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| Mini Landie Member Since: 23 Sep 2015 Location: Basingstoke Massiff Posts: 159   
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I’m on the lookout for a new tyre inflator as my old Michelin one has recently failed me; gasping and rattling.
What are people’s thoughts on the Michelin 4x4 superfast inflator? Link. I’d love an air compressor but that will have to be later down the road. 2003 90 TD5 Hardtop |
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24th Jun 2023 2:44pm |
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| Danny Fireblade Member Since: 16 Mar 2018 Location: Hampshire Posts: 319 
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I use this one, cant complain as its done all that I need it to so far.
https://shop.ringautomotive.com/rtc1000-ra...gIZuvD_BwE |
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24th Jun 2023 3:41pm |
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| Mini Landie Member Since: 23 Sep 2015 Location: Basingstoke Massiff Posts: 159
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Done well on reviews, that one. Dead curious about the Michelin one, though.
It is indeed to keep in the vehicle. I did a sandy green lane yesterday and figured I'd do the 'proper' thing and let some air out of the tyres. Come to do them back up again and the inflator, well, sounded like a 5-packs-a-day smoker. So now I have one tyre at 35psi, one at 22psi and two on the other side at 15psi.  2003 90 TD5 Hardtop |
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24th Jun 2023 4:56pm |
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| Screbble Member Since: 26 Apr 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2081 
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In my experience the Michelin super fast 4x4 compressor is not good. It’s a shame given the brand. I had no less than 3 from Halfords. All failed. Halfords were great but ultimately I didn’t want a fourth. Got a T-Max and never looked back 👍 |
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24th Jun 2023 7:27pm |
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| Mini Landie Member Since: 23 Sep 2015 Location: Basingstoke Massiff Posts: 159
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Intriguing... looking like a decent one, that T-Max. It's in the running! 2003 90 TD5 Hardtop
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24th Jun 2023 8:14pm |
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| Outlaw1 Member Since: 11 Aug 2016 Location: east sussex Posts: 268  
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+1 for Tmax
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25th Jun 2023 6:43am |
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| TexasRover Member Since: 24 Nov 2022 Location: Paris Posts: 1041  
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I lived in the Middle East and did a fair bit of Desert driving (unavoidable really). For desert driving you need to deflate your tires and thus most off road vehicles carry a 12v compressor onboard, either permanently fitted or portable.
Obviously maybe not that mission critical in European roads, but then why buy rubbish, which is just a waste of money. None of the Halfort type 'consumer compressor' will do the job. They overheat and wear out quickly, they are really only for very very occasional bicycle use, a hand pump is more useful. Most people where I lived in the Middle East would go for ARB, which are obviously more expensive but will last a lifetime. Most models are lower pressure higher volume type which makes them much quicker. They also have a pressure switch so they cut out between tire fills. You can get a nice ARB portable compressor at Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/ARB-CKMP12-Perfor...1&th=1 |
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25th Jun 2023 7:26am |
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| Bluest Member Since: 23 Apr 2016 Location: Lancashire Posts: 4206 
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No comment or experience on the products quality, but worth knowing that Michelin run a brand licensing scheme that allows other companies to sell products under the Michelin banner, this is one of those. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
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25th Jun 2023 8:31am |
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| Mini Landie Member Since: 23 Sep 2015 Location: Basingstoke Massiff Posts: 159
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An ARB is the ultimate goal but it just isn't in the budget right now; especially because I will rarely have a need for it. The Michelin that's just given up on me has had many uses over the years but I think I over-worked it this time. I'm thinking of taking it apart to try and see exactly what's happened in there. That T-Max is a high contender right now though. A bit more money than I've planned on spending but not really a great deal more. 2003 90 TD5 Hardtop |
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25th Jun 2023 9:05am |
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| Lodelaner Member Since: 04 Feb 2010 Location: Lambourn Posts: 631 
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I'd give the Ring RAC900 consideration at £80. I've had one for over 10 years for airing up/down and I like it because it has a long power cord and 7m air line you can reach all the tyres, its much quicker to inflate because it connects to the battery rather than being limited by the amps through the cig lighter and the air connector screws onto the end of the tyres valve so you don't have to be at tyre level whilst inflating. Its also quiet.
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26th Jun 2023 9:19am |
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| piechipsandpeas Member Since: 12 May 2021 Location: Albany, Western Australia Posts: 208  
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Another shout for the ARB ones, lots of guys run them over here. They are not cheap but they are well built quality units and very reliable. Had mine 6 years and no issues at all with it. They are fully serviceable with spare parts available if anything should go awry.
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26th Jun 2023 10:31am |
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| steveww Member Since: 05 Jan 2022 Location: Uppingham Posts: 566 
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That ARB units costs about the same as my workshop compressor.
I use a Makita unit to carry with me. I already have other Makita 18V tools so battery and charger not an issue. Being cordless it's much easier to use with out cables and air lines to get tangled. It's a bit slow but it can do all 4 tyres from 15psi - 36psi no problem. https://www.makitauk.com/product/dmp180.html |
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26th Jun 2023 11:16am |
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| mwestcrew Member Since: 09 Dec 2019 Location: South Warwickshire Posts: 247 
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+1 for the Ring RAC 900.
Mine is excellent. Screws on to the valve, has a deflation system, comes in a carry bag, long cable and springy hose. Was a bargain price too. 2011 130 Utility Body 2005 110 Van |
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26th Jun 2023 9:35pm |
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| boxoftricks Member Since: 06 Feb 2019 Location: Home Counties Posts: 747 
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I'd be tempted to pop down the local scrap yard and see if they have one from a Merc or Audi. Most modern cars have these rather than a spare. Most are never used and should do the job.
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27th Jun 2023 6:40am |
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