Tyre pressure gauge and portable inflator pump / foot pump

arijit72 · 14th September 2018, 11:52

Went through this thread, but I'm more confused with so many names now: COIDO, Michelin, Goodyear, ResQ tech, VIAIR, ROGER...

Initially I was zeroing in on Michelin 12266 - but seems it has 1 year warranty compared to some of the others.

I have a BR-V, and I'm going to go for a long drive soon. Can someone suggest a good, durable, but not-so-pricey (like the VIAIR 90P) tyre inflator please?

arijit72 · 14th September 2018, 12:28

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Originally Posted by arijit72

Went through this thread, but I'm more confused with so many names now: COIDO, Michelin, Goodyear, ResQ tech, VIAIR, ROGER...

Initially I was zeroing in on Michelin 12266 - but seems it has 1 year warranty compared to some of the others.

I have a BR-V, and I'm going to go for a long drive soon. Can someone suggest a good, durable, but not-so-pricey (like the VIAIR 90P) tyre inflator please?

https://www.amazon.in/Bergmann-Typho.../dp/B06XW683G2

This one seems to have pretty good reviews, and is less pricey too. Is it good?

abhinavrm · 17th September 2018, 12:29

Does anyone have a tyre inflator in Pune/Bangalore that I can borrow for a week starting end of September 2018?

Romins · 9th October 2018, 15:24

Decathlon foot pump; Cheap, reliable. With 2years warranty.

Product Details

scorpion_blore · 12th October 2018, 13:56

Just ordered Windek 1902 from Amazon after going though all the reviews. It is now available for 1566 in the Great Indian Sale. IMO this is a good buy at this price point.

sukiwa · 12th October 2018, 14:53

Had a different experience recently.

After routine top-up using portable inflator in morning, I found front left tyre almost flat when I went to drive the car later in the day. I knew that car hasn't moved, so it can't be a puncture, it could be either a mischief by someone or valve leaking air. I connected portable inflator & it showed tyre pressure as 9psi (should have been 32psi). I filled air to 32 psi again & drove off. Observed that tyre pressure for next few days & didn't find any pressure drop.

Learning: It was definitely an operator error on my part. Valve pin would have remained in pressed condition, perhaps I was bit slow while removing, hence that air leak. After using portable inflators for more than 10 years, I wasn't expecting such an operator error

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rdst_1 · 12th October 2018, 15:31

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Originally Posted by sukiwa

Learning: It was definitely an operator error on my part. Valve pin would have remained in pressed condition

I've had this exact issue with one of my tyres, although mine happens when I get air filled at the petrol bunk. The rear right tyre will be always deflated the next day, whenever I get air filled at the bunk and this has happened, without a fault, for last 6-7 times now. I fill it up with my inflator and it stays filled. Now, I have stopped getting air filled at the bunks because of this.

Ironhide · 15th November 2018, 15:59

Picked up theses two products from Amazon:-

ResQTech Micro Tyre Inflator

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The inflator is quite powerful and I have used it regularly to top up the air in my cars as well as the bike. It takes hardly a minute to top up a tyre. Haven't tried 0 to optimum yet for a flat tyre. The small form factor and the fact that it comes with an attachment to connect it on the bike battery makes it great for bikes.

Michelin 12290 Tyre Pressure Gauge with Keyring

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The Digital Tyre Gauge is very accurate and quite handy. The hook provided makes it easy to attach it to one's car/bike keys and that's a great advantage. The LED lights in both the products help in low light/ dark conditions.

Here is a video that reviews both these.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hu_8qySL14I

Cheers !

(Pictures Courtesy : www.amazon.in, video courtesy : Two Wheels Wanderer / www.youtube.com)

Zezé · 30th November 2018, 16:34

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Originally Posted by Ironhide

Picked up theses two products from Amazon:-

ResQTech Micro Tyre Inflator

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The inflator is quite powerful and I have used it regularly to top up the air in my cars as well as the bike. It takes hardly a minute to top up a tyre. Haven't tried 0 to optimum yet for a flat tyre. The small form factor and the fact that it comes with an attachment to connect it on the bike battery makes it great for bikes.

Michelin 12290 Tyre Pressure Gauge with Keyring

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The Digital Tyre Gauge is very accurate and quite handy. The hook provided makes it easy to attach it to one's car/bike keys and that's a great advantage. The LED lights in both the products help in low light/ dark conditions.......

When did you pick up the items? Reason for asking is that both are currently unavailable.

Ironhide · 30th November 2018, 17:03

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Originally Posted by Zezé

When did you pick up the items? Reason for asking is that both are currently unavailable.

During the Diwali sale on Amazon. Got a discount too

. Surprising that it's no longer available.

ankan.m.blr · 17th December 2018, 14:22

My query is not about from where to get it but from where do I get it repaired? I have a Resqtech inflator which I carried around for 2 years in my long drives for emergencies but was never actually used. Today I thought of giving it a try at home but the device did not power up. I called ResQtech customer care and was informed that the fuse needs to get replaced. Can anyone point me where I can I get the fuse replaced in Bangalore (preferably nearby Marathalli / Bellandur areas)?

mithun · 30th December 2018, 15:19

Which one is recommended:

Michelin Tyre Pressure Gauge with Keyring

or

Michelin MN-4203 Digital Tyre Gauge

wildsdi5530 · 16th March 2019, 14:06

Am interested in picking up an inflator to replace my aging Rs. 399/- local inflator. After Going through a lot of reviews I think the ResQtech seems the best. Also confused about the Michelin Heavy duty one. I need a good one as I fix my punctures on my own. Can anyone guide as to the difference between these 2.

