Portable 12v DC Air Compressor or Air Tank

[808muscle]

Looking to purchase a Portable air compressor or an air tank so I can refill my DR's after a night of racing and drive home without swapping my tires back.

The portable pump unit looks to be less hassle and easier to use and lightweight. A portable air tank would have to be filled and lugged around.

This is the portable unit I was looking at. It has received good reviews and seems to be able to fill a tire in about 2 minutes. I have seen it on amazon for $45 with free shipping to Hawaii.

http://compare.ebay.com/like/390571329904?var=lv&ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar

Air tank would cost more than double shipped to Hawaii.

Any thoughts?

 

[stkjock]

From the track? Every track I've ever gone to have a air compressor for racers to use.

Small compressor would be my suggestion.

 

[dysan]

http://www.craftsman.com/craftsman-c3-19.2-volt-cordless-inflator/p-00911586000P?prdNo=1

This is what I keep with me. Just get an extra battery or two to have with you and you'll be fine.

Works great too for keeping the pressure set right if you end up sitting in the lanes and the weather changes.

 

[808muscle]

No air at my track. Everybody brings all their own stuff. Sears has a 5 gallon tank for $32. Am leaning towards the CIG lighter compressor.

 

[skwerl]

My local track has a compressor but it's out of order about half the time. I had the stock Ford emergency compressor in the trunk (Bullitts don't come with a spare tire) and that POS died the very first time I used it. I now have a 5 gallon air tank and it will barely get both rear tires to 28-30 lbs after running about 17-18 at the track. If you go with an air tank get the bigger one.

Since getting the trailer I just load up the car and bring it home. A lot less hassle than driving home on under inflated track tires.

 

[bradleyem]

Viair compressors are good. I prefer the bigger ones, but that's for airing up 4 off-road tires from as low as 8 psi. The smaller compressor is fine if you aren't in a big hurry. Just keep in mind that if it runs too long, it can overheat and shut down.

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[BigRis]

Cheap ,light,works great.Bought mine at sears. http://compare.ebay.com/like/121101729208?var=lv&ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar

 

[808muscle]

..... I now have a 5 gallon air tank and it will barely get both rear tires to 28-30 lbs after running about 17-18 at the track. If you go with an air tank get the bigger one.

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Good to know that a 5 gallon tank is probably too small. I had no idea if it was.