Tire Deflators

[roaniecowpony]

I just use these, I use my timer on my phone and when it hits 2 minutes I'm down to 18 psi. Just put all 4 on at once and remove them in the same sequence and in 2 minutes you're gold! This is for my current 295/70/17 so if you're running 37s it might take 3.5 minutes, just a simple few minutes w/ your stopwatch to get the time down

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QMPVYK9?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

This part made me think of "I'm so fast, Howard, I can turn off the lights and jump in bed and be under the covers before the room gets dark."

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[roaniecowpony]

Am I seriously the only psycho here that uses the back of a tire gauge to drop pressure?

I can't fathom dropping pressure being this big of a deal. I'm on 37's so maybe the peeps with 39's and 40's that big fancy deflators make sense for. ?‍

I've been doing by depressing the schrader, but it's slow and you have to squat like a Chinese worker counting parts in a valve stem factory.

 

[donmontalvo]

I use an ARB deflator, much quicker than those tiny deflators that just press the valve stem in.

https://www.4wheelparts.com/p/arb-e-z-deflator-kit-brass-arb505/_/R-BHWQ-ARB505

I use an ARB Dual Compressor (mounted under passenger seat) and a MOREFlate to inflate:

https://morrflate.com/shop/morrflate-multi-tire-air-kits/morrflate-quad-4-tire-air-kit/

The MOORFlate can be used to deflate all four tires, but I don't like to be the last one off the trail.

 

[4x4Punk]

I use these:

Amazon.com: Tire Deflator Kit Universal Adjustable Pack of 4 : Automotive

I generally run off-road at 12-14 psi. I have these set to about 16, and they're fairly accurate. Then I fine-tune by hand with a phillips head screwdriver and the bleeder valve on my gauge. It's not 100% automatic, but it beats kneeling on the ground waiting to bleed 20 pounds of pressure x4.

 

[FRV]

I think this is one of those things that so many people complicate unnecessarily. I have a core extractor and a simple pen pressure gauge. I spin the core out. Takes about 3 seconds. I pinch the core on the end of the extractor as it comes out so I don't lose it or drop it in the dirt. In the other hand I have the pen style pressure gauge. I check the pressure as the air is rushing out a couple times and when it gets to about where I want it (15-18) I screw the core back in. Done. Couldn't be easier--or faster. I have some extra cores just in case but have never lost or even dropped one. Keep it simple. My wife suggested we get another extractor and pen gauge. Then, she could do one side of the Jeep and I the other. Twice as fast. Probably under a minute and a half to do both sides.

 

[Hard Rock Jeep]

The JT Brooks deflators I bought are extremely accurate. Easy to use as well. Still about $100 though. Worth it IMO.

Been using JT Brooks for years. Easy to set to just what you want. Fast enough. Want faster? Pull on the plunger and release. If it shuts off it is ready. I don’t really like the idea of taking the valve core in and out repeatedly, particularly in dusty, dirty and “Jeep” like conditions. You kind of need that thing seated properly.

 

[FRV]

Well, in theory I suppose you could get contamination on them. In reality, not likely.

The threads on the core are always buried under your finger pads. you never remove the core from the end of the extractor. The threads are not exposed to the elements. You hold it like that till it's reinstalled. You don't hold them lose in your hands. If you dropped one in the dirt you can install a clean spare. But I have never dropped one. No dirt can get in the threads in the valve stem either because the air is rushing out.

There is no faster way to deflate a tire that I know than removing the core. That's all an ARB deflator is doing by the way. But the core is contained inside the apparatus and I am suggesting it's not necessary unless you are prone to dropping things.

It's a technique that's fast and simple and doesn't require more money or more gear. It follows the KISS rule. But by all means, everyone should use the method that they