Air Compressor airing Class A 19.5 tires
After reading alot on here about portable air compressors. I'm looking at the Kobolt 1.5 hp 120v 155 psi. 3 gallon tank. Does anyone have expierence with this unit or have other suggestions. Right...
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DSDP Don wrote:
I would say there is little to consider if you're buying a compressor just for the purpose of filling your tires. First, they really only need to be aired up every few months, if that often. Second, you don't need a storage tank type compressor to do so. Third, why buy something so big that it takes up a bunch of space.
The Sears model listed here. is perfect for filling tires, even 22.5's. I timed mine and it takes about 1.5 - 2.0 seconds to add one pound of air. Since it's being used to just top off the tire, it doesn't need to be that quick or powerful.
Outstanding answer,
I couldn't have stated it better myself. I mean, you're not going to paint a car so, you don't need a massive storage system. And, keep in mind, that just about any of those "tiny" models, no matter what kind of "Max pressure" they put out, are just that, "TINY"! There's no volume there. The one Don recommends is carried by me and many others here that have looked in the past, trying to find one. It's one of the best comprimises one can have.
About 99.999999% of us are not going to fill a 19.5 or, 22.5 tire from EMPTY anyway. It's (the compressor in question) primary concern is "TOPPING OFF" either of those larger sized tires. And, it used to be a Sears only unit but, now it's also under the "Porter Cable" brand name too. It's the same exact compressor, just a different label.
Scott
