TireTek Compact-Pro Portable Tyre Inflator Pump

This is a superb product. I have used 12v tyre inflators before, but have found them noisy, lacking in pressure and it takes an age to inflate a tyre, not so with this unit.The unit comes in it's own carry case which is a very nice touch. It has a long detachable power cable, and a long pressure hose which again is well thought out. The chrome type connector securing the pressure hose to the unit is a snap on connector and of very good quality. Also, the brass connector securing the hose to the tyre valve is a secure fit which fits securely and easily. The pressure guage is easy to see, and it took between 2 -3 minutes to fully inflate the flat tyre on my horse box, superb.There does seem to be some confusion regards what voltage is required in the fuse within the female cigarette lighter socket, but to negate this I bought a clip on cigarette lighter extension socket which just crocodile clips onto the battery. Keep the vehicle engine running, clip on and away you go....very easy.Would I recommend this items to friends and family, absolutely.

I already have a portable tyre inflator, had it for years with no issues but needed a second one to keep in Spain. This one is very robust, simple to use and quite funky. It does exactly what it is supposed to. My only, very small niggle is - the dial could have been larger. As I am getting on in age, a larger dial would be easier to read. I have mentioned this directly to the MD of the company, so maybe a MK2 version will appear?I particularly like the longer lead, my other one is stretched to the limit when reaching the rear wheels, not so with this one. Would I buy another one? - Yes, because at this moment there does not appear to be anything better available at similar money. I also like the snazzy little bag for it - keeps it all very neat which satisfies my OCD! Buy one, because @20p a shot in your local garage plus the inconvenience, plus when you get there you find it broken - this will surely save you money and stress.

4 out of 5 for the the tyre inflator, 5 out of 5 for service! The inflator is a solid feeling product that looks well made. It is very quiet and much more stable than the previous model I had. Also the screw thread that you use to fix onto the tyre valve is a good connection and easy to attach. The only problem I had was with the reading on the gauge which was not very accurate. After an email between myself and Frank, he offered to replace the unit or provide a separate tyre pressure gauge. I went for the latter which arrived the following day! As good a service as you can get.

I've been using this product happily on my relatives and my own car, its very fast with a readible gauge but I got this 6 years ago, why review it now because I had both my electric bike pump and mini pump fail on me in the same day. Luckily I had this in the car, I was devious about the adapter because it didn't mention schrader anywhere and it worked perfectly. It filled up my hybrid bike tyre from complete flat to 35psi in under 2 seconds. It was scary fast! 5/5.

After reading many reviews here I realised the read out may not be perfect. Also in the instruction we are told to have the engine running while using it, taking more power to the unit. Armed with this information, I got going.First, I used a reliable reader to check the current pressure in the tyres. My tyres are all 30lbs one tyre read 18 the others were 26lbs. I started with the low one. Allowing for pressure drop I went over a bit taking it to the top of the green band seen on the dial. Taking the unit off testing with my accurate unit I found it was 32Lbs so not too far off. I let a little air out to be spot on. I repeated this method with all four tyres, with ease. Superb, no back ache and tired leg muscles after using my foot pump. The unit itself looks strong and professional, plenty of wire to get to any tyre, a nice touch was the Velcro's band fitted to the wire helps put it away neatly the little "handbag" was a good help putting all away neatly for storage in the boot. The price I paid was a steel, I am very well pleased.

I love this inflator. Started with a lovely email from the seller before it arrived. Good clear instructions for usage, and extended warranty of 2 years on registration. The product goes back into its wee bag, a rare accomplishment for me. And it’s pretty easy to put together - the connection for the air pipe did baffle me temporarily. In use, it’s quick, it’s accurate and it’s quiet. Despite being a dial rather than digital it doesn’t judder as it’s in use so you can still read the pressure easily. The LED torch is a nice additional touch. Just be aware that you need a decent fuse on your cigarette lighter circuit, the product recommends 15v so worth checking/getting before the inflator arrives if needed.