Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Accutire MS-4020GB  Standard Digital Tire Gauge Best Quality


As a note, the seller is reliable, efficient, and responsive. Hopefully this review is to some benefit.
Judging according to the quality and works of the item, undoubtedly awful. Item does not work properly, according to its purpose. Item has either factory defects or poor quality manufacturing. Immpossible to read pressure without resulting in a flat tire! Openly, would never recommend.
PROS:
-has good size with grip
-has replacable battery option
-it's digital (although pointless; ineffective)
CONS:
-no seal, lets plenty air out
-no prompt, final read clears instantly
-cheap material, bad quality

Total loss: $20Get more detail about Accutire MS-4020GB  Standard Digital Tire Gauge.

Saturday, June 26, 2010

HI-TEC DIGITAL TIRE GAUGE Buy Now


Bought one of these in 2003 after reading a lot of positive reviews on various forums. I believe this gauge to be very accurate and the verbal pressure announcement is a nice bonus. I use it on my Goldwing and car.

Changing the battery is a snap and it uses a standard 2032 battery available everywhere.

Unfortunately I lost my first one and bought another in 2007 and recently changed the battery so I do not understand why reviewers complain about difficulty in changing the battery.

I plan on buying another as a stocking stuffer for a friend.

Recommend.Get more detail about HI-TEC DIGITAL TIRE GAUGE.

Friday, June 25, 2010

Viair 45043 450P-Automatic Function Portable Compressor Order Now


I have an Airstream trailer in storage and the tires were a bit low. Foot pumps were tried to keep the pressure up, but they were useless. This pump, with its start-up at 120psi and shut-off at 145psi is just like having a compressed air tank. The hose is long enough to reach both sides of a 30' trailer without relocating the compressor. The valve clamp is metal and connects securely. The gauge and hand control are easy to read and operate. It was so fast taking the air pressure from 15psi to the 60psi that it was almost embarrassing. The process of filling four tires, including cool-down, was only 15 minutes.
Get more detail about Viair 45043 450P-Automatic Function Portable Compressor.

Monday, June 21, 2010

Compact Wheel Chock Set Right now


The compact wheel chock set was too small to properly block my trailer tires. They do however, work great to keep a door from being pushed open until the doorknob hits the dry wall.Get more detail about Compact Wheel Chock Set.

Saturday, June 19, 2010

Lowest Price Slime COMP04 Portable 12-Volt Air Compressor


I got this Slime compressor to carry on my motorcycle. I've used it for other tires (car and bike) and it works OK; It's noisy as hell, gets hot and the nozzle lock can be finicky, but it does its job; and if I can get back on the road after plugging a tire it is well worth every penny. Time will tell!Get more detail about Slime COMP04 Portable 12-Volt Air Compressor.

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Save Viair 30033 300P Portable Compressor


Excellent product. Very powerful 12 volt pump. Reaches easily to all 4 tires with a coiled hose. I have trouble keeping correct pressure during real cold days due to Alloy wheels and the slow leaks most of them have. This does the job. No need for pressure gauge as it is built in. Minor inconvenience of Alligator clips to connect to battery but the motor is a real large and fast pump and a cigarette lighter plug is too low amperage for this gutsy motor and pump. You can do 4 tires so fast that opening up the hood to connect it won't slow you down. A real quality pump and it totally eliminated trying to find a gas station pump and then feeding money into it. The new low profile tires need proper air pressure and are easily ruined if they are low. It is also difficult to notice that you are low without a guage. After loosing a $145.00 tire due to overheating from low pressure, I bought this pump. Nice carrying case with room for a flashlight, gloves.Get more detail about Viair 30033 300P Portable Compressor.

Monday, June 14, 2010

Saturday, June 12, 2010

Cheapest Slime 70003 Flat Tire Repair System


Does the job. I pumped up my two front tires when it shipped. It takes quite a bit longer than the compressed air pumps at gas stations, but what do you expect from such a small tool. Its a bit loud but thats ok, and its great that you can screw the pump right on to the valve stem which prevents it from popping off.

I have not had a chance to try out the slime function yet. Ive heard that its supposed to be good in emergencies but might destroy your tire. Get more detail about Slime 70003 Flat Tire Repair System.

Friday, June 11, 2010

Cheap Slime 50001 Power Sport Smart Spair


Excellent buy. Highly recommended. I bought this for my motorcycle, so I would have an air pump I could carry with me on my bike (the battery tender attachment is great for running it off the battery wherever you go). The first time I used it, I immediately realized it packed a lot of power into a small package. It works better and fills tires more quickly than larger compressors I use for my car. Get more detail about Slime 50001 Power Sport Smart Spair.

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Buying Viair 00093 90P Portable Air Compressor Kit


Pros
- Quiet operation (specs state 67db) much quieter than the gasoline station compressor
- on/off switch
- Cables are long enough to reach my rear tires on a full sized sedan with ease (5ft air hose + 11ft power cable).
- Filling performance/speed on par with gasoline station compressors
- Can work on tires up to 33"
- Sturdy metal construction quick connect device

Cons (very minor critiques)
- I wish carrying bag was slightly bigger or the location of the air hose outlet could change. When I put the compressor in the bag it seems like it could unnecessarily bend the hose if I' not careful. This is just a very minor complaint.
- Haven't gotten the pressure gauge to read correctly.
- 1 year warranty (wish it was 2 or 3 years)

If you goto viair's website, the 70p is for up to 175/65/15 tires, which is 15" tires. I had 18" tires, so that's why I looked into the 90p.

I also looked at the Masterflow/Q-Industries MF-1050 / MV-50. These pumps are spec'd similarly to the Viair 90p. One confusing thing is that the MF-1050 and MV-50 are the same exact pump - did some research online. In the end, I opted for the Viair brand, b/c their website and company history seemed more solid than MasterFlow.

I think a lot of people who get compressors w/ a power rating of only 15A (those that are powered by cigarette lighters or 110v cords) have a pump that's just too underpowered for their needs. That's why it breaks down or they have an unsatisfactory experience.

This Viair 90p definitely meets my needs and I'd recommend it to all.Get more detail about Viair 00093 90P Portable Air Compressor Kit.

Friday, June 4, 2010

Order Moroso 89562 Pro Series Tire Pressure Gauge


This is clearly a solid tire pressure gauge. It's definitely the largest, and bigger is better, right? Well, when it comes to pressure-related instruments, I do believe larger pressure sensors make the instrument more sensitive.

I bought this about 8 months ago at the same time that I bought a new-to-me Porsche 996TT. Low-profile tires on aftermarket wheels are notoriously difficult to maintain a constant tire pressure, so some periodic measurements are necessary to ensure tire life and safety. What turned me on about this product is that it is supposed to be accurate within 0.5%. In other words, if the true PSI is 50, then this gauge would read between 49.75 and 50.25. To me, a quarter point is an acceptable level of error. Other gauges, even the Moroso 89560, have an error of 2%, which would put the reading somewhere between 49 and 51.

Other high points of this gauge are the great air-tight seal it makes with the stem, the super convenient bleeder valve, and the high quality rubber. Nothing is cheap on this product. A AAA tow guy once stopped me at a gas station to ask about this gauge; he was enthralled.

There are some downsides to this gauge, though. The biggest is that it's so large and so sensitive, you probably don't want to be driving around with it in your car despite its foam-padded case. This is a precision instrument. I decided to buy a 89560 to keep in the car in case of emergency use ($40).

Overall recommendation: Buy if you have to have the best, but keep a beater in the car for emergencies.Get more detail about Moroso 89562 Pro Series Tire Pressure Gauge.