Tire Inflator I’m using

[Thatch]

Anbull 110V to 12V Converter,with... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0828GPDS4

Use this with my 12V VIAIR Compressor…seems to work well

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[cybercoffee]

That Ryobi is in the same class of inflator as the DeWalt 20V Max. Either would work well as an emergency inflator for a puncture, not for filling all four tires after airing down. The DeWalt is probably a little better.

The Milwaulkee 18V inflator fills tires about 3 times as quickly and is the minimum I would recommend for airing all 4 tires back up.

I'm going to try out this cheap 120V inflator ( Amazon.com: Markwort Volcano 120 Volt Air Erupt Inflator : Automotive) and the MORRflate quad hose with pressure gauge (link in one of my earlier posts above). Will report back how it works in a month or so. If I don't like it, I'll find another use for it. I was attracted to its relatively light 5.5 lbs and compact form factor. It's also supposed to be relatively quiet.

Does the Milwaukee have a 120v adapter option or are you limited to using m18 batteries?

 

[MyFirstElectricTesla]

Is this one any good? Just a few hours more to get this deal.

 

[pricedm]

Powered by battery or car 12v power. Sort-of ok quick connect/disconnect (does not work well with Model Y wheel covers).

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-18V-Cordless-Portable-Inflator-Tool-Only-R87044/313257505

Pick your favorite battery-tool system.

 

[HaulingAss]

Does the Milwaukee have a 120v adapter option or are you limited to using m18 batteries?

I probably would have got the 18V Milwaukee if it had dual power.

 

[Crissa]

This is the one I am looking to purchase for my future Cybertruck. It was also recommended by someone on this forum. Seems to have great reviews and I am a fan of Ryobi products.

I have the DeWalt version.

The advantage to it is that it's cheaper to buy four of these than those liquid air containers.

-Crissa

 

[CyberGus]

Couldn't I just use a tank of vinegar and baking soda?

 

[anionic1]

When you want to enter the big league for tire inflating check out the Viair stuff.

 

[mbeltran]

FWIW, if you want to use existing high current 12v on the CT use the trailer hitch electrical. No converters required.

Simply adapt a lights and brakes connector in place of battery alligator clips or cigarette light plug. Cheap and clean solution.

https://a.co/d/aj2I6i9 is the 7 pin connector for high current. Not sure if the 4-pin connector can power heavy duty jobs like the VIAIR at 30 amps. The VIAIR 7-pin adapter is $32 compared to the $8 Amazon linked.

 

[HaulingAss]

When you want to enter the big league for tire inflating check out the Viair stuff.

I didn't want to have to take the tow hitch cover off when off-roading (that cover prevents the mud from getting in your hitch receiver and all over your trailer electrical outlets). Plus, the quarter-turn retainers that hold the cover on get caked in mud too. So I'm using this 120V unit. Probably overkill, but with a MorrFlate 4 tire filling hose it will fill all four of Cybertruck's AT tires, simultaneously, from 50 psi to 65 psi in only 3 minutes and it just plugs into the 120V outlet with a heavy duty 3-prong 120V plug. Yes, it's blazing fast. Tesla recommends 65 psi for towing trailers.

It's very quiet and solid sounding but I can't vouch for the reliability of the digital controls as I've only used it once. One of the four head bolts on one of the compressor cylinders had not been fully torqued from the factory. I tightened it before I used it, and all seems well. It doesn't jump around like most inflators, it weights 16.5 lbs. and is rated at 900W (which is why it can move some serious air).

I think it's an impressively engineered compressor, However, I don't think I could jerry-rig it to pump if the electrical controls failed, that seems to be the potential weak link. That said, it costs a fraction of the Viair solutions that are slower and require accessing the trailer's electrical plugs.

 

[mbeltran]

Tesla recommends 65 psi for towing trailers.

I like that one but specs might not support off-road deflation to ~36 psi.
My interim solution is this Harbor Freight special until I decide to go with MF or VIAIR. Works well so far but need to do the 36 psi test.

MCGRAW 3 Gallon 1/3 HP 110 PSI Oil-Free Hot Dog Air Compressor - Item 57572 https://hftools.com/app57572

 

[HaulingAss]

I like that one but specs might not support off-road deflation to ~36 psi.
My interim solution is this Harbor Freight special until I decide to go with MF or VIAIR. Works well so far but need to do the 36 psi test.

MCGRAW 3 Gallon 1/3 HP 110 PSI Oil-Free Hot Dog Air Compressor - Item 57572 https://hftools.com/app57572

That will be about 3 times as slow as the one I linked to.

Why do you think mine not be be suitable for 36 psi deflation/inflation to 50 psi? Don't make such silly statements. It will pump them up faster than that McGraw unit because it has higher airflow at 36-50 psi. Plus, it doesn't have to pressurize a steel tank first.

 

[mbeltran]

Don't make such silly statements.

Whoa, touchy touchy. Didn’t know you were so vested in that Chinese POS.
It’s not my silly statement, it’s the manufacturer’s.

I might be misreading that, but I’ve seen many reviews where these cheapies can’t bring up a truck tire. The MFr’s point out the issues with those little jobbies. Also, MF has been specially modified to handle the 4 tire inflation use case with enhanced heat management for a reason.

My experience is that you’ll get a couple solid uses out of that unit. The McGraw is crap, but it inflated my tire from 40 psi to 50 psi in under a minute. That’s my use case. 50 to 65 took about the same. Tank takes a couple minutes to fill, but it’s a crappy $59 garage unit. Never meant for this.

BTW, the CT air compressor for height adjustment also has a tank. Hmm, I wonder why?. Tankless means smaller, not better, unless space is your primary concern.

 

[oisiaa]

That will be about 3 times as slow as the one I linked to.

Why do you think mine not be be suitable for 36 psi deflation/inflation to 50 psi? Don't make such silly statements. It will pump them up faster than that McGraw unit because it has higher airflow at 36-50 psi. Plus, it doesn't have to pressurize a steel tank first.

I'd just leave the tank pressurized to 110psi. It should hold that pressure for months to years. You might not even need to plug it in to gain 10psi on a low tire.

 

[Thatch]

bought a 120V=>12V converter to use with my VIAR...works great with the bed outlets.

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