Tyre inflaters for underseat

[Jamieg285]

Anyone got some recommendations for a tyre inflater that will fit under the seat?

[Sidewinder]

Are you talking about a 12v one or something to get you going if you get a flat bud?

[Punkstig]

BP do the little AA ones for a tenner every now and then, otherwise most under seat size ones are 20 to 30 quid

[sinto]

Just saw an advert for Michelin tyre repair and inflator, may well look into this but guessing it'll be 5 times the price of tyre weld and the likes.

Back to post, I find carrying some co2 canisters the best if your stuck in the middle of nowhere (lots of that up here in Scotland) and simply need to blow your tyre up a few pounds then you can get to nearest garage to check/inflate more to desired pressure.

[Jamieg285]

Im looking for a 12v one really, something that can top up a slow puncture when needed. I have seen the CO2 canisters,  but they are one use only.
I need to get some idea of which ones are small enough to fit, as I don't want to waste money on one that's too big.

[sinto]

Im looking for a 12v one really, something that can top up a slow puncture when needed. I have seen the CO2 canisters,  but they are one use only.
I need to get some idea of which ones are small enough to fit, as I don't want to waste money on one that's too big.

co2 cannisters may be one use only but they get you out a pickle with the likes of a slow puncture or an under inflated tyre and take up less room than a mini compressor, but if you feel you need a compressor,  just Google "12v tyre inflators" and take it from there?

[Bretty]

I got one of these off the auction website for about a fiver. Cheapo Chinese but does the job upto 45psi. I bought a separate pressure gauge as I wouldn't trust the one one it.

[slappy]

Im looking for a 12v one really, something that can top up a slow puncture when needed. I have seen the CO2 canisters,  but they are one use only.
I need to get some idea of which ones are small enough to fit, as I don't want to waste money on one that's too big.

If you have a slow puncture would it not be better to get the tyre repaired?

[darrsi]

If i've had a tyre with more than half its tread life left i've used a bottle of the slimey stuff to deal with slow punctures before.
No matter what people say about it, it works bloody well, and when i heard and felt a screw pop the tyre one day i was able to ride a few miles to the nearest bike tyre garage without any problems whatsoever as the tyre doesn't deflate at all, the hole gets sealed instantly on impact.
Only downside is that nobody will repair the tyre after using it, due to the messy nature of the liquid, it'll be time to splash the cash on a new one.


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SLIME-TIRE-TYRE-PUNCTURE-REPAIR-SEALANT-16oz-FOR-CARS-VANS-/151406871532?hash=item23408d83ec:g:aoUAAOSwx-9Wu2Dq

[Jamieg285]

Thanks for all the replies.

I've got a new tyre on order and went with an AA branded inflator to keep me on the road until I get it fitted.  Can't believe how small it is. Even when still in the box I could it 4 or 5 more of them under the seat.  I think I was worrying too much about the size.

[fazersharp]

Thanks for all the replies.

I've got a new tyre on order and went with an AA branded inflator to keep me on the road until I get it fitted.  Can't believe how small it is. Even when still in the box I could it 4 or 5 more of them under the seat.  I think I was worrying too much about the size.