long does it take you to fill four Cybertruck AT tires from 30 psi to 50 psi? If you are willing to order the compressor from China (same place yours is probably made) from a Chinese retailer, I think you can get it for about $125 or so. I bought mine on Amazon with free shipping for $189. That's not particularly expensive for such an important piece of gear.

 

[HaulingAss]

I was replying to someone saying you can't drive if all tires have low PSI. I said I suspected it was because off-road mode would be used in those scenarios. Are you meaning to reply to the other person? I never mentioned PSI.

It doesn't matter if you're in Off-Road Mode or On-Road Mode, you can drive with tires at any pressure in any mode.

 

[oisiaa]

If there is an initial inrush of air, that implies you ran the compressor before filling the tires. It also implies the compressor worked harder than it needed to in order to pressurize the tank above tire pressure.

A tank is a net negative in all respects (compressor lifespan, energy used, time spent compressing air, unit weight, unit size) when using a compressor to fill tires. There is really no advantage, only disadvantages.

How long does it take you to fill four Cybertruck AT tires from 30 psi to 50 psi? If you are willing to order the compressor from China (same place yours is probably made) from a Chinese retailer, I think you can get it for about $125 or so. I bought mine on Amazon with free shipping for $189. That's not particularly expensive for such an important piece of gear.

You're making silly points just to be "right". I prefer my $50 compressor that can gain 10 psi in one minute by using the tank.

If I'm not using my four tire manifold to air up all four at once, the compressor can run continuously during the time it takes me to move from one tire to the next so I'm making progress even when the hose isn't connected to the tire.

To each their own. Like I said, I do like your compressor, but mine is 1/4 the cost.

 

[HaulingAss]

On a motorcycle ? How did you carry a compressor and plug it in on a motorcycle?

This is the compressor I use on my motorcycle when I travel around the American West. It has filled tires after plugging many times. It's always my rear tire (180/55/17) that picks up a screw or nail (because it's the one my right wrist is connected to):

Spice jar for size comparison. This is a cheap 12V auto tire inflator stripped of it's bulky plastic case. As I recall, it was only $13 back in the day. The air hose and 12V cord is wrapped around the motor. I usually put it inside a partial roll of duct tape (emergency supplies) and store it under my motorcycle seat. I plug the 12V plug into the same outlet I plug my heated jacket into. You will notice it's a heavier duty style 12V plug compared to a regular cigarette lighter outlet. That cylinder does get hot in the 5 minutes or so it takes to inflate, and there is an open gear spinning, but I wear my riding gloves to prevent burns and take care to not let hair or clothing get caught in the spinning gears. Works a treat, even on larger rear tires, and hardly weighs anything. Heat is radiated more effectively than when it had it's plastic enclosure and I can easily lubricate the gears and piston/rod assembly periodically (as well as keep an eye out for any developing problems).

There is no on/off switch, it starts running as soon as I plug it in. Sometimes simple is better.

 

[HaulingAss]

You're making silly points just to be "right". I prefer my $50 compressor that can gain 10 psi in one minute by using the tank.

If I'm not using my four tire manifold to air up all four at once, the compressor can run continuously during the time it takes me to move from one tire to the next so I'm making progress even when the hose isn't connected to the tire.

To each their own. Like I said, I do like your compressor, but mine is 1/4 the cost.

I'm glad you like your compressor!

I'm just sharing info that some people don't know. Having a tank on an emergency inflator is sub-optimal on many levels.

 

[btcrealm]

This thread has tire inflation options many of us have used.
https://www.cybertruckownersclub.co...g-for-air-compressor-ideas.30475/#post-539805

 

[Jack27]

This is the compressor I use on my motorcycle when I travel around the American West. It has filled tires after plugging many times. It's always my rear tire (180/55/17) that picks up a screw or nail (because it's the one my right wrist is connected to):

Spice jar for size comparison. This is a cheap 12V auto tire inflator stripped of it's bulky plastic case. As I recall, it was only $13 back in the day. The air hose and 12V cord is wrapped around the motor. I usually put it inside a partial roll of duct tape (emergency supplies) and store it under my motorcycle seat. I plug the 12V plug into the same outlet I plug my heated jacket into. You will notice it's a heavier duty style 12V plug compared to a regular cigarette lighter outlet. That cylinder does get hot in the 5 minutes or so it takes to inflate, and there is an open gear spinning, but I wear my riding gloves to prevent burns and take care to not let hair or clothing get caught in the spinning gears. Works a treat, even on larger rear tires, and hardly weighs anything. Heat is radiated more effectively than when it had it's plastic enclosure and I can easily lubricate the gears and piston/rod assembly periodically (as well as keep an eye out for any developing problems).

There is no on/off switch, it starts running as soon as I plug it in. Sometimes simple is better.

Interesting. Looks like good little set up. I’ve never carried anything for my bikes either. But I live in the city so the furthest I ever go is down PCH to Neptune’s Net or the canyon Or the track
My other bikes were all customs so no room on a rock hard seat with no padding to look cool ?, I recently met a buddy in Pittsburgh and we all rode from there to NY. But on Baggers . So comfortable and with a radio. Never been in a rain storm that insane in my life! Couldn’t see a foot in front of you ! I was so sure I was going to hit the guy in front my Ahole was puckered up ?

 

[LDRHAWKE]

OR………..for you cheap guys. Find a Shell station…….?

 

[mobilchuckje]

Did you know if all the tires get much below 45 psi the Cybertruck won’t let it be put in drive. Low pressure on the tires show up on the screen and remains there until you inflate the tires back to 50 psi. When trying to inflate them with a little hand held inflator I lost tire pressure and the car locked me out from being put in drive.

That's simply not true. I go off-pavement a lot, and I air down to 35psi about half the time.

 

[CTSoFL]

Other setups here are great.

I run this on CT and have been very pleased.

 

[Cactusrick]

Did you know if all the tires get much below 45 psi the Cybertruck won’t let it be put in drive. Low pressure on the tires show up on the screen and remains there until you inflate the tires back to 50 psi. When trying to inflate them with a little hand held inflator I lost tire pressure and the car locked me out from being put in drive.

BS

 

[Balthezor]

i wasn’t having a lot of luck with my little hand held battery operated tire inflator. Took for ever. This may be over kill but it works great and not that expensive. The 120 volt air compressor was only $112 and 50’ of hose and hand held inflator another $30. Compressor is quite. Fits neatly into the trunk. If the stainless starts to rust I can always spray paint the Cybertruck.?

The stainless steel will rust because of the inflator??? I don't get the last sentence of this post.

 

[LDRHAWKE]

The stainless steel will rust because of the inflator??? I don't get the last sentence of this post.

IT IS A JOKE…..

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