Side by Side Comparison of: TireTek vs Slime

I don't typically take the time to leave reviews for products, especially for something like a tire gauge, but this is a really high quality tire gauge and it deserves a review. The product is exactly as described. The scale is easy to read, the pressure holds for accurate reading until release the pressure, and my reading seem to be consistently repeatable time after time. The stem is long enough to easily fit on any tire stem valve and to make it easier to read the stem also rotates. This unit also has a small metal nipple on the back of the head that allow you to release pressure from the tire if needed. I purchased two of these and the next time I need another tire pressure gauge I'll be purchase this one. It's nice enough to be a great car guy/girl gift.

I bought 4 of these for a friend, my children, and myself. I bought them because they were top-rated and reasonably priced. One of my best purchases to date from Amazon.The tip swivels, so you can easily access the valve stem regardless of position. The tool holds the pressure reading so you can remove it from the tire to read the dial. The seal in the tip is constructed to allow fuss-free alignment for quick reading. The dial face and needle allow quick reading even in dim light. The rubber surround protects the gauge but also gives you excellent grip for positioning in rain or with gloves on.I've probably owned 10 or 15 tire gauges through the years. This is the best of them - by far.Highly recommended

This has a very readable face for quick acquisition of air pressure levels and a convenient bleed air button for removing excess of the same. The rotating tip makes this even more user friendly as it accommodates the awkward geometry that tire valve stems are often found in. The rubber shock absorber allows for placement in the center of the palm of the hand for full control and placement of the gauge onto the valve stem of the tire while also isolating the internal mechanism from damaging bumps. Not a lot of money for a tool that will promote the longevity and safe operation of your vehicle's only safety device between it and the roadway------the tires!

Superior product, bought one for myself and I like it so much I bought one for my son. It reads quite accurate, easily attaches to valve, and the mid range is centered right around your passenger cars normal readings. Recommended!Update : Now this "lifetime" guage will not hold the reading anymore and leaksdown. I have contacted the seller and will update . This guage has been used lightly, it shouldn't be having this problem.Follow up : Owner contacted. me very quick and made things right. I own one and gave another to my son, he loves it. This guage has always read accurate from day one, the only problem was one of them not holding readings, which was quickly fixed by the owner. Such service is becoming very rare nowadays. Buy with confidence from a company that backs its products.Update 9/17/17 my son dropped his and from then on it would still read accurate, just not hold the reading. I solved this by taking the end off and resetting the spring straight... It was cocked sideways from the drop. Now it is back also holding the reading again :). Easy fix, great gauge!

Right off the bat, this gauge is everything I thought it would be. I won't go crazy here, it's only a tire gauge. But, it's a HIGH QUALITY one. I wanted one that didn't have a high pressure scale like, oh, around 100-150 psi. because this gauge is going to be dedicated for use on my Honda GL1800 Goldwing which, has tire pressures in the 36-40 range. So, I wanted a gauge that would indicate my pressures, in the middle of the sweep. And, this one fits that bill, perfectly. It arrived on time, in fact, a bit earlier than the scheduled arrival date.
It's got a good feel to it, and, the head swivels, just like advertised. That makes for great ergonomics when in trying assess pressures on hard to get to spots. The release valve holds the pressures for you to read then, a slight press, (very slight) released it. The gauge fits in a side pocket on the bike so it's always handy. For the price, there's no way you can go wrong here. I'd recommend it in a heart beat.
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Honestly, it looks like a cheap toy and when it arrived I almost returned it. But I never got around to it and decided just to put it in the trunk of my wife's car. In 6 months time, this unit has bailed me out three times and twice now I've given assistance to others with flat tires. It works very well. It's small and easy to stow, the cord that attaches to the cigarette plug is long enough to reach all my tires, and it fills a tire from flat to full psi in a surprisingly short amount of time. It's not fast, but I was impressed considering it's size. The built in tire pressure measurement is accurate and the flashlight feature is an added plus.

First of all, I am not an automotive expert, but I feel that everyone should keep one of these in their trunk. I have used the same tire inflator for years. One day I needed to pump a bike tire, and in the process left it sitting in the garage. Later that night, unbeknownst to my own memory, I ran over it. Plastic pieces flew everywhere! My heart dropped, and with sadness I knew I'd ruined my tire inflator. Because I am a person of habit, I tried my best to find an exact replacement but was unsuccessful. Instead, I found this gem. In the first day of owning it, I had to pump up a car tire due to a slow leak. This one is infinitely better than my previous inflator. Despite my sadness at the loss of my previous inflator, I am THRILLED with this one. I would have run over my other one years ago had I known this would be my next one.

