What's a decent portable 12v air compressor for 32s and 33s?
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Look into the Viair 400P. You can find it on Amazon Prime for about $160 if you are patient. [Not on sale as of 5/4/2020.] Register for Amazon price alerts at camelcamelcamel.com and you will receive an email when it reaches your target price.
I own a 400P. I also have a Viair 400H hardmounted in my LJ. The 400P is well suited for 33" tires and can also handle 35's without issue.
https://www.viaircorp.com/portables/400p
https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/how-to-simple-onboard-air-for-your-tj-lj-viair-400h.10235/
I own a 400P. I also have a Viair 400H hardmounted in my LJ. The 400P is well suited for 33" tires and can also handle 35's without issue.
https://www.viaircorp.com/portables/400p
https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/how-to-simple-onboard-air-for-your-tj-lj-viair-400h.10235/
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MV50 is great for a first compressor. Many of us use it for many seasons and still have the original in working condition as a spare (including me). It's similar in performance to the next step up and is well under $100. Like @Mr. Bills says, any Viair is just fine and a step up in performance and price. The last option is the ARB, another step up in price and a huge step up in performance. Personally I'd get an MV50 and go with that until I could afford the real deal, the ARB. It really is designed for this sort of thing, not an air suspension compressor that happens to work.
Agree with this, I have a 400P, a 480C and a 485C. The 400P is a phenomenal portable compressor.
I use the T-Max air compressor. (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0026JJLDK/?tag=wranglerorg-20)
There are two versions. 5.6 CFM and 2.5 CFM. I have the big one.
Not major brand, but I am quite happy with it. (I bought it only around $100, budget was a major factor for me)
Note: It is an open air flow compressor, it does not have a pressure switch, but you can install one on your own quite easily.
There are two versions. 5.6 CFM and 2.5 CFM. I have the big one.
Not major brand, but I am quite happy with it. (I bought it only around $100, budget was a major factor for me)
Note: It is an open air flow compressor, it does not have a pressure switch, but you can install one on your own quite easily.
I carry this one and like it so far. Works fast....
GSPSCN Silver Tire Inflator Heavy Duty Double Cylinders with Portable Bag, Metal 12V Air Compressor Pump 150PSI with Adapter for Car, Truck, SUV Tires, Dinghy, Air Bed etc
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077N9PXV3/?tag=wranglerorg-20
GSPSCN Silver Tire Inflator Heavy Duty Double Cylinders with Portable Bag, Metal 12V Air Compressor Pump 150PSI with Adapter for Car, Truck, SUV Tires, Dinghy, Air Bed etc
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077N9PXV3/?tag=wranglerorg-20
I bought this cheap unit two years ago to fill the void until I installed a good quality onboard air system. It has flawlessly filled my 33's dozens and dozens of times. I usually loath cheap tools, but I won't get an onboard air system until this one dies. That may take a long time. It still looks, sounds, and operates like new.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06ZXR9P6R/?tag=wranglerorg-20
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06ZXR9P6R/?tag=wranglerorg-20
Also own the Vair, I got the RV version with the longer hoses and run time, works out if I need to use it pulling the travel trailer since it has 60 ft. of hose length. On the jeep the ARB is mounted, for lockers and air up. Both have worked great.
I'm also a Viair fan. I'm not airing down a lot so the inflate rate isn't a big deal for me. I purchased the 88p and I'm pretty impressed with the output of the little thing.
I’ve got the big viair too and it pretty fast filling 33’s mounted mine in the back on an aftermarket shelf on the passenger side the 12v clips easily reach the battery from the open Passenger door or window And the air hose reaches all 4 wheels.
You win. I only have two Viairs.
(Plus one of those ubiquitous "cheap" Chinese red compressors with blown reed valve that will run all day but pump zero air that didn't work all that well to begin with and which in my humble opinion is a complete piece of dog waste but don't get me going on a rant about how I really feel about those things.)