I'm asking for the ARB for Christmas but before I do I want to silicate y'alls opinion of the two deflators. I have used a deflator like the ARB and liked it once I caught on how to use it.
ARB vs. Stauns tire deflators????
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Both have their positives and negatives. ARB's solution is faster (one wheel vs. one wheel) but you have to crouch down and do the entire process at each wheel. Staun's allows you to make a lap around the vehicle, wait a minute or two and then make another lap around the vehicle to take them off. Personally I would go with Staun's.
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I got a set of 4 deflaters 'free' with the Titan Winch, haven't had a chance to use them yet.
Anthony.L
Looking for the end of the road...
Ditto, I have a set of the Staun's and they are awesome! Being able to quickly walk around the rig and put them on, take off is very handy. They are simple, well made pieces of hardware that with care will last a lifetime.
My friends are too cheap and complain about the price of the Staun's, but always seem to borrow mine when we go wheelin.
IDK about the ARBs, but you can make one lap around the truck with the Stauns, then drive away, and take them off at some point down the trail. Sort of like the analog version of Humvee, automatic as you drive, nice. So its debatable which is faster, I pick Staun. Gotta keep em clean though.
ARBs Tyre Deflator / Pressure Guage ARB505
1 vote for ARB. It's ~1/2 the cost. (I don't know if I've ever made a statement like that before)
1 vote for ARB. It's ~1/2 the cost. (I don't know if I've ever made a statement like that before)
Stauns 
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By the time I have done a lap and put 'em on, others are just moving to their second wheel ...
.By the time I have done a lap and put 'em on, others are just moving to their second wheel ...
e9999,
I have the stauns also but haven't used them yet.
I like your idea of using differnt settings.
Would you mind sharing the pressure settings for trail condition criteria you use, just for reference?
I don't have much experiance with this yet.
Thanks
I have the stauns also but haven't used them yet.
I like your idea of using differnt settings.
Would you mind sharing the pressure settings for trail condition criteria you use, just for reference?
I don't have much experiance with this yet.
Thanks
http://www.amazon.com/Currie-Enterprises-CE-9029E-Deflator-Offroad/dp/B003FXNCQS
I've used teh currie tire deflator for something like 2 years now...identical to the ARB except for the label and the cost (cheaper).
Only way to go in my view.
I've used teh currie tire deflator for something like 2 years now...identical to the ARB except for the label and the cost (cheaper).
Only way to go in my view.
VidereStudios
SILVER Star
Use the Staun's...much better in my book. Look on Youtube for a video comparison of the the great mil-spec tire deflator versus the Staun tyre deflator. Actually, here is the link to the vid:
Mil-spec Multi-Choice VS Staun Tire Deflators - YouTube
The mil-spec is the best, but you only get one for $100. I just bought four Staun's for $70. By the time the one mil-spec is done with one tire, you could probably have the four Staun's going on the rest.
Or, alternatively, use them like e9999 does, which is great as well. Or just remember how to change the pressure setting on the Staun's and use as above.
Mil-spec Multi-Choice VS Staun Tire Deflators - YouTube
The mil-spec is the best, but you only get one for $100. I just bought four Staun's for $70. By the time the one mil-spec is done with one tire, you could probably have the four Staun's going on the rest.
Or, alternatively, use them like e9999 does, which is great as well. Or just remember how to change the pressure setting on the Staun's and use as above.
I like my Stauns, but I dont know anything else, either do my friends, they always use my Stauns.
hoser
SILVER Star
I have both. Stauns are nice and easy if airing down to the same pressure every time. You can vary the set pressure of two or four of them but that kinda negates the "ease of use" benefit of them. Be sure to crank the set screw down hard and maybe mark a line of paint to indicate non-movement.
The ARB deflator is nice if you often vary the pressure. No chance of losing the valve stem but deflation will be slower than just pulling the valves.
The quality of the actual valve-core puller is good. I believe this is the patented part by Burkey and is shared by all the various brands. I am not really pleased with the rest the pressure gauge on the ARB. Looks cheap and the protective rubber cover doesn't even fit snug. I have not had the opportunity to compare with the other brands. But I'd like to see a currie or accu-gage version. I have one of the regular dial type accu-Gage's gauges that seems to be of better quality. But perhaps these are all the same.
http://www.ghmeiser.com/
The ARB deflator is nice if you often vary the pressure. No chance of losing the valve stem but deflation will be slower than just pulling the valves.
The quality of the actual valve-core puller is good. I believe this is the patented part by Burkey and is shared by all the various brands. I am not really pleased with the rest the pressure gauge on the ARB. Looks cheap and the protective rubber cover doesn't even fit snug. I have not had the opportunity to compare with the other brands. But I'd like to see a currie or accu-gage version. I have one of the regular dial type accu-Gage's gauges that seems to be of better quality. But perhaps these are all the same.
http://www.ghmeiser.com/
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Here is a link for some readings:
Tire Deflator Comparison: Everything you wanted to know about airing down and more!!
I use the Oasis. I set them by how many turns I open the set screw.
I start from fully closed, then 5 turns is 22psi, 6 is 20, 7 is 16 etc
I typically set them higher and finish off with the tire gage. I like to be sure.
Tire Deflator Comparison: Everything you wanted to know about airing down and more!!
I use the Oasis. I set them by how many turns I open the set screw.
I start from fully closed, then 5 turns is 22psi, 6 is 20, 7 is 16 etc
I typically set them higher and finish off with the tire gage. I like to be sure.
i just pull valve cores 
93yotasr5
Come and take it
i have the trail head defaltors. and they seem to work pretty spot on as far as far as psi goes. as long as you keep em clean and oiled. found a set on craigslist for 30$
ARB, no questions...
1> harder to lose (bigger, and colorful)
2> unique tire pressure...don't know about you, but terrain/load changes mean different tire pressures
3> Easier to let friends borrow, they can set their own pressures...and harder for them to lose
I've got a couple other 'fixed pressure' deflators that companies have sent me over the years...sadly, both sit in the 'never get used' box.
I've got two ARB's and one antique Currie...one in the 80, one in the 40, and one in the Ram...for use on the RZR or Teryx
1> harder to lose (bigger, and colorful)
2> unique tire pressure...don't know about you, but terrain/load changes mean different tire pressures
3> Easier to let friends borrow, they can set their own pressures...and harder for them to lose
I've got a couple other 'fixed pressure' deflators that companies have sent me over the years...sadly, both sit in the 'never get used' box.
I've got two ARB's and one antique Currie...one in the 80, one in the 40, and one in the Ram...for use on the RZR or Teryx
Tapage
Club 4X4 Panamá
I have the ARB .. and the only reason to pic it over staun style it's the hability to choose tire pressure vs terrain ..
In my case if I'm goin with tire chains .. I don't lower that much .. ( not necesary to loose ground clearance ) but if not I air down much more ..
It also depends ( I don't have beadlocks ) if there are many roots or hard threads that can un mount your tire ..
In my case if I'm goin with tire chains .. I don't lower that much .. ( not necesary to loose ground clearance ) but if not I air down much more ..
It also depends ( I don't have beadlocks ) if there are many roots or hard threads that can un mount your tire ..
