Side by Side Comparison of: Viair vs Slime vs NOCO

I finally had to use this.I used to have a blue one from Walmart. I can't remember the brand but it was kind of loud and it took forever. I had a little sedan so I just dealt with and honestly assumed that was the best you could get with a 12volt compressor. I bought a little Tacoma a year ago and thought it might be a good reason to see what was out there.I used it this morning in the rain after finding I hit a screw. It was quiet and aired the tire up pretty quick. Even with the truck off and running completely off the battery. It was kind of a happy moment in a sad situation. It got me back up the drive way so I didn't have to change the tire in the road.The compresser is small and comes with a little bag too. It fits great behind my back seat. Love this little guy!!!

I'm a woman who always invested in cool sports cars throughout my life. When you get a flat with those kind of cars you can't even feel it. Therefore, checking your tire pressure on a regular basis is very important. I live in New England and weather changes also affect tire pressure. Gas stations aren't operated these days like the services they use to offer and the ones that do don't want to take time to do this. There is any money to be made. I always had difficulty getting the gauge on the stem of the tire and adding air. Usually, I lucked out and a nice man would see me struggle and offer to do it for me. It helps to be a sharp looking blonde with a fancy car. I decided to try one of these portable compressors. Read multiple reviews and finally decided on this one. It is one of the best things I've ever bought. It arrived packaged very nicely and I wondered if it would be as good as it looks. I have seldom been this impressed with a product. So portable you could carry it in your back pack. It easily screws on tightly to the stem of your tire and instantly shows how much pressure is in your tire and you add what you need. It has plenty of cord length to reach all 4 tires. It has a build in light for night use.I know longer have to take my bicycles up to a gas station and inflate the tires every year. I just think everyone should carry one of these in your car. Plus, what an unusual gift to give someone, especially those hard to buy for people. The item was on sale for half off. I paid some where in the low 40's for this item. I think every should own one of these. Thanks again to Amazon for providing me with easily obtainable information on almost every thing.

I live in Houston where I swear some roads contain more nails than asphalt. The VIAIR 85P Portable Air Compressor works perfectly for passenger cars, but it only goes up to 60 PSI. Consider another model if you have high pressure needs.I tried it out yesterday on a tire that was down to 23 psi. I connected the unit to the accessory power, fired up the car, attached the hose to the tire and watched the pressure gauge inch up to 33 PSI in about a minute. It was about as loud as my car engine and the front vents got mildly toasty. The VIAIR comes with a carrying case and has found a permanent home in my trunk.NOTE: the pressure dial reads about 3-5 PSI too high when the unit runs, but reads fairly accurately when turned off.Minor downsides:The "on/off" switch is awkwardly situated at the rear between the cord and hose; it should be on the handle. Also, the nice white power LED is buried among the hoses and wire where it really doesn't do much good. It should be on the front. Finally, they cut corners and used an unilluminated 120 PSI dial on a device that only goes to 60 PSI.But these are minor quibbles and the VIAIR 85P earns a solid 5 stars in my book.

I purchased the VIAIR 85P air compressor before a recent trip to the Oregon outback. In the past my tent trailer, on multiple occasions, has experienced a sudden loss of tire pressure while navigating some difficult and rocky terrain. This year I decided to be proactive instead of reactive and make an investment that would prepare me for possibly another flat tire episode. Before leaving on my trip I was able to check all of the tires and inflate them using the gauge that is easily readable and accurate. There was no issues on the 7 hour trip and before reaching my destination up a 6 mile rocky, rutty road I pulled out the compressor and deflated the trailers tires by 15lbs. This allowed me to make it to my final destination without any issues. The next challenge was leaving and making our way back down the same rocky and rutty road. Once again no issues and I broke out the compressor and re-inflated the tires to the correct pressure in a matter of minutes. I was extremely happy with my purchase. The only issue I could find was that the compressor can get a bit warm at the pump, but this is a minor inconvenience. The unit comes with a handy storage bag and is large enough to fit the compressor and the 12' 12V extension cord. It is also small enough that I can put it in the storage bin under the rear seat of my Toyota Tacoma. I would highly recommend this product and it will be a mainstay in my emergency gear.

