Tire deflators

[Lake_Bueller]

Okay...looking for a better option than using the back side of my pressure guage.

Options include:

Staun Automatic Deflators: $60
Smittybilt Automatic Deflators: $40
ARB EZ Deflator: $50

I like the theory behind the Staun & Smitty. Pre-set the pressures (practice at home ) and then slap them on at the trailhead. Deflate and remove. Plus you can do all 4 tires at the same time.

I've used the ARB deflator. I get a little nervous with the "removal" of the valve. Especially if dealing with a snowy area. I always carry extras in the truck but you're flat before getting a chance to replace.

And before you ask...I'm probably going with a CO2 tank for onboard air.

Thoughts, comments, opinions????

 

[pdogg]

I've used the stauns a few times, they work great... my brother let me use his, and they're set up for 23-24psi

I measured all 4 tires and they were perfect.. 23.x

 

[BackInA88]

Have you read this??

http://www.parksoffroad.com/prodreview/deflatortest/deflatormain.htm



Steve

 

[Slappy]

I like the Staun deflators. You can set the pressure using the spare........
They save knees.

 

[post]

this is my favorite type of tire deflator.
http://www.amazon.com/Tire-Valve-Core-Remover-Installer/dp/B000Q6SCBWhttp://4x4icon.com/offroad/air/valve_core_toola.htm

 

[stu454]

FWIW I've used my buddy's Stauns and will likely bet a set in the near future.

 

[Mongo]

or you could go this route...I put these in, deflates a 37" Irok from 50psi to 10psi in under a minute, then with the new higflow regulator and inflator, inflates them in about a minute...powertank.com

 

[flyfisher11]

or you could go this route...I put these in, deflates a 37" Irok from 50psi to 10psi in under a minute, then with the new higflow regulator and inflator, inflates them in about a minute...powertank.com

http://www.powertank.com/products/sfID1/15/productID/45

 

[built2crawl]

Here's a cool vid.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_gKfBRPG60

 

[superpowerdave]

this is my favorite type of tire deflator.
http://www.amazon.com/Tire-Valve-Core-Remover-Installer/dp/B000Q6SCBWhttp://4x4icon.com/offroad/air/valve_core_toola.htm

That's because you're impatient Nate I think the preset ones would be cool but then a lot of times you're changing pressure for terrain and it'd become a hassle for me eventually.

While I like pulling valve cores, especially when we're going into single digit pressure, there is always the chance of losing one. I'll stick with the Quick Air Tire Deflators I've been using.

 

[peter sherman]

I like my home made jobber its so hokky but works great..

 

[KevinNY]

I have a set of Stauns I'll sell for $45 to your door, I prefer the ARB ez deflator.

 

[post]

While I like pulling valve cores, especially when we're going into single digit pressure, there is always the chance of losing one. I'll stick with the Quick Air Tire Deflators I've been using.

have you seen all the junk I carry, believe me I have extras. :bigok:

 

[MUSKYMAN]

That's because you're impatient Nate I think the preset ones would be cool but then a lot of times you're changing pressure for terrain and it'd become a hassle for me eventually.

While I like pulling valve cores, especially when we're going into single digit pressure, there is always the chance of losing one. I'll stick with the Quick Air Tire Deflators I've been using.

I use one of these and it pulls the valve stem and the stem is held in the stem of the unit so it cant get lost. They are very fast and very accurate.

 

[Buddy]

I bought the Smittybilt ones a while ago they seem to work pretty well.

 

[mikelambert1987]

I bought the staun ones off of fivespddisco and they've worked really well

 

[traveltoad]

Why is everyone is such a hurry to deflate tires? I kind of like the time it takes... time to slow down and change gears (so to speak). I have a set of the Stauns and the Oasis and I find that more often than not that I do it "manually".

 

[D Chapman]

Arb

 

[Naks]

I have the Stauns, and they worked like a bomb during my trip to the Richtersveld recently.

 

[pdogg]

Why is everyone is such a hurry to deflate tires? I kind of like the time it takes... time to slow down and change gears (so to speak). I have a set of the Stauns and the Oasis and I find that more often than not that I do it "manually".

For me, I find being hunched over each tire manually, is tiring... I can set up the deflators, and deal with other stuff, like my disconnects.. check on my gear, etc..