Favorite features: PSI auto-limit, flashlight.

ABSOLUTE LIFE SAVER!!!!
Ok, I don't usually say this, but if you are a human being and own or lease or use a wheeled motor vehicle then I don't understand why you don't have this inside your vehicle.
We live in times where the street can be really rough, and thanks to global warming a lot of climatic changes, which directly affects the pressure on your tires. You can't even trust people at gas stations to pump your tires to your needed capacity, or even the inaccurate inflator readers they have in there. Don't think twice, it's alright mama, this is an absolute bang for the buck. It will last for years and help you in the most desperate situations, when on a trip, on the freeway or at home if you want to extend the lifespan of your tires you need to keep them at the optimal air pressure all the time, and check them regularly (I do mine twice a month).
It is even equipped with a flashlight in case of darkness.
This little toy will pump your tires in just minutes and save you from the worst emergencies. Just imagine you need to use the spare tire but it has no air pressure for being stored for years in the back of your car. I am not joking get this tool now before you are caught unprepared.

Great little pump. The Slime 40022 12 volt digital tire inflator is a mighty little machine. After doing a lot of research I settled on this pump and I am glad I did. It has a digital readout of the tires current psi and you can set the desired psi you would like your tires to inflate to.

The pump is very easy to use and I have had no problems with it thus far. The added led light is a nice feature for night use. The machine does get pretty warm after using for about 10 minutes or so. It was able to put about 10 pounds of air in my tire which was going flat in about 5 minutes. The screw on valve is nice because my time do not allow me to use the other kind of attachment found on similar pumps.

Overall I am very happy with my purchase and would highly recommend to anyone looking for a small portable air pump.

I have owned half a dozen tire inflators through the years. I prefer the auto-stop units but they are in the minority, most have analog dials and flip type clamp tire valve connectors.

Pros:
1. Auto-stop works - It stops exactly at the pre-set pressure

2. Gauge accurate - The digital gauge is within 0.5 psi of a handheld gauge.

3. It is NOT loud - Many of the reviews claim this unit is loud. Well loud is a relative term. Compared to what is it loud? It is actually about 80% as loud as my other units of various brands so overall, it's quite quiet. ALL portable tire inflators that I've heard are loud. The Slime is actually quieter than the average 12v unit.

4. Has a lighted display - I was very surprised when I plugged it up that a bright green light lit up the display. NONE of my other tire inflators are backlit. If you are not in bright light, then you must shine a flashlight or cell phone light on the display to see it in dark or dim light. You can easily read the Slime in total darkness. This is a super plus if you ever had a flat at night.

5. The screw-on was not as bad as I thought. All of my other units have the quick connect flip-type tire valve connectors. They are very quick to connect and disconnect and I thought the screw-on would be much slower and a big disadvantage. I could almost connect and disconnect the Slime as quickly and easily as the flip-type. Some of the other reviews stated that the flip-type won't work on some smaller clearance valve stems. I am perfectly happy with these screw valve connectors.

6. Big cord compartment - With some of the other inflators it is almost impossible to get the 12v cord and air hose back into the storage compartment. With the Slime it is fairly easy.

7. Inexpensive - I actually bought 5 of the Slime inflators, one for each of my household's cars. The price is very reasonable compared to others and this one is far better than any I've ever owned at any price.

8. Low vibration - The other units have a tendency to vibrate heavily and dance around on the floor as the tire is inflated. The Slime seemed to dance less than other units.

Cons
1. Instructions are not intuitive - I actually printed labels and stuck on each unit so that no matter who used it they can easily operate it. Slime needs to put a label with instructions on each unit but to be fair, not of the other units have instructions on them either.

These are the instructions: 1. Screw on tire valve 2. Plug in 3. Hold + or - for 5 sec until flashes 4. Set desired pressure 5. Push ON 6. Reads current tire pressure then auto stops at preset 7. Push off/on for next tire

2. One of the buttons is labeled "M". There is no indication in the manual what the M button is for but it switches the readout between PSI and Bar units.

