A portable tire inflator is one of the most useful tools you can keep in your car. Whether you notice low tire pressure before leaving home or need to add air while you’re on the road, knowing how to use one properly can save time and help keep your tires correctly inflated.
Here’s how to use a portable tire inflator in a few simple steps.
1. Check Your Recommended Tire Pressure
Before adding air, find the recommended tire pressure for your vehicle. It’s usually listed on a sticker inside the driver’s door. Tire pressure is measured in PSI (pounds per square inch).
Avoid using the maximum PSI printed on the tire itself as your normal inflation target. Follow your vehicle manufacturer’s recommended pressure instead.
2. Check the Current Tire Pressure
Remove the valve cap from the tire and connect the inflator hose securely to the valve stem.
A digital tire inflator will display the tire’s current pressure so you can see how much air is needed.
3. Set Your Desired PSI
Set the inflator to the PSI recommended for your vehicle.
Many modern portable inflators allow you to preset the desired pressure before you begin.
4. Start Inflating
Turn on the inflator and allow it to add air to the tire.
If your inflator includes an automatic shutoff feature, it can stop automatically once the preset pressure is reached.
5. Disconnect and Check the Tire
Once inflation is complete, disconnect the hose and replace the valve cap.
Check all four tires periodically, especially before long road trips or when temperatures change significantly.
Why Keep a Portable Tire Inflator in Your Car?
Low tire pressure can happen when you least expect it. Keeping a compact inflator in your vehicle gives you a convenient way to add air without immediately searching for a gas station or air pump.
The GEARRIVE 150 PSI Cordless Tire Inflator combines a digital pressure display, preset inflation modes, automatic shutoff, LED lighting and a portable cordless design for everyday driving and road trips.
Stay prepared wherever the road takes you.