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Tire deflators

Discussion in 'Recovery' started by themanbearpig012, Nov 5, 2018.

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  1. Nov 5, 2018 at 3:50 PM
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    not sure if in the right section but wondering if the ARB tire deflator is really all that its hyped up to be?
     
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  2. Nov 5, 2018 at 3:51 PM
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    It deflates. I have some cheap ebay ones I got for $5.99 free shipping. They squeal but they do there job.
     
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  3. Nov 5, 2018 at 3:53 PM
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    do you have a link to them? i'm using the tip of my knife to deflate now. it works, but its ruining the tip of my knife haha
     
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  4. Nov 5, 2018 at 4:45 PM
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    I bought those for convenience Boulder Tools Tire Deflators and 80 PSI Tire Pressure Gauge - Adjustable, Automatic for car, truck, motorcycle
    $30 Boulder Tools Tire Deflator - 80 PSI Air Pressure Gauge - Adjustable, Automatic for Cars, Trucks & Motorcycles - Ideal Offroading Accessories
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M0L7JS2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_-eo4BbB5RGCDK (I'm pretty sure they were cheaper when I bought them).
    Pressure gauge was a cheap pos, it got stuck on first use, so I got rid of it.
    Deflators themselves, well they sorta work. I set them as per instructions, but they didn't keep uniform pressure (should have stop at 20 psi), and they were slow - one more than others. Maybe I didn't give them enough chance, but I ended up getting the ARB deflator. It works, it is fast, but you can't pre-set pressure, so you can't just hook it up and leave it alone.
    If @JayRolla will provide a link to his stuff, might be worth looking into it.
     
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  5. Nov 5, 2018 at 5:02 PM
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    thanks for the info. i just came across this and seems good
    $36 Smittybilt 2823 Rapid Tire Deflator (R.A.D.)
    https://www.amazon.com/Smittybilt-2...6124&sr=8-3&keywords=smittybilt+tire+deflator
     
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  6. Nov 5, 2018 at 5:20 PM
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  7. Nov 5, 2018 at 5:23 PM
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    I have the ARB deflator and it's great. I didn't pay retail for it and I'm sure there's a little name behind the price, but I'm super happy with it. Very quick and easy. I would pay full price if I didn't have a choice. Its a great addition to the kit.
     
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  8. Nov 5, 2018 at 5:27 PM
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    glad to hear it. went out yesterday and it dawned on me that i should get something soon lol
     
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  9. Nov 5, 2018 at 5:29 PM
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    I really like the reliability behind it compared to the auto deflators. I've heard those are rather finicky. This is probably a slower option, but will be consistent. Just bring some extra valve cores.
     
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    I have the ARB deflator and I love it. It's soo much faster than holding something like a knife on the valve stem. Slightly pricey but seems to be good quality.
     
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  11. Nov 5, 2018 at 7:30 PM
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    Trailhead deflators are the way to go for me, I love them.
     
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    Ditto on the ARB. remember getting a deal on it but it works quick and so far no issues. One suggestion is carry some extra valves just in case you ruin one.
     
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    By the time I've I get all 4 on, shortly after I'm going back around to pull them off. A bit pricey but the psi has been balls on every time. I cannot speak to the other brands variety.

    A guy we go out with has the gauge to pull the core and he's said he's never had an issue with leaky cores from it
     
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  14. Nov 6, 2018 at 10:36 AM
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    I prefer the Stauns over the ARB deflator personally
     
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  15. Nov 17, 2018 at 7:11 AM
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    I have an ARB deflator and inflator, they both read different pressures from each other as well as different from my tpms sensors... it's annoying.
     
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  16. Nov 17, 2018 at 8:41 AM
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    That would annoy the hell out of me as well!!
     
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    I have the ARB deflator. Works great. Bought it a couple years ago during the 4wp black friday sale. Only issue was using the deflator with (real) beadlocks. Being that the bead lock and the valve stems are very close together, made screwing the deflator on a pain.
     
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  20. Dec 18, 2018 at 8:53 AM
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    i got the same brand and have had lots of trouble with them. I can not get them all to work at the same time. Last time i went out i just ended up airing down by hand.
    I am going to try another set to see if they work any better but im not to hopeful.
     
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