I'm looking at several options for tire deflators, including the simple brass tire deflator kit that comes in probably 5 or 6 brand names, or a Rugged Ridge deflator/inflator with a nice guage. I'm looking for one that will quickly and accurately get me down to 15 or 20lbs, depending on what I'm doing.

The brass kit looks like it would be very quick. Not sure about accuracy.

It also has to be cost effective. I've seen the brass kit for 20 bucks. I don't like the ARB because it is expensive and it appears, if I'm correct, you have to take the valve stem center out. That's too complicated, and I'd worry about damaging or losing it.

The Teraflex deflators are neat because they screw together into one piece when not using them. They are also only 16 bucks and you can use your tire guage right on them without taking them off to check. Anyone like that one?

Just knocking another item off the list for Moab! I picked up a Viair compressor, so I've got that end covered.

Thanks!

 

Check out the Staun tire deflators

 

Those look great, but I can't do $80. The Aussies know a thing or two about off-roading, for sure.

 

If your Vair is like mine you can just use the hose that came with it to deflate but you might need separate tire gauge Im not sure if it has a check valve.

 

I'll take a close look at it. I'm thinking though that I want to deflate quickly and not pull the compressor out. Afterward, when airing up, time won't be as big a deal.

 

I know a couple guys that use Stauns (or clones) and they are the fastest Ive seen but they are pricey. I've been eyeballing a set.

 

The TF ones work just fine. It's what I use. I don't get the point in spending so much on something that does the exact same thing for $16. I've seen arguments that one can "walk away" without having to keep an eye on them to get to the pressure you want. My thoughts are so what? TF ones only takes a few minutes and I spent $60+ less then they have. Just buy the cheaper ones. And with the TF ones you don't have to remove the stem. That's my 2 cents.

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I have the ARB one that pulls the stem. Impossible to lose the stem as you screw on the connector then remove stem so it is trapped inside the tool. I can air all my tires from 30 to 12 psi and someone else's jeep the same before my brother staun type deflates his tires.

 

Is there any chance of damaging the stem or stripping the threads on them with the ARB?

 

Is it true you can put the tire guage right on these without taking them off?