3. Larger than some units. I have a motorcycle and this unit is too large to fit easily in the bike storage compartment. It is not large to carry in a car but for motorcycles it is rather large. It is smaller than most 12v tire inflators but there are units about half this size if space is a problem. Slime makes a motorcycle inflator here: http://amzn.com/B000ET9SB4 If it's going in a car, van or truck, this is the one that you want.

Overall I am super impressed with this unit, that's why I bought five of them.

I have this one and the same gauge with the 12" hose. The 12" hose requires use of two hands, this one doesn't. At 75, kneeling down to test tire pressure is a genuine pain one wants to get over with soon. The short doodad on this one fits the old "mags" on by 73 MGB nicely and I can get a reading with only one hand...while the other hand keeps me from falling over.<G>BUT I find an almost 10% difference in the reading between this gauge and the one with the hose. Consistently.. At a wanted 30 psi, I get 30 or 33, depending on the gauge. Don;t recall which, but I think the hose one is the higher value.I'm giving this a 4 because It is pretty easy to use, deducting 1 because I have no idea what the real pressure really is.But several other gauges I have are even wilder in their guesses...28-35. On the same tires right after filling. So...?Nobody I asked had ever heard of a calibrated air pressure for testing gauges. I won't go near a new car service department because I wouldn't trust them with a broken brick!I'm going to post this same thing (at 3 stars) for the one with the hose.

It is easy and accurate. At first, I couldn't figure out how to bleed excess air from the tire but a company support rep answered that - just use normally but hold the pressure release.[edit] I dropped it to 4 stars because the method of bleeding excess air is kind of clumsy. For me it was a 2-handed process because of the positioning of the pressure release. Maybe it's my slightly arthritic fingers. If you are fiddling with a tire at night, you might run out of hands, what with holding a flashlight. So a nub, like on other tire gauges, would be better.

I do like the tire pressure gauge and I recommend it too. It captures the tire pressure and holds it so you can take the pressure and remove the gauge from the wheel to review the pressure reading. Once you are done with the reading you can clear the valve with a small button... Hopefully the needle in the gauge never looses it's precision when the chamber is abruptly evacuated... perhaps a slow bleed system would maintain a more precise measurement over the log term. Also, the face of the meter is a little large and may be difficult to fit in the wheel on some bikes or would help with weight conscious adventure touring folks!Ultimately, the two qualms stated above are ergonomics and can be minor design changes - the functionality and quality of this gauge are top notch but gauge could use some refinement.

Great product - I tried the digital gauges and struggled to read the display. This is good design with senior citizens in mind.Update September 14, 2016 - after a few months the gauge dial did not return to the zero pressure position, went to vendors web site a submitted a question/concern. They responded and promptly resolved thee problem.

I had ordered both the TireTek Pressure Gauge and the Michelin digital tire gauge,and decided to keep the TireTek. I liked the construction of it which I thoughtwould stand up better to the inevitable drop onto the garage floor, the swivel headwhich helps with fitting it on my motorcycle as well as cars, and the factthat there are no batteries to replace. I had actually bought the Michelingauge previously through another online source since it was given their "BEST"rating. However, after using it four times in three days, it stopped workingand I wasn't interested in buying 2 lithium batteries right off the bat tokeep it going. I didn't even open the new digital gauge package aftertrying out the TireTek first. I said, "I could live with this." Thanks also to TireTek fortaking the time to contact your customers and get their feedback. I hopeI'll have many years of good experiences with it.

Received the gauge in a timely matter and was impressed with it's easy to read dial and well made construction.The rubber cover is a plus that offers protection against accidental drops. I also have a digital gauge and compared the two readings.The TireTek gauge was lower by .5 to one PSI compared to the digital. Based on the construction of both gauges I feel the TireTek gauge to be more accurate and will use that one exclusively. The only minor con to the gauge is if you overfill the pressure and need to reduce, pressing the bleeder button releases the air rather slowly. However, that can be a good thing since if too much air is released quickly you may find yourself having to use a compressor and add more.I was impressed with Frank Jackson, the owner of the company. He sent an email inquiring if I was satisfied with the gauge and if not to contact him. What company does that, very few for sure. I like the product and highly recommend it to those in search of a quality tire gauge.