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Also any good Hydraulic jack? I own an Alto, City and Mobilio. So a 2 ton should be good.

HappyWheels · 16th March 2019, 17:28

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Originally Posted by wildsdi5530

Am interested in picking up an inflator to replace my aging Rs. 399/- local inflator.
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Also any good Hydraulic jack? I own an Alto, City and Mobilio. So a 2 ton should be good.

I went through a similar situation and got myself the Windek model.

https://www.amazon.in/Windek-RCP_AL1...s%2C291&sr=8-2

I would have suggested you go for this or Resqtek (their support will be better, if you face any issue), but for the price, Windek seems to get your the same result. Resqtek is double that of Windek

As for the jack, why aren't you using the OEM one that came with each car?

wildsdi5530 · 16th March 2019, 19:23

I do use the screw type jack. But I feel the hydraulic one will be faster and easier. Something like this.
https://www.amazon.in/VRINDA-VRP-01-...s%2C423&sr=8-8
My concern with not using a heavy duty one is the heating when filling from a flat. My current one has to be switched off every 10 mins to allow it to cool.

14th September 2018, 11:52	#736
arijit72 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Kolkata Posts: 26 Thanked: 2 Times	Re: Tyre pressure gauge and portable inflator pump / foot pump Went through this thread, but I'm more confused with so many names now: COIDO, Michelin, Goodyear, ResQ tech, VIAIR, ROGER... Initially I was zeroing in on Michelin 12266 - but seems it has 1 year warranty compared to some of the others. I have a BR-V, and I'm going to go for a long drive soon. Can someone suggest a good, durable, but not-so-pricey (like the VIAIR 90P) tyre inflator please?
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17th September 2018, 12:29	#738
abhinavrm BHPian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Pune Posts: 38 Thanked: 44 Times	Re: Tyre pressure gauge and portable inflator pump / foot pump Does anyone have a tyre inflator in Pune/Bangalore that I can borrow for a week starting end of September 2018?
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9th October 2018, 15:24	#739
Romins BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: KA09 Posts: 276 Thanked: 667 Times	Re: Tyre pressure gauge and portable inflator pump / foot pump Decathlon foot pump; Cheap, reliable. With 2years warranty. Product Details
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12th October 2018, 13:56	#740
scorpion_blore BHPian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Bangalore Posts: 258 Thanked: 530 Times	Re: Tyre pressure gauge and portable inflator pump / foot pump Just ordered Windek 1902 from Amazon after going though all the reviews. It is now available for 1566 in the Great Indian Sale. IMO this is a good buy at this price point.
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12th October 2018, 14:53	#741
sukiwa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: pune Posts: 2,397 Thanked: 2,735 Times	Re: Tyre pressure gauge and portable inflator pump / foot pump Had a different experience recently. After routine top-up using portable inflator in morning, I found front left tyre almost flat when I went to drive the car later in the day. I knew that car hasn't moved, so it can't be a puncture, it could be either a mischief by someone or valve leaking air. I connected portable inflator & it showed tyre pressure as 9psi (should have been 32psi). I filled air to 32 psi again & drove off. Observed that tyre pressure for next few days & didn't find any pressure drop. Learning: It was definitely an operator error on my part. Valve pin would have remained in pressed condition, perhaps I was bit slow while removing, hence that air leak. After using portable inflators for more than 10 years, I wasn't expecting such an operator error .
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17th December 2018, 14:22	#746
ankan.m.blr BHPian Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 896 Thanked: 996 Times	Re: Tyre pressure gauge and portable inflator pump / foot pump My query is not about from where to get it but from where do I get it repaired? I have a Resqtech inflator which I carried around for 2 years in my long drives for emergencies but was never actually used. Today I thought of giving it a try at home but the device did not power up. I called ResQtech customer care and was informed that the fuse needs to get replaced. Can anyone point me where I can I get the fuse replaced in Bangalore (preferably nearby Marathalli / Bellandur areas)?
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30th December 2018, 15:19	#747
mithun BANNED Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cochin Posts: 2,195 Thanked: 268 Times	Re: Tyre pressure gauge and portable inflator pump / foot pump Which one is recommended: Michelin Tyre Pressure Gauge with Keyring or Michelin MN-4203 Digital Tyre Gauge
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16th March 2019, 14:06	#748
wildsdi5530 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,464 Thanked: 2,097 Times	Re: Tyre pressure gauge and portable inflator pump / foot pump Am interested in picking up an inflator to replace my aging Rs. 399/- local inflator. After Going through a lot of reviews I think the ResQtech seems the best. Also confused about the Michelin Heavy duty one. I need a good one as I fix my punctures on my own. Can anyone guide as to the difference between these 2. Also any good Hydraulic jack? I own an Alto, City and Mobilio. So a 2 ton should be good.
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16th March 2019, 19:23	#750
wildsdi5530 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,464 Thanked: 2,097 Times	Re: Tyre pressure gauge and portable inflator pump / foot pump I do use the screw type jack. But I feel the hydraulic one will be faster and easier. Something like this. https://www.amazon.in/VRINDA-VRP-01-...s%2C423&sr=8-8 My concern with not using a heavy duty one is the heating when filling from a flat. My current one has to be switched off every 10 mins to allow it to cool.
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