Air down valves

[HAAANK]

Looking to buy but not sure which to go with...I got a verbal recommendation once upon a time but can't remember the brand. I don't think they were staun, but maybe?

Basically I just want to air down with easy and reasonable accuracy.

What's everyone using?

 

[Dragos80]

 

[jonheld]

I use a homemade manifold that locks to all 4 tires with a fluid filled gauge. I air down to 11.

 

[RiFF RaFF]

Looking to buy but not sure which to go with...I got a verbal recommendation once upon a time but can't remember the brand. I don't think they were staun, but maybe?

Basically I just want to air down with easy and reasonable accuracy.

What's everyone using?

I've been using Staun Tyre deflators for years now. Never had a problem with them. I give them Five Stars out of five. You should be able to get them for a good price from one of the Forum's Sponsors.

STAUN HD Tyre Deflators

 

[Dragos80]

I only use a tire gage.

 

[surfpig]

I use these. I have a set of those fancy ones but they take FOREVER. Often I just pull the valve stem. That's nice and quick.

 

[Output Shaft]

I had Stauns. Ended up not trusting them. Don't use them any more. I unscrew valve stems instead. Faster.

 

[malteserunner]

I use the Currie EZ deflator. Works awesome.

I also have tethered valve caps, so they don't get lost.

 

[grizzlygibbs]

I bought an ARB deflator this last winter. However, with the new baby, and having the rig torn apart, have not had the chance to use it yet, which will mostly be in snowy conditions. Glad to see it gets high marks!

 

[Pitch]

Oasis. Never had one lose calibration in 8 years.

 

[890man]

I use a homemade manifold that locks to all 4 tires with a fluid filled gauge. I air down to 11.

Yours goes to 11?

 

[890man]

Lets see who gets that.

 

[Dragos80]

atmospheric pressure at sea level is around 14.7 psi

 

[Springs505]

I have a generic set of staun clones, from 4wp, I think. 2 of them are very slow and pressures are not consistent. I plan to buy the arb after having borrowed one...Works nice .

 

[Douglas S]

I use the ARB unit. No complaints.

 

[92LXAZ]

I'm giving these a try. No field testing yet but garage setup and test went fine.

http://smile.amazon.com/Coyote-Auto...&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00

Also have had this for the last year. Works great, but bad knees makes it hard to kneel or squat down.

http://smile.amazon.com/Longacre-Li...&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00

 

[Tools R Us]

My kit.

 

[890man]

Oh, i use the staun. I have had them forever. Im sure there are other/better ways but i like them. I have them set at 16psi then i fine tune based on conditions from there.

 

[Dragos80]

Why do some people prefer to open the valve up? Just pressing it in will do the job just fine. Plus you don't have to worry about losing it, or tighten it back on.

 

[surfpig]

Why do some people prefer to open the valve up? Just pressing it in will do the job just fine. Plus you don't have to worry about losing it, or tighten it back on.

Well, you have to sit there, with your key, or screwdriver or whatever. Times 4. THe cheapie deflaters are a little better, you screw them on, make laps around the truck checking pressure... Pull the stem, it's like 20 seconds a tire. I bring lots of spare stems.