These portable tire inflators will get you out of a pneumatic jam.
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A portable tire inflator can be a lifesaver: Whether it’s going to help a friend limp their car to a shop to repair a tire or to deal with sudden temperature affecting your own ride, it’s never a bad idea to have a portable tire inflator on hand to help when those troublesome times rear their ugly head.
Our Picks for Top Tire Inflators
- Teromas Tire Inflator $40 AT AMAZON Read More $40 AT AMAZON
- Black +Decker 20V MAX Cordless Tire Inflator $84 AT AMAZON Read More $84 AT AMAZON
- Slime Pro Power Heavy-Duty Tire Inflator $64 AT AMAZON Read More $64 AT AMAZON
- Milwaukee Compact Inflator Kit $189 AT AMAZON Read More $189 AT AMAZON
- Craftsman Lithium-Ion Air Inflator $79 AT AMAZON Read More $79 AT AMAZON
- VacLife Tire Inflator $32 AT AMAZON Read More $32 AT AMAZON
- Slime Power Sport Tire Inflator $36 AT AMAZON Read More $36 AT AMAZON
- Avid Power Tire Inflator $63 AT AMAZON Read More $63 AT AMAZON
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Tire inflators these days come in all shapes and sizes. Some are corded and plug right into your car’s 12v power source; others are cordless and rechargeable. Most are small enough to stow in the spare tire well or glovebox, so you can have them on hand in an emergency. All are easy to use, and can save your bacon in a fix.
With that in mind, check out one of these portable tire inflators.
Teromas Tire Inflator
Amazon Now 13% off $40 AT AMAZON
This portable Teromas tire inflator pumps out an impressive 150 PSI of pressure. The versatile inflator also features both an AC/DC outlet that can plug into your car’s cigarette lighter or a normal wall outlet.
Black +Decker 20V MAX Cordless Tire Inflator
Amazon Now 49% off $84 AT AMAZON
This Black and Decker tire inflator checks all the boxes for those looking for a portable unit: digital pressure gauge, rechargeable battery, and lots of attachments for other projects around the house.
Slime Pro Power Heavy-Duty Tire Inflator
Amazon Now 28% off $64 AT AMAZON
One of the leading names in emergency tire repair, this Slime tire inflator is powered by your vehicle’s cigarette lighter, so you shouldn’t have any worries about not having enough juice to inflate some low tires.
Milwaukee Compact Inflator Kit
Amazon Now 24% off $189 AT AMAZON
What might be the Cadillac of portable inflators, this M12 Milwaukee unit is a good gift for those already invested in the M12 Milwaukee battery system.
Craftsman Lithium-Ion Air Inflator
Amazon Now 11% off $79 AT AMAZON
This Craftsman tire inflator is powered by a standard wall outlet, a Craftsman 20v battery or a 12-volt power source, which makes it extremely versatile. It also has a handy preset that automatically stops inflating when it hits your set pressure.
VacLife Tire Inflator
Amazon Now 29% off $32 AT AMAZON
This VacLife tire inflator is perfect for your car. Powered by a 12V plug, the inflator features an auto-shut off feature so all you need to do is press start and the inflator does the rest.
Slime Power Sport Tire Inflator
Amazon Now 28% off $36 AT AMAZON
This Slime tire inflator might not be as robust as the other in this list, but it is more affordable. If you’re shopping on a tight budget, this might be the tire inflator for you.
Avid Power Tire Inflator
Amazon Now 30% off $63 AT AMAZON
A battery-operated tire inflator is much more portable than the ubiquitous cigarette-lighter-powered inflators. This Avid Power inflator might not be a name brand, but it is on the more affordable end of the spectrum.
From: Autoweek
Jon Langston Senior Commerce Editor The Senior Commerce Editor for Hearst Autos, Jon Langston is an avid motorcyclist and gear collector whose work has appeared in Men’s Journal, The Drive, Rider, Iron & Air, Cycle World, and more. Wesley Wren Wesley Wren has spent his entire life around cars, whether it’s dressing up as his father’s 1954 Ford for Halloween as a child, repairing cars in college or collecting frustrating pieces of history—and most things in between.
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