This is ideal for my truck tires and travel trailer tires. Until just recently driving a truck and travel trailer, I never really needed my own source of compressed air. I need my own source of compressed air for the travel trailer tires because 1) it's a fortune now to put in quarters at the gas station and 2) the trailer is difficult to maneuver, and 3) it seemed like making adjustments at home or on a big roadside pull-out were much more practical. I realized this especially after being out in the middle of nowhere and having a low pressure issue with no pressure around for about 50 miles.So I bought this thing. I'll note that they should be more careful to call it a "12 volt" plug because this thing is not really meant to work with your car battery and would probably damage your car battery if you used it without the engine running. The instructions say to use it while the engine is running. The instructions also said to plug it in while it was in the "off" position. Personally, I felt like even that was a gamble and started my engine before plugging it in, just in case that it somehow arrived in the "on" position.I'll note it was manufactured in China but seemed nice and quiet and didn't jump around really at all. It does seem sturdy. The thing really gets hot. Probably if you weren't careful with the nozzle, it would melt if you rested it on a hot component.No problem filling my truck tires (with loads) from 38 psi to 45 psi. Took maybe a minute at most. The reading on the compressor is decent and I confirmed that gauge with an independent gauge.It took a shorter amount of time to bring my smaller passenger car tire from 29 psi to 34 psi. (less than 30 seconds)I didn't try it but you could fill your bike tires in about five seconds or a football, etc. It's gonna do stuff like that fast, fyi.I like the screw-on brass fitting for the compressor hose. In my opinion, the air loss is negligible during removal compared to toggles at gas stations, etc.It is meant to work with your engine running, drawing power actually from your engine, via your battery, although it does use the 12 volt cigarette plug. I am also lucky in that my tow vehicle has a snug 12 volt connector in the vehicle (the "cigarette lighter" outlet so that this sits snugly and so I can use the extension cord to get to all four truck tires and the trailer tires. I think you you might have a number of problems like blown fuses and under-performance if your connection is cutting in and out like if you have a wobbly 12 volt connection like those often are.Also I needed the extension cord to get around just for a regular car. I don't know why they don't just tell you that you basically need the extension cord with this, unless you're doing a go-cart. l was able to use the extension cord and with the truck facing my trailer, there was plenty of room to extend to the trailer tires. I was curious if this would work in the 12 volt outlet in the trailer (with the truck running and attached or plugged into the house) but frankly I just didn't have the guts to try it. And the extension worked fine to get to the trailer tires with the truck facing the trailer. (20 foot trailer with two axles)I was pleased it came with a canvas carrying case as many reviews had said it didn't come with one. It's smaller than I even thought. It's gonna drop in my truck toolbed like it's not even there.One negative is the mirror chrome top on top of the compressor is basically blindingly bright in the sun. If the sun is out, the thing is going to blast sun in your face (and passing traffic possibly). They really could have gone with a matte or just a less shiny metal on this thing. It's so bright and shiny I had to tap on it to see if it was plastic but it does at least seem to be some kind of metal.Otherwise, I'm very happy. If it holds up, it solves all my compressed air needs.

We bough this to top up/inflate the tires on our truck and car and I have actually been pretty impressed with it - especially compared to other pumps that we have had. To take a tire from more to less flat to inflated took about 6-8 minutes and the noise is far less than you would expect for something that was working at the rate this punk was. Some ares of the pump do get hot but again it was working hard so I would actually expect this. the footprint of the pump is pretty small and its easy to store without taking up a ton of spaceI know that there are some people that would find this on the too noisy side, but I actually think it is quieter than others that I have tried and the fact that it can actually inflate the tire so quickly has made things a lot easier

I had never used a plug kit before, had only done bicycle tube repairs. This is much easier. I was apprehensive because my lawn tractor tire was going flat from a puncture from a large piece of steel wire I had run over. Just followed the directions, yanked quickly, trimmed and was good to go.

appears to be what is in ad. I won't know until I need it. I hope I don't need it! Seriously, I had my front Driver side tire belts go flying the very day this product came in the mail. In this case this product wouldn't have helped that situation. However-reason I bought it. Always be prepared!

Ordered to use on our lawn tractor tire with a wire and slow leak - very easy and worked great - ordering another to carry in the Jeep for off road travels.

This was a great product at a great price point it is one of those items that I have in my roadside kit that I hope I won't have to use but after inspection of the tire repair kit it certainly looks like it will get me through an emergency situation

REALLY handy kit to have in the truck / car! I keep mine in a pouch with a small portable mini compressor, both have come in handy and saved my bacon more than once. Great quality tire worms, good glue and nice handles on the tools. Overall for the price it's a fantastic kit and takes up no space at all.

I think that this is a great product. It takes a moment to learn how to use it. I am not that skilled, yet it worked very well on my Vespa ET4 moped, and our AAA guy used it when we had a flat on our car.

