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barney_bugle
Explorer
Nov 29, 2013

4gal 2tank 125psi craftsmen compressor scfm@90 psi 2.4

Is this enough to blow my 110 psi tires up (quickly) ?
I have looked at the forums, but have not seen any recommended compressors for 110 psi and above. thanks for any advice & recomendations

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  • Get the compressor with the higher CFM rating and a larger tank say at least 10 gallons. I do my "E" rated tires on the Excursion and trailer with a Craftsman 25 gallon 135 psi (I don`t remember the cfm, but it is lower than I would like) and it is just enough. your either going to want a much larger air tank or something with a higher cfm!
  • Compare horsepower if possible. You can get high pressure with very little power but it will be very slow. A half HP is decent. And make sure you can lift/carry it, unless you plan to leave it in one place.
  • barney bugle wrote:
    Thanks guys.im a little confused as I have seen some 150 psi with lower cfm than say a 125psi.any ideas?


    the CFM rating normally applies to compressors that are powering tools. However it would effect fill time on large tires somewhat.

    Dave
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    RoyB
    Explorer II
    oops entered in error... did'nt read comment close enough...

    Roy Ken
  • barney bugle wrote:
    Thanks guys.im a little confused as I have seen some 150 psi with lower cfm than say a 125psi.any ideas?


    The Cfm is cubic feet per minute it is based on the size of the cylinder . Your psi is determined by the pressure switch Which some models you can pop the cap and crank up a bit, but the tank itself is the big factor in the PSI of the compressor, as they are designed to hold only so many PSI safely.
  • Thanks guys.im a little confused as I have seen some 150 psi with lower cfm than say a 125psi.any ideas?
  • Good Morning

    I would look at a 150 psi compressor or even a 135 psi. Those last 10-15 pounds will be pretty slow with only 15 lbs. difference between tire psi and compressor psi. Can be done though.

    Dave