This thing works but has its pros and cons

Pros: small size that stores easily in your car, built in tire gauge and can preset to shut off at a specific air pressure (though see below). Overall Handy way to get air in your tires wherever u are hence the 4 stars
Cons: screw on nozzle can be a pain, but with practice u won't leak all the air out of the tire when u remove it. Biggest con is the air pressure gauge is accurate before filling, but registers too high after u fill. The work around is setting the targeted air pressure about 2 pounds higher than the goal (for example if you want your tires at 35 psi, set this to shut offf at 37 psi). This seems to be just right. I recommend using a separate tire gauge (they are cheap) to verify this when u first start using this.

So not perfect, but effective, small and handy. Because it's powered off the car, U can use it in your garage,at a parking lot, wherever. I recommend it!

The auto-stop feature literally worked for once, the first time. Have not been able to stop by itself ever since. Like the live readout, pretty useful, may not be accurate though, but still, even a in the ball-park figure is better than nothing.

Edit:
My bad. The auto-stop feature works fine. It is confusing because it won't stop the instant it hits the target but would rather keep inflating a little bit more before stopping. I guess it's more accurate this way but confuses the user when the readout clearly shows target reached but it keeps pumping away.

I have used this twice to adjust the air pressure in my car's tires twice now and it really does the job quite quickly. The only thing I don't like about it is that you have to screw the air hose on to the tire valve because it lets out air in the process of un-screwing it. So I adjust the PSI to 36 instead of 35. I've also had to re-adjust the cigarette lighter adapter position a few times to get it to work right.

Worked just like I had expected. In future I hope to give it 5-stars if I find out it lasts more than half a year, and, works every time. We will see.

It is lightweight plastic, but, that also means that anyone can pick it up and use it, including anyone physically frail. Tonight I finished my 4-tires in driveway at home in less than 10-min.

FYI - Instructions are ultra simple, and after you set the PSI level you desire, it actually will show you the PSI your tire is currently at (at first i thought it was not working, as it did not keep the 32 PSI i entered, but that was cause my a couple tires were actually over-inflated before I even turned on the machine -- so, with the device's screw half on/half off, it allowed me to deflate down to the appropriate PSI instead of inflating at all-- very cool (and I could not have done that with the gas station type pump). I also had pre-tested each tire level after that with the hand held tire checker, and it was identical to the digital readout on machine.

What is extra nice is the built-in lamp for night time use (lamp on-button will only work when plugged in, but that is why it is lightweight as has no batteries).

As for the noise -- FAR LESS NOISY THAN A VACUUM CLEANER, and WAY LESS NOISY THAN THE GAS STATION TIRE PUMP MACHINE. So, I figure that makes it super reasonable on sound. And, like other reviewer said, I would not use it while any neighbor's are sleeping, as that is just being rude. But, in an emergency or if you have to go, it is not the worst sound in the world. Besides, you can only keep it running 10-min at a time -- and then you have to let it cool for 25-min before re-starting.

I imagine one only needs more than ten minutes if tires are almost flat. A couple of mine were down to 20, and in literally 2-4 minutes, they were up to 32.

Purchasing this little device will make my life simpler and save me the annoyance of having to find quarters, good parking angle, and coordination of the long pump at a gas station. I plan to keep it in my trunk and perk up my tires anytime I am concerned.

ENJOY the convenience, as for $25, one really cannot complain much. It is what it is, and ought to work fine. It is not like the ave person inflates their tires daily, so, I imagine it will last me all year, and hopefully beyond.

What a treat to do my own tires at home effortlessly! And, having this handy chertainly could prevent an emergency allowing one to get to a mechanic before things get too far and one's rim is ruined!

I investigated a number of similar products on Amazon, other web merchants and on the Manufacturer's websites. As a result I decided I was seeking a couple specific things.

My Desires
o Low Cost
o Screw on Valve Attachment. My rims don't leave enough room for the larger sleeve that surrounds the clip-on type hose attachments found on many pumps.
o Automatic Shutoff. I've got better things to do that watch a needle move.

Pros
+ Inexpensive. Disregarding a few slightly less expensive generic no-name products with poor reviews, the products I found that had the features I wanted were often two times the price or more.
+ Screw on Valve Attachment. This takes less room and so will be compatible with a greater variety of tire rims.
+ Digital Pressure Gauge. An LCD display shows the current pressure in PSI of your tire. It seems sufficiently accurate, reading always within 2 PSI of a fairly decent quality manual gauge that I have.
+ Automatic Shutoff. Set the desired tire pressure, activate the device and it will shut off when that target is hit so that you don't have to baby the device while it huffs and puffs your tires up.