Despite the fact I have had two units fail on me, I'm giving this product 4 stars due to the customer service.The first product failed within the first year. The valve somehow got bent during use (it's possible it was ran over by a tire). I paid shipping to send in the unit, and they sent a replacement unit.The second unit failed after 26 months from the purchase. The end of the cigarette lighter fuse became loose over time and fell out. Viair sent me replacement parts, despite being out of warranty.So 26 months later I still have a fully functional pump. However, if I were to purchase again, I would buy the 88p. It has a higher capacity and a faster pump. A time saver that would be useful for autocross and refilling my tires after offroading.A couple tips:1) Beware of metal, it gets very hot, I leave it outside the bag after use as to not melt the wires or pump line.2) The best reading you get with the pump is with the switch in the 'off' position.

I've used this to inflate my jeep after I air down to go wheelin'. I read a review that said it inflated to 45psi in 1 minute. 😐 :/ Absolutely not. I air down to 11 psi. I inflate to 26psi. It takes 5+ minutes. By tire 3, the compressor is hot hot hot. Today I gave it a 10 minute break or so and pumped up the last tire. I have done four in a row and you will absolutely burn your hand if you touch the metal on the compressor. Take into account the 5+ minutes a tire and it's close to a half hour deal for four tires. This isn't an issue as I air up the night before and am in no hurry. Having said all this, this unit is smaller and pumps air faster than an old compressor I have. It does only plug into the ac/12v adapter, but I understand you can buy an adapter if you wish to plug into your battery. For my purpeses and the price, I like it.

Strong and silent air compressor. I used to have an air compressor that had a plastic housing that would make all kinds of noises as it slowly but surely filled up the tire with air.This compressor fills up the air a lot faster then the cheaper models and is very quit in comparison.You can use this at night time without disturbing neighbors.The only thing that i would prefer is the connector that has a lever to lock it in. This one is a screw type and it does slow down connecting the compressor. Make sure your valve stem threads are in good shape.

Very nice!!Medium sound, as you'd expect. It's a nice "hum" and not a loud high pitched whine like the cheaper models.Its max warranty psi is 60, just enough to fill your spare tires (for you compact drivers like me)! It took my spare tire from 30 to 60 in under a minute almost.I loved it! Just be careful not to accidentally step on the lighter socket if you drag it on the ground.it also comes with a sweet bag to hold it in!!

I own a previous model of this compressor, which works fine, but tends to overheat a bit with prolonged use and does not include a LED light. The new version is improved in all respects and has a higher inflation rate to top it off. The built in heatsink is particularly welcome as the new version can be run without overheating for a lot longer. I still feel that the gauge is somewhat substandard and would have preferred one with a smaller scale, but a finer one (higher precision) - perhaps topping out at 75 PSI, in 1-2 PSI increments. The other improvement that I believe would be very welcome is to include a pro grade quick release chuck. The included screw-on type is secure and works well for balls and mattresses, but when pumping the tires - i.e. the primary function - it bleeds a bit of air on connect and disconnect - something that a quick release chucks are designed to avoid.

Worked well and tire not leaking. My only issue was that the nail in my tire was very small, like a picture hanging nail. The whole was not big enough to fit the scouring awl in at all so I drilled a slightly bigger hole. The kit would benefit from having 2 sizes of awls.

works

fast and easy

Worked as it was described.

Hope I don't have to use it, but it's small and for motorcycle roadside kit!

Stored in my truck with my Slime compressor. If I ever have a fast leak flat I'll try and patch it first and not have to go through hassle of getting out the spare and changing the tire. I'd give 5-star if I had already used it successfully. No doubt successful use will depend greatly on operator intelligence.

The unit gets VERY hot when in use, you could cook an egg on it. The gauge gives a very approximate reading, in fact it gave me a 40 psi reading when my tire was actually only at 34 psi... it's a huge gap!

Worked great 1 time, then died.

Not bad, works, puts air into my tires just fine. Didn't blow any fuses on my RS 4. Wires & hoses were long enough to fill any of the tires.However, the way it actually attaches to the tire nozzle is inconvenient. It's not as simple as one would expect -- instead of being able to press the compressor's hose connector against the tire nozzle connector, like most air pumps, this one requires one to screw the connector on. Not ideal, but I'm sure I wouldn't care much in an emergency.

Ok I bought this on the chep, I wont lie! for the money this thing is still going, and I used it to fill both airbags on my truck, and tires on my trailer. This guy really is a life saver!now for 3 stars..1) it gets HOT, even using it in short bursts as reccomended it still gets quite warm2) it really sucks the juice! I had to get an extension cable for this as it wouldnt reach from the cab to the back of the bed... it melted! (my fault for not getting one heavy guage enough but it was all I could find at the truckstop)3) short cable... an extra 3' of power cable would make all the difference in the world!4) slow... really doesnt put out much air.. but it does the job.All of those are negatives, but the truth is it works, and as long as you arent in a hurry, you should be good to go!

