Most GM cars - not utility vehicles or trucks, but passenger cars - now leave the factory with a tire inflator kit rather than a spare wheel. This is done for several reasons, primarily to decrease ...

A source of compressed air is essential when venturing off-road. Inflating tires using CO2 tanks is quick, but tanks have a limited supply. Portable compressors are simple, but take a long time to ...

The Aneson tire inflator and air compressor features an internal lithium-ion battery. Cordless inflators are much more convenient to use because they don't need to be plugged in and can be charged ...

Proper tire inflation is key for optimal fuel economy and safety, and to maintain even treadwear. Monthly tire pressure checks are quick and easy to do at home, but adding air pressure requires an air ...

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Under-inflated tires can contribute to an increased stopping distance, decreased grip on the road and poorer gas mileage.