Air Compressor Shoot Out - Tire Inflation Comparison
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- Опубликовано: 18 фев 2017
- In this video we are going to put 4 different tire inflators to the test to see how fast they can fill up a 35” tire from 15 psi to 32 psi. Now it’s probably pretty easy to figure out which one will be fastest and which one will be slowest, But I thought it would be interesting to look at the prices of each compressor compared to how much time you are actually saving airing up.
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For the first test we are using a well-used Smittybilt portable tire inflator model number 2781, this inflator sell for around $159
The benefits of this compressor are its portability and ease of use. It comes in its’ only bag for storage and you don’t have to worry about installing and wiring hard wiring it. It just attaches to your battery with some alligator clips, screw it on to your valve stem and flip the switch and it’s ready to go.
Next up is my ARB single piston compressor that I have been using for over a year now. I have it hard mounted and wired under the hood. I love the compact design and reliability I’ve received with the compressor so far. One of the added benefits is you can run your air lockers off this unit as well
Up next is my buddies ARB dual piston compressor, which just like the last one works great to inflate your tires and can run your air lockers, but you can also run some air tool off this compressor and they sell a storage tank you can attach to give you even more air output.
Last up is a home built CO2 tire inflation system. Now you can buy purpose build tire air bottle, but they will run you $400-600. This system cost just over $230 My friend built this system using a 10lb CO2 bottle from a beverage store and some regulators and attachment that you can find online… I’ll leave links in the description if you are interested. He can inflate all 4 of his 37” tires 4 times, and it only cost him about $20 to recharge the CO2 bottle.
We knew this was going to inflate the tire quickly, but we had now idea how fast….
For me, it's the ARB Twin, does a great job with more options, plus I don't have to fill it periodically.
+1 for the Smittybuilt 2781 (5.65cf/m). 2 years and maybe 20 air ups, still working great. Fun fact: don't grab it with bare hands after filling up in the sun on a hot day...
Your only as fast as your buddies. Even if you have the fastest setup, your still going to wait around for everyone else.
I've been debating between getting a 15lb Powertank and ARBs compressor - so this is super helpful. Much appreciated!
It does not come much better with reality checks. Much better than boring lab-tests.
The co2 was impressively fast! Not sure I'd want another errand though when it comes time for a refill. But still cool system he built.
Don't forget the include the ~3 hours a year (1 trip/2 months, 30 minutes round trip) to refill the tank. :)
Something I rarely see mentioned is running the air compressor to a tank, which will give you a couple gallons of volume to work with. Just turn it on a couple minutes before the end of a trail, and then when airing up you'll have a system more comparable in speed to the co2 tank. Not as fast but a heck of a lot faster than just a compressor.
Great video! This is the kind of stuff I sit around and calculate, how long I do this or that over a year. I've been trying to figure out the ratio of how much time I spend working on my Jeeps vs how long I spend video taping the work on my Jeeps.
Hi Brad, thanks for this perfect and timely comparison. I now feel I am finally informed enough to purchase the right option for me. I also appreciate the comment made about only being as fast as your buddies. I settled on your choice as it is a lightweight and permanently installed solution. I might have opted for the dual cylinder for the extra utility but I already purchased a Milwaukee cordless impact driver. I was leaning towards CO2 until I saw your video and read the comments. Great job!
I got the Smittybuilt and it works great filling up 265/70R17's down from 15psi up to 35psi! Paired with JT Brooks PRO tire deflators and your GOOD TO GO!
Exactly what I was looking for! Thanks!
I have the ARB single piston one. I'm happy with it. But, I only have the stock tires right now.
I do have a T-max single piston compressor hardwired in. In between I have an air tank. I use it to run my lockers, in flate my tires, and from time to time run some air powered equipment. Very happy with it!
For those using co2 like my self if you add powertank monster valves to your rims and use the monster air chuck you can air up much faster! Standard valves are a bottle neck!
Time is money! Great video Brad. I need one of these options for the trail. The dual ARB is nice.
Thanks for this. I appreciate you sharing this! About to buy one.
Thanks for all the Info, as always easy to understand and straight to the point !!!
Great video! It was really cool to see the comparison. That CO2 tank was super fast! I gotta look into that!
Another top notch, informative video! Great job!