I I hope this is not in the wrong section if so I am sorry.. I am starting to gather up some off road gear and III was looking for real life experience on portable air compressors... I currently run 33 x 12.5 I don't want to wait for 45 minutes to air up my tires after wheeling so if anyone can give some advise I would be grateful, I did a search but did not come up with much thanks

 

I hear nothing but good reports with this/ so my choice will be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9QbJPhj9Tw

 

I'm using a Viair 88p. Paid 70 shipped for it. Fills up my 35s rather quickly, last time I timed it filled a tire from 15 psi to 30psi in just under 2 minutes. Not too shabby for a little compressor I think. Build quality is top notch on it and it seems Viair stands behind their products.

 

I have the Viair400 and give it 2 thumbs up. Actually impressed at how quickly it fills up the tires. Never have sat and timed it but from 20psi to 37psi probably takes under 2 minutes per tire.

 

CO2 is way faster and much more versatile. There's a new company named Instant Air that has some really good pricing. Makes it cost competitive with compressors.

 

Thanks for the video I was looking at those so I was on the right track, still going do more research thou....as for the C02 route thinking it's more of a PITA on making sure it filled and can one bottle really fill up for tires ????

 

Another vote for Co2. The ability to run power tools on the trail, reseat a tire on the trail, and be portable while filling a tire in 30 seconds are all major pluses.

 

How much can you get out of one tank ?

 

I have a Viair 400 mounted to my tailgate - works well, about 2-2.5 minutes from 12-28 PSI (the cold weather around here makes it feel much much longer!). So, I've now got a PowerTank, takes a fraction of the time, and as said above, the use of air tools is a huge plus! My 10lb tank cost $12 to fill.

We carry both in stock - feel free to PM me any time for pricing / options!!

 

That's the one I use and it's been great for me the last 4 years!! Referring to the video I sure hope you don't air up to 50 PSI that's ridiculous!!!