Cigarette lighter connection impossible with most cars, as this unit draws 12 amps, which would melt the plastic dashboard material around the socket. Even the springs in the lighter plug cannot handle the current; they harden and break, breaking the connection. The only solution in most cases is to replace/lengthen the cable and use an inline fuse holder, along with quality battery clamps, not the ones on auto parts dealers' floor displays.

I've had this unit for 1.5 yrs and have used it maybe 10 times total. I took it out to use it last week and the hose has a new leak where it meets the plastic housing. I'm guessing it just dry cracked. I keep it stored in my enclosed garage and the weather here in SC is generally not that drastic from season to season. I contacted VIAIR and even though it's out of warranty, they said I could send it back for a new one. Very Happy about that since these things are kinda expensive. We'll see how long the new one lasts. So 5 stars for customer svc but I could only give 3 stars for the product itself.

its good

Grate

I think is to big for motorcycles

Kinda soft metal for the insertion of the plug. But it did work

Able to repair tire but handle didn't come free when pulling on it after plug inserted. The plug came out with it and it was too soft to repeat procedure. Had to use a second plug and just cut it with the handle still attached.

The tool does the job, but don't expect to have the tool work for more than a couple jobs. the metal is extremely soft and bent on the first plug.

Product worked well for topping off my jeep tires,blowing up flotation for the pool,and sports balls. However, the connection to the power source broke rendering the device useless now. According to amazon I'm out of the return window and stuck with the defective unit.

I used it when I first received it. It worked great. I tried to use it today, it topped off one tire ok. Then stopped working after about 30seconds. It will work for a few seconds then stops. I will be checking into exchanging it for another one

Loved the power and speed. The heat sink at the top gets hot enough to burn you. Also it has blown out the AUX power sockets on my Silverado without a fuse blowing. Easy fix but I would not buy again.

Purchased this pump four years ago. The pump itself is strong, but the rest of the build is sub-standard. After four years of intermittent use, the power socket is broken (happened soon after purchase, flimsy plastic, taped it up with electrician's tape), the air hose is frayed, and the power wire is exposed where it meets the pump body. Plus, it now blows fuses on my truck, both 10amp and 15amp fuses. I'm discarding this and buying something else. In short, it did not really last as long as I had hoped.

Worked for a few pumps but then started blowing fuses all over the place. Replacing fuses is no fun in newer vehicles! Then it overheats easily and died within 4 months.

I'm reviewing this after about two months. I used this to pump up a tire with a slow leak for about a month. The fuse didn't blow, but I have not checked the rating. The pump maximum pressure is about 39 psi and then it just jumps. I guess there is a check valve at this point or something to protect the pump/tire. That's enough pressure to get back on the road. I don't care for tools made with plastic parts that can't easily be replaced. And the hose can't be replaced - at least not without dissembling it. The attachments are just clipped on the outside, so you may want to store this in a container. Over all it does pump up a tire without jacking up the car, but I'd still do, if it's not too much trouble.Edit: The pump died after two years of occasional use. If I can find it easy to repair then I may rejoice again over this pump. But it, just sitting now in a box of broken miscellaneous right now.

applicator tools are cheap, metal bends when installing plug...

This is a fairly simple product and difficult to mess it up. Unfortunately they did mess it up. The package included 2 t-handle tire pluggers and 0 t-handle tire reamers. Kind of disappointing.

I'd like for motorcycles, not for truck. Maybe must be my mistake

I purchased this as cheap insurance on a long road trip, something that would be handy to have around. Fast forward to about 6 months later and my wife's car keeps losing pressure in one of the tires (we were on a trip at the time). I couldn't find anything so waited until we were home to pull off the wheel and found a nail smack dab in the center of the tread which should have been an easy repair. I thought this would be a good opportunity to try out the patch kit, so I pulled the nail only to find that it was impossible for me to get the reamer into the nail hole. I also tried putting the plug handle into the hole and with my entire body weight behind it I could not get close to getting the plug in.I was disappointed that I was unable to use this kit to patch a nail puncture, one of the most common types of punctures as the tools/plugs were too large. I ended up taking the tire to a shop and paying them $20 to do a proper patch job, and concluded this would be of limited value as a temporary fix on the road.

