A portable tire inflator is cheap insurance against flats and blowouts. Photo credit: David Traver Adolphus / AutoGuide.com. All new vehicles come equipped with pressure monitoring systems (TPMS), and ...

When it comes to keeping your car road-ready, few tools are as essential—and often overlooked—as a reliable tire inflator. Whether you're dealing with a slow leak, prepping for a long road trip, or ...

As the weather changes, so does the air pressure in your car’s tires. Low pressure can cause your vehicle’s tires to wear prematurely or if left unattended, it can lead to a blowout that could cause ...

All new vehicles come equipped with pressure monitoring systems (TPMS), and many have run-flat tires, so you might not think having one of the best portable tire inflators is a necessity. But that’s ...

We assembled a wide range of sizes, power, and styles to represent the many types of portable tire inflators on the market. Once the contenders were assembled and ready to roll, we ran them through a ...

When it comes to keeping your car road-ready, few tools are as essential—and often overlooked—as a reliable tire inflator. Whether you're dealing with a slow leak, prepping for a long road trip, or ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you've ever found yourself stranded on the side of the road with a flat tire, you understand just how inconvenient and scary it can be, ...

Although many drivers tend to go a little longer than they should between air pressure checkups, the best practice is to check your tire pressure at least once a month, if not once a week. If you find ...

In order to get a fair and impartial sample of portable tire inflators, we selected several brand names we know and trust, as well as a bunch of best-selling off-brand compressors with (usually) lower ...

Viair’s portable air compressor offers a back-to-basics pump with an analogue gauge and power that comes directly from the vehicle’s battery via clamps. It’s fairly compact, weighing only 4.5 pounds ...

A portable tire inflator is an important tool to add to your vehicle's emergency kit. But, as with many things in the automotive market, there is a plethora of confusing options to choose from. How do ...