12 Volt Air Compressor

Bob Hess · #1 (**permalink**) 03-08-2013, 08:57 AM

I have no spare tire or jack in my car and am concerned that having a flat on the road could cause quite a headache and ruin a nice ride. Any suggestions about how to remedy this problem? I know there are some 12 volt air compressors on the market to blow up tires. Does anyone have any recommendations? What about the "Slime" or other products to seal a hole in the tires? I'd like something that is light, convenient and of relatively good quality that could be stored in the trunk and be reliable. Any suggestions or alternatives?

bobcowan · #2 (**permalink**) 03-08-2013, 09:23 AM

I carry a tire plug kit that I bought from a motorcycle parts company. It includes glue, plugs, and an installation tool.

The compressor is a Campbell-Hausfield that I bought from Wal Mart for a few bux. Then I took it apart and threw away anything that didn't look like an air compressor.

The whole kit fits in a zip lock bag that you can stash in any small corner or crevice. Between the roadster and the Harley, I'v been carrying that kit around for more than 10 years. I use the compressor now and again. But I'v never used the plug kit.

Turbonut48 · #3 (**permalink**) 03-08-2013, 09:39 AM

I like the idea of a stripped down air compressor. I may get one.
I carry a large can of Fix a Flat. None of the newer stuff contains a flammable propellant.

The Nut

In todays paper our Menards Hardware store has a small one on sale, only $7.99.
WooHoo

Don · #4 (**permalink**) 03-08-2013, 12:25 PM

Use the search term: 12 Volt Air Compressors

A thread on the topic, which includes 12 Volt Air Compressors

Aluminum air tank at Harbour Frieght

bingo2 · #5 (**permalink**) 03-08-2013, 12:42 PM

I carry this Tire Mobility Kit for Cars - Stop & Go International Inc Store, a small scissor jack and a AAA card.

Turbonut48 · #6 (**permalink**) 03-13-2013, 12:00 PM

I bought the pump that was on sale. Its really small. Probably would take about 20 minutes to fill one of my 17 inchers.

The Nut

601HP · #7 (**permalink**) 03-13-2013, 07:09 PM

Look at the Master Flow MF 1050 that Pep Boys sells. Priced right. Small. The inflation spec is good.

http://www.pepboys.com/product/detai...343/?quantity=

I've owned the same unit for 3 years. Keep a tire plug kit with it. You'll have spent maybe $70.00 and gained peace of mind.

David

Barnsnake · #8 (**permalink**) 03-13-2013, 09:39 PM

The tire "Slime" is a great product, but it's for off-road low-speed equipment. You would have terrible imbalance problems in any high speed application.