Cons
- Loud. I use this in my closed garage. It seems as loud as when I use my power miter saw to cut 2x4 lumber. It seems that this is simply a light device with a basic light plastic case so it vibrates and wiggles and dances on the floor as it does its job. But the job gets done.
- Not fast. But fast enough for most. Expect to spend 2-4 minutes per tire depending on how fast your are connecting and disconnecting and how low your tires are. I spend about a minute per tire at the gas station pump.

Tips
! Don't inflate your car tires to the pressure listed on the side wall of the tire itself. The proper inflation pressure is listed on your car's door panel. Open your driver side door and you will find a sticker/plate on the part of the door jam that is covered when the door is closed. This will tell you the correct tire pressure for your car. It will always be lower than what you find on the tire and if you inflate to the tire's maximum you may wind up with a harsh bumpy ride and decreased traction.
! If your are inflating your tires while cold (not having driven for 10 or more minutes) then you should inflate to the listed pressure. If your are inflating warm tires the pressure will read higher, commonly 3-4 PSI higher than when cold. So, if you just finished driving add 3-4 PSI to your target pressure. For example, if your car lists a rear tire pressure of 32 PSI, inflate them to 35-36 PSI when warm.

It would be 5 stars but arrived disassembled in the box. 4 loose small parts with no instructions included. Took about an hour of fiddling with the gauge and finally had to look up a video on the internet to discover the order in which to put the stem assembly back together. The video was on the seller's web site (I had to track it down myself) and described how to take that part of the gauge apart for cleaning if it gets dirty. Once assembled correctly the gauge worked as described..

Offset to 5 psi rather than 0 psi. Other than that it seems good quality. I like the outer rubber grip and swivel air port.

First gauge arrived, and was 3lbs off. I tested it against two additional gauges. Called the manufacturer and received a replacement with no hassle. Great people. Second gauge arrived, and is two pounds off. Disappointed in the accuracy. Love the form factor and the responsiveness of the company. Well designed.

Not super-confident it's reading correctly since my tires are reading the correct pressure on the gauge, but my TPMS is telling me the pressure is off on at least one of my tires. Getting new tires this week so will have a definitive answer soon. If you put a gun to my head I'd guess something was wrong with either the tire nozzle or the TPMS before the TireTek gauge. However, not having confidence in your tires is not a good feeling, and the doubt about the gauge is still there, thus my rating.

Didn't come with protective case. What's the deal?Bought the protective case + tire pressure gauge + tire tread gauge and no protective case. Just a plastic bag. 3 stars...Also, would prefer one with a hose. This one can be a bit of a nag to get the right angle. Fortunately, it does keep the highest pressure reading after you've got it off the tire. (And until you press the button)

I chose this product because I don't trust digital gauges and the old-school pen gauges vary wildly in accuracyWith the exception of a rather flimsy plastic window, the build quality is solid. I can personally atest to the rubber cover's ability to protect the device after I dropped it immediately after opening the box. The valve stem can be removed and replaced with a longer stem if you need to. I can't confirm the ANSI B40.1 Grade B accuracy rating so I'll just have to take their word for it.My one gripe would be with the pressure relief button. The button can be wiggled around because it isn't secured very well to one axis. This wiggle room is enough to release the pressure by accident. It isn't a huge deal to just check the pressure again, but I imagine it could be frustrating especially with thick gloves on. I would like to see a button that requires a more deliberate press for release.

works well. is loud and vibrates badly but does fill tires as advertised. I have used it 3 times now and it has filled my car tires up to the PSI levels I requested in a reasonable time. It beat going to the gas station to get the tire filled and takes the guess work out of knowing how much air you have put in the tire. However, it claims to stop when it reaches the level you set it for but it's not stop for me. I do still think it is a good for the money and time you save

the compressor works, but I too am having problems with it using the automatic feature. Once I select the pressure, it will not turn on and compress air on its own. I have to simply use it manually and turn it off when it reaches the desired pressure.