T-handle tire plugger in this kit would not release the plug once it was pushed into the hole.Very poor tip design caused it to grab the plug when you are trying to remove the tool from the tire.I had to grab my old Victor tire plug tool to finish the Job. The reamer, glue, and plug worked fine.

My husband was able to plug my tire with a little bit of effort, struggle, and trial and error. All seemed to work well. However, after plugging it, we left for vacation for a week, and when we returned having not driven it at all, the tire had only 10psi when it was originally left with 40psi. Realizing that the plug did not create an air-tight seal, we took it to a tire repair place that patches tires for free. After waiting in line for 20 minutes, they told me that they cannot patch a tire that has already been plugged since the plug adheres to the tire wall, and they would have to drill a hole bigger than the plug in order to remove it. We took it to another tire center just to confirm, and they told us the same thing that it cannot be patched after being plugged. How does it "enable you to get to a service center safely" if the service center won't be able to remove the plug afterwards? Essentially, I paid for the plug kit to prevent me from being able to properly patch my tire and now have to spend at least $200 to buy a new tire. Fantastic.

I used this once and it worked ok. My tire pressure was really low this past Sunday and when I needed it most it doesn't work; flipped the switch on and off... nothing. I had to go to a gas station to fill up my tires which is the reason why I purchased this to have as a convenience. So much for that. I want my money back!

Lasted 13 months(so, out of warranty by on month...grrr) before it stopped working (completely dead, no light and motor wont power on). I followed all the instructions and always had the engine running when using it, but it gave up anyways. When it worked, it was fine. The pressure gauge is pretty inaccurate, but that goes for all compressors I have used.

Air nossel wouldn't seat correctly to the valve stem after about 15 uses.

Maybe I had bad luck, but my unit stopped operating 2 months after I bought it. I used it only twice. During the second time, after I turned it on, it burped once, the indicator light went off, and it became as dead as a brick. Switching it to another car's 12v outlet made no difference. Sending it for warranty repairs requires postage, a $20 "inspection fee," AND return postage, according to the manufacturer's website. Total cost is likely to exceed the purchase cost of this product. I hope my experience is not representative, but be assured that the warranty is completely useless if something goes wrong.

This air pump broke the SECOND time I ever used it. What kind of quality is that?I am very disappointed with this product and will be contacting customer service for a replacement.

Seemed like a solid product, well designed, liked the nice brass fittings that screw into the valve stem. Bought it for a car tire with a slow leak. Pump worked great about 6-7 times and then just died. Light still works, but pump does nothing. I spent more money on this product hoping it would be a quality item that would last. No such luck. Should have bought a 30 dollar one. And of course it lasted one month more than Amazon's return policy. Last pump I had was a cheap plastic one, lasted me about 10 years before I lent it to a friend and never saw it again. Probably still works. I'll try to find a new one like it.

Don't buy this one. Fixed 3 holes in by daughters gocart. 2 of them leaked THROUGH the plugs..not around the plug. Air is actually seeping out through the plugs. I even replaced one and it did the same thing. I've never seen that before with other products. Now I have to go to Walmart and buy some that I know work, pull these out and replace them. What a hassle.

My came with out the plugger tool and 2 reamers. Now I have a tire with a whole that won't hold air instead of one with a nail that had a slow leak and have to wait 3 more days to fix it, Certainly not ordering another one from them

hard to use and more important do not stop the leaking of air

The plugs themselves dont hold air. It leaks right through the plugs. Someone else said in a review "I believe the sticks are too fibrous and losing air clearly through the fibers." and I agree with them 100%. Terrible, would never recommend, buy a different brand. The concept itself is great as the guy at the gas station around the corner plugs my tires with similar but a little thicker plugs and I never loose air. Just bought this hoping to save money as I drive 1K miles or more per month in the streets of NYC and get flat tires more often than most.If you already have plugs but need the tools to use them this set works ok.

Be aware! On the back of the packaging the description reads: this is only temporary fix until you get to the repair shop.

I have used this style plug since 1986 with great results. After running out of my old brand, I don't remember the brand but it wasn't slime and was purchased at Wal-Mart, I tried the slime kit. Everything looked and worked just like my old system except after a few weeks they start leaking. From 1986 to 2014 installed around 60-75 plugs with only one failure. Slime plugs, installed 3 with 2 failures.edit.. After looking, I believe the product I used before was made by Victor and they were self-vulcanizing plugs. I ordered Safety Seal because of the reviews and will write a review after I'm sure they work well.9/27/16 edit. I've used the Safety Seal for over a year now and plugged about 16 holes with no failures.