Automatic Tire Deflators - recommendations?

[DarkHosreJeepper]

Just get hte cheap ones on amazon and double check them the first few times.

that was i run they work well once you get them dialed in and check them like you said

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[shane h.]

I had the Boulder Tools versions of the screw on auto deflators. Got tired of always needing to adjust them to get the PSI I wanted. Moved to the ARB EZ deflator and never looked back. Faster. More accurate. Still carry the Boulders in case someone in the group doesn't have an air down solution.

 

[Deleted User 38384]

Hello Everyone,

Anyone have experience with Automatic Tire Deflators? I’m sure you all do

Any suggestions on which ones are the best? Or at least most used around the Jeep community.

Thank you.

I paid $80 for some Coyote Deflators a few years ago, and they work great, but they're a real hassle to dial in. Took me about 2 hours to dial in all four to the exact PSI I wanted.

Then I bought THESE off brand deflators from Amazon for $30 (apparently on sale for $20) and only took me about 20 minutes to get all four dialed in to 10 PSI. I keep this one in my Jeep at all times. It came with a nice sleeve that holds each of the deflators locked in by a elastic strap separately. So they don't move around, they don't bang around off each other on bumps, it's a really high quality packaging and a really nice quality deflator for the price.

I think we are at the point in the market where there are plenty of low cost options that do a great job without having to spend close to $100 on automatic tire deflators

 

[Gregg00ss]

I have over-sand deflators and they work awesome. Probably not the cheapest option compared to some on Amazon but I decided to abide by the buy once cry once theory this time around.

 

[yokramer]

I much prefer a system like this though

4-Tire Air System for Jeep JL (2018-Present) / Jeep JT (2020-Present)

 

[Sidewalk]

I had a set of Coyote deflators* and liked them enough I will consider buying another set.

*Some drunk (left the beer and pliers behind) broke into my Jeep and stole them, with my owners manual and a cheap set of headphones. But left all my camping supplies, refrigerator, and air compressor

 

[JEEPCINEMA]

I had the Boulder Tools versions of the screw on auto deflators. Got tired of always needing to adjust them to get the PSI I wanted. Moved to the ARB EZ deflator and never looked back. Faster. More accurate. Still carry the Boulders in case someone in the group doesn't have an air down solution.

I didn’t know ARB made this.

 

[Gregg00ss]

I much prefer a system like this though

4-Tire Air System for Jeep JL (2018-Present) / Jeep JT (2020-Present)

I have on-board air and a 4 tire system for inflating which can also be used for deflating. I still prefer my over-sands for deflating, much easier and quicker.

 

[JEEPCINEMA]

I paid $80 for some Coyote Deflators a few years ago, and they work great, but they're a real hassle to dial in. Took me about 2 hours to dial in all four to the exact PSI I wanted.

Then I bought THESE off brand deflators from Amazon for $30 (apparently on sale for $20) and only took me about 20 minutes to get all four dialed in to 10 PSI. I keep this one in my Jeep at all times. It came with a nice sleeve that holds each of the deflators locked in by a elastic strap separately. So they don't move around, they don't bang around off each other on bumps, it's a really high quality packaging and a really nice quality deflator for the price.

I think we are at the point in the market where there are plenty of low cost options that do a great job without having to spend close to $100 on automatic tire deflators

I’m gonna take a look at these.

 

[yokramer]

I have on-board air and a 4 tire system for inflating which can also be used for deflating. I still prefer my over-sands for deflating, much easier and quicker.

Not sure how its either quicker or easier. I used to run the auto deflators on my Xterra and they took the same amount of time. The only benefit the auto deflators have over the 4 tire systems is you can put them on and drive away, however you still have to stop and take them off eventually.

On top of that the few people that do use these I wheeled with back east I was usually done well before them with my 4 tire system.

 

[Medsker]

I use the APEX RPV Valves. It takes me longer to take the valve cap on and off then it takes to let the air out. Sometimes I use a gauge to get them more precise which takes a little longer but you can just time the air coming out too. I also carry a pair of JT Brooks screw-on ones in case someone else needs them.

edit: Here's the link: LINK

 

[TEAMSLO]

If you use a 4 hose setup to air up, you could use that as well for airing down and letting it equalize. It's not automatic but easy to monitor and equalize.

 

[TEAMSLO]

I use the APEX RPV Valves. It takes me longer to take the valve cap on and off then it takes to let the air out. Sometimes I use a gauge to get them more precise which takes a little longer but you can just time the air coming out too. I also carry a pair of JT Brooks screw-on ones in case someone else needs them.

This is what I have used for all my wheels. Although some designs of wheels don't work well with them as they may stick the valve outwards. Current rig has the Apex rapid deflator and use it with an ARB electronic tire gauge coupled with the ez flate rapid locking air chuck and life is great for airing down. Extremely quick and simple.

 

[Terrymo]

I have the ability to use my ARB 4 way hose system to delate, but still use individual deflators. I’m lazy and don’t feel like dragging the hoses through the mud to air down then putting muddy hoses away only to drag them back out to air back up. Doesn’t save any time or effort. I do plenty of things that don’t make sense

 

[Terrymo]

I use the APEX RPV Valves. It takes me longer to take the valve cap on and off then it takes to let the air out. Sometimes I use a gauge to get them more precise which takes a little longer but you can just time the air coming out too. I also carry a pair of JT Brooks screw-on ones in case someone else needs them.

edit: Here's the link: LINK

Can you set them to air down to a specific PSI? If so are they easier to adjust than the Staun style deflators?

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