Feels cheap and the auto pressure shut off doesnt work too well. Once the auto pressure shuts off, you have to push the inflate button another 3 to 5 times to get the pressure you want. The the input hose that you screw into your valve stem is made out of what feels and looks like brittle cheap plastic, so make sure you don't break it

It worked ok. I got this when it was still ridiculously cold and my tires were going winter-flat. I didn't want to stand out in the cold filling them, so when I got this I went about filling my tires in my garage. It took probably 30 minutes to get 2 of my tires filled up, and they were only a few PSI low. When I got to the 3rd tire, I noticed the that I was losing pressure. At some point, the valve stem pin broke. I'm not an idiot, or a spaz, I even know how to change a valve stem myself, so I'm fairly certain I didn't break it just by putting the inflator on and that tire in particular tire was less than a year old. Now that tire is brand new again. The inflator got super hot, which I expected. I had my car running while it was filling, but even so my battery was dead the next morning, and the battery also isn't even 2 years old. It was ok after a jump, but be mindful if you have an older battery in your car. I had a Jeep Grand Cherokee, so it's a big car, I like that the cords were long enough so that the machine could sit flat on the floor.
It's not a bad machine, I still have it in the trunk of my new car in case of an emergency. Just don't fill more that one tire at a time and be super, super careful twisting it on the valve stem.

This unit works pretty well. I like the digital readout, which appeared accurate compared to my standalone digital tire gauge and my standard tire gauge. I also like the twist connect air hose. Very little air escaped while twisting on/off. Seems like this is a better connector than the normal elbow bracket kind.

Where this particular unit fails is the automatic shutoff feature. I followed the instructions, setting the desired pressure, waiting for the actual pressure to display, then turning on the unit. It filled the tire pretty quickly, but kept running after the desired pressure was reached. The pressure did not continue to rise, which was a good sign, but it still not shut off as its supposed to.

I'm sending this back and waiting to get a replacement. Hopefully the next unit will power off on cue. I'll update this review after I get to test it out.

Accuracy was just too far off. Other atributes are fine as far as comfort, ease of use and durability. But if it's not accurate what's the point.2 psi lower than my cars TPMS and another gauge I just purchased.

It's just OK.

I did like it initially, but that has not lasted, as the gauge held the first several readings for one car, but no longter holds any readings. I finished with one car where it worked as described, but it worked not at all on the second car. While I purchased it in July, I have not used it until today. Since the first time out of the box was today, dust on an O-ring seems implausible, but I am willing to be berated for doing something wrong, Just tell me what I've done wrong. I want it work properly.

This gauge is very accurate and well constructed, but the process of getting a good seal on the tire valve to get a pressure reading will frustrate you. You spend too much time adjusting the angle to get a pressure reading, and meanwhile you are releasing pressure trying to properly seat the gauge--so much so that I went back to using my old gauge. Recommend going with the "Joes Racing" gauge. You get a perfect seat on the valve first time every time, and its made in USA.

I bought 2 tire gauges, including this one. Unfortunately, this Tire Tek was almost 3 pounds off (lower) than the other gauge I bought. The other gauge was much easier to use and was verified accurate. Also, the head on this Tire Tec does not pivot at all, so it it is not as convenient to get it oriented and depressed to get a good reading. In addition, the air release button is a cheap spring-loaded button that was just not smooth operating. It will be returned. Look elsewhere.

This is the second pressure holding air gauge I have ordered from OdyseaCo and both read within one half lb. of a liquid damped reference unit I use to determine accuracy. Both seem to be quite high quality units, time will tell. For now I am quite happy with both.Addendum 5 Jan 2016...this gauge, after about 10 uses no longer will keep the air pressure to read after its removal from valve stem, hence the downward adjustment to two stars

it was working fine for a while but then digital gauge got messed up and stopped working and made this product useless. I have to set it up to 45 or 50 psi to pump 35 psi air to my tires. Sometimes this trick does not work either, it just stops pumping air completely and I have to try different things to get it working again. last time it took me 15 min to pump air to my bicycle's tire, go figure... Now i have to buy a new air pump since this product is not reliable anymore...

The same reason I never liked the screw on types. My tire was half flat before I got this thing unscrewed. It lets out air as you try and put it on, and I can't screw it on quickly enough.

So I took it off as quickly as I could. Got the old portable inflator out and did it the right way. The type that you push on with the lever.

