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Looking for a great tire inflator to keep in your trunk? Amazon is currently having a sale on its top selling portable compressor and the options in this list start from as low as $21.99
Despite how easy it is to use the compressed air machines available at your local gas station, many people are still riding under-inflated tires. According to TyRack.com, “If only a vehicle’s tires are inflated with less than 6 psi of air … the tire’s tread life can be reduced by up to 25%.” Luckily, getting your own portable air compressor and filling up your tires in your driveway is more affordable than ever. There are now options for built-in flashlights, bike tires and sports attachments, and more. Starting at $25, these can save you a trip to the gas station for a top-off or a call to AAA for a tow.
AstroAI Tire Inflator Portable Air Compressor – $27.99 (38% off)
$27.99 on Amazon
key features
- Ranked #1 Best-Seller on Amazon (over 62,000 user ratings)
- 100 psi
- Integrated LED light for better night time visibility
- comes with a replacement fuse
- Great for cars, bikes, balls and inflatables
- three years warranty
Keep in mind that this pump is not intended for use with high pressure or large volume applications such as large pools, but this portable compressor comes with three nozzles and will work on any Schrader valve on cars, SUVs, motorcycles and bicycles. The included accessory adapter will also allow you to use this inflator on balls, air mattresses, balloons and other small inflatables.
VacLife Air Compressor Tire Inflator – $33.99 (24% off)
$33.99 on Amazon
key features
- Long 11.9′ DC 12V Power Cord
- 150 psi
- LED light for better night time visibility
- automatic shut-off function
Don’t be fooled by the name the VacLife is not a vacuum but an air compressor – and a mighty popular one at that. It is currently Amazon’s #2 selling portable air compressor. It is the #1 selling product in the “Tire Repair Kits” and “Tyre Repair Tools” categories, as well as the #54 item (of the top 100) in Amazon’s entire Automotive Products category.
Airmoto Portable Air Pump – $79.00
$79.00 on Amazon
key features
- cordless and battery operated
- Air hose stores under air pump
- usb-c charger
- 120 psi
The number three top seller in this category is not currently on sale, at least not at the time of writing this article. But it’s the sleekest, most portable option of the bunch so we had to include it for your consideration. If you’re interested in the current #3 top-seller in Amazon’s “Wheel & Tire Air Compressors & Inflators” product category, you can get the great looking Airmoto Battery-Operated Portable Compressor at the full list price of $79.99.
FBK Portable Tire Inflator – $21.99 (19% off)
$21.99 on Amazon
key features
- 10′ DC power cord
- 150 psi
- Built-in LED light with SOS and torch mode
- lowest price of the lot
We love the large easy-to-read digital display on this unit. But it’s one of the lower user-rated options on this list, so we’re currently recommending it because it has the lowest price point of the bunch.
EPAuto 12V DC Portable Air Compressor – $29.87 (31% off)
$29.97 on Amazon
key features
- Maximum working pressure of 70 PSI
- Lightweight
- effective cost
This unit from EPAuto only weighs 1 pound, making it very portable. However, the one downside is that it is one of the options on this list that takes up the most space with a 13.5 x 8.1 x 5.6” footprint. It also has the lowest maximum pressure rating at only 70 PSI. So while it’s not up to the heaviest workload, it’s a great option to store in the back of a vehicle for emergencies and/or light jobs that won’t stress it, such as small beach toys and balls While inflating
TEROMAS Portable Tire Inflator and Air Compressor – $32.97 (28% off)
$32.97 on Amazon
key features
- DC and AC power cables. 12V car plug for outdoor use
- Also equipped with a 110/120V wall plug for home use
- up to 150 psi
Recommended for use on cars, RVs, motorcycles, bike tires, air mattresses and inflatable toys. Not designed for use on heavy-duty truck or tractor tires. This TEROMAS Portable Tire Inflator is currently Amazon’s #6 best-seller in the category. Since not all of the top five were on sale, we decided to include this one as an “honorable mention.” And hey, the rankings change so we might just see this as a top-5 seller pretty soon.
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