Question about my airing up needs
05-11-2011, 01:35 PM
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Question about my airing up needs
I just need a reliable compressor to air up after wheeling and a portable will be just fine for me. I can pick up a fairly new (used once) VIAR 300P with bag and accessories from someone for $100 but I need to act fast. Is this a good deal since these are $150 new at the stores or should I just spend $40 less and get a new Harbor Freight or MV50 compressor? I have the 32" Rubi MT's and may go to 33" in the distant future. And I might want to mount it at some point but not necessary.
05-11-2011, 02:01 PM
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I just need a reliable compressor to air up after wheeling and a portable will be just fine for me. I can pick up a fairly new (used once) VIAR 300P with bag and accessories from someone for $100 but I need to act fast. Is this a good deal since these are $150 new at the stores or should I just spend $40 less and get a new Harbor Freight or MV50 compressor? I have the 32" Rubi MT's and may go to 33" in the distant future. And I might want to mount it at some point but not necessary.
05-11-2011, 02:03 PM
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We used a buddy's VIAIR on our last wheeling trip (not sure if it was the same model you're looking at) and it was, hands-down, the best compressor out of any of the rest of the ones people brought along. 
05-11-2011, 02:43 PM
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I have the MV50 compressor and this thing is a champ! I've had it for at least two years now and I run 35" tires and it's still going strong. It does get pretty hot after two tires so I generally let it sit for a few minutes between tire to cool down. I've been thinking about buying another so I can swap between them and air up twice as fast, at $50ish it's hard to beat.
05-11-2011, 02:47 PM
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I have not been able to find bad reviews on the portable VIAIR units and they seems to be well made. thanks for confirming it!
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I just need a reliable compressor to air up after wheeling and a portable will be just fine for me. I can pick up a fairly new (used once) VIAR 300P with bag and accessories from someone for $100 but I need to act fast. Is this a good deal since these are $150 new at the stores or should I just spend $40 less and get a new Harbor Freight or MV50 compressor? I have the 32" Rubi MT's and may go to 33" in the distant future. And I might want to mount it at some point but not necessary.
I have my compressor under the hood....tank under a skid with the evap canister (river raider)... my quick connect just in front of license plate on side of jeep... and my on/off switch and pressure gauge in dash.. the best past is you get to cut holes in your jeep.... that is sooo liberating !!!!