Adding this. I bought a Sears Diehard portable battery/compressor/car starter back in 2007. Still works 100% and that's how I inflated the tires today. Took about 5 minutes each for 5-8 psi add. The bad part is having to stay there and look at the gauge, and it's a lot heavier. That's why I bought this little thing. Sadly, it will never work for me.

When I read the directions finally.

"DO NOT use compressor continuously for more than 10 minutes. Allow unit to cool for approximately 25 minutes between uses."

I guess you could read that one of two ways. But either way you read it, it makes the product almost unusable for tire maintenance. Combined with the screw on, YUCK.

This was a great pump while it lasted. Purchased this July 2015, and it finally bit the dust August 2016. Prior to this failure, I would've given it 4 stars.

The auto shutoff feature was worth the price alone, and is the primary reason I bought it. It was easy to set my desired pressure, turn it on, and walk away to do something else while I waited for it to fill the tire. It didn't pump terribly fast, but since you're not sitting there watching a needle, it doesn't need to. No complaints about speed for a standard passenger car or a small SUV.

The main problem I had with this pump was that when turning it on, it would sometimes only pump for a fraction of a second, and then seemingly stall out and stop. Pushing the on/off button repeatedly a few times would normally remedy this, and once it got going for good it wouldn't stop again until it hit the desired pressure. I never did figure out what caused this, but it was a minor enough inconvenience that it didn't bother me.

That is, until one day it simply wouldn't turn on anymore. I had just re-aired two of my tires from 28 to 32 psi, and then on the third tire it just wouldn't pump anymore. The backlight worked fine, as did the built-in flashlight, so I knew I was getting power. But no more air. Unfortunately this thing is going in the trash now and I'll be looking for a higher-quality one with an auto shutoff feature like this one.

So the good: the form factor of this is nice, portable and as others have noted the cords are long-enough. The light is a nice addition too. The instructions were straight-forward. The hose connected easily to my tire valve. I do not think it is any more noisy than any other inflator. And when it works I think it pumps reasonably quickly. (Pumping a vehicle tire is always going to take longer than say a basketball.)

The bad: Mine keeps turning itself off before it reaches the correct PSI. So it took multiple efforts to reach 36psi. Also, it also doesn't start immediately, requiring me to press the on/off button over and over for it to kick-in. Overall, since I bought these in case of an emergency tire deflation, I do not have a high confidence in it working when I need it most. Will likely return.

And yes, I double checked a firm attachment to the tire valve. And no, the inflator was not overheated or hot in the least bit.

I purchased this item as a CAR tire inflator. I own a 2014 Ford Escape. My tire pressure was low, and when I used this to inflate the tires, I couldn't get it back about 32 PSI. I was at risk of burning the motor out before I got past that number. My tires (and I checked like 5 times to make sure) have a greater than 40 PSI requirement. This is useless for what I needed it for. Instead, it will go in my beach gear back to fill up inflatables when we go to the beach. I wouldn't recommend. I am giving it two starts just because it is handy, but doesn't do the job it says it will

Not accurate. Not recommended. Purchased this tire pressure gauge in May 2017. It looks to be well made. Yesterday, I had the technicians at one of the local Toyota dealers check it and compare it to their gauges. I had had my tires filled with nitrogen earlier in the week. When I checked the pressure in my tires the next morning using my new Tire Tek gauge, they measured 4 psi lower than the specification. I assumed that the technician had not inflated them properly. I called the dealer and made an appointment to get the tire pressure corrected and check my gauge against their gauges. A technician compared my gauge to 5 different gauges owned by different technicians, plus the gauge on their nitrogen fill system. My Tire Tek gauge showed a lower reading than (10% or more) of the gauges that it was compared to. It showed 3 psi lower for 4 out of 5 of the technician's gauges and 2.5 psi lower on the 5th gauge. All the technicians use the same brand of commercial quality gauge. The Tire Tek gauge is repeatable. The tests at the dealer show that it is not accurate. Too bad. This gauge is still under warranty but the packaging has been discarded long ago. Don't know if it is worth the effort to make a claim.

Gauge broke. Super disappointed as I only used this once or twice.

Awkward to use, not accurate please give me my money back very disappointed

I received my gage in early December 20216. I went to use it for the first time last week and got no reading. My local tire shop checked my tires and filled them properly. Still no reading. DOA as many others have found. And I can't find out how to contact Tire Tek via Amazon. Grrr.

This LOOKS great. This LOOKS well-made (as much as you can expect for a tire gauge) Unfortunately, on a very cold night (and a week after return expired). I noticed a low pressure light on the dash. This is on a new car and didn't know how reliable the gauges were and want to fill it properly at a pump with a broken gauge. Put this on to get an initial reading and BOOM, fell apart in my hands! 4 loose pieces with no obvious way of putting it back together and screwing it tight (if that was even possible) I paid more for a pressure gauge for just the type of need. And it royally failed at that. "Premium" indeed. I'd hate to see their "cheap" one. Roll the dice and buy one, but there's a good chance you won't pass go.

Bought the first of these gauges and the pressure was off by 5 lbs relative to the two or three stick gauges I have. So I bought two more to see if I had a dud. Of the thee gauges, they were off by a couple lbs from each other. The inaccuracy of these gauges given the price is sort of hard to believe. Obviously I would not buy this product again. Looks pretty but not worth a darn!

I bought this after carefully reading many reviews and it seemed ideal. It worked beautifully, once, but when I switched to a second car's tires the next day it kept shutting itself off for no apparent reason, and when it actually ran for a minute or two the pressure reading was inaccurate and actually started to DECREASE while pumping. It says car must not be running, but my BMW does not offer the option of a live cigarette lighter socket unless it is. Also, in order to reach the spare in my wife's trunk (a sedan, not an SUV) I had to stretch the cable and hose beyond what seemed reasonable. An extra foot of cord would've been helpful. I sent it back and opted for a pump that actually said "be sure the engine is running".

Buyer Beware - notice this comes with a 30 Day Warranty - which is to say "NO WARRANTY"!

I purchased the inflator because of size and cost plus the stop feature for filling tire to a preset level.

The product worked OK - right out of the box - but it was noisy and created vibration that causes it to "walk" until it reaches a physical constraint. Really questionable in quality.

Had this come with a quality, 1 year proper warranty I might have kept it. But because it seemed to be of questionable quality, I thought I should send it back and get something that I could count on for being there when it was needed - whether in 6 months or 6 years. But 30 days? Come on!!!!!

In case you are interested in what I chose as its replacement: VIAIR 85P Portable Air Compressor. Price $41.28 total with Amazon Prime. A full one year warranty with clear return policy available in product details - something that seems appropriate for a legitimate product and legitimate company. Reviews of that product that say, basically, that it isn't shaking itself to pieces as it operates was also of great interest. This is something I could anticipate on about day 31.

Good luck with YOUR decision!

I didn't need it in the first 30 days and so the return is not available. The first time I used it, it blew the fuse of my car's 12V, so I originally thought it was a DOA. After replacing the fuse I tried to use it again to inflate my bike's tires and a soccer ball. It stops inflating way before the goal pressure, showing it has "reached" the pressure desired (checked with a pressure gauge). I thought that maybe the software is buggy and so I completely deflated my soccer ball and tired again, it worked for a split second and stopped. TLDR dont buy it!

I bought this b/c of price and good reviews. Started off great with the first car tire. Inflated it quickly within 2 minutes. Then when I tried the 2nd tire- the unit kept shutting off over and over again. It seems the unit overheats with less than 2min of use. I had to wait four- 5min between tires and by the fourth on it would barely stay on for more than 5seconds even with waiting. Waste of money and since I didn't use it for a while after getting- I missed the return window. Don't waste your time or money with this.

Update: One day past the 30 day Amazon return window, this shiny piece of cr*P stopped working completely. The light comes on but the compressor does not engage. Don't buy this. Spend your money on something anything else. I regret this purchase which is rare for anything I have purchased from Amazon.

It does work as advertised but the written instructions are very hard to follow. When you screw the tip onto the tire it starts letting any remaining air out while you fiddle frantically with the control settings. The wire storage is a joke. Yes, it is large enough to hold the wires how it comes from the factory but almost impossible to put the wires back inside for storage. The box it comes in is no help in storage either. I am already looking for another box to put the whole thing into. I just know the instructions and the wires and the connectors will be strung out all over the back seat and trunk after my husband uses it once. Instructions should be printed on the unit itself so you can know what to do when the flimsy paper instructions get lost. It does work as it says it will but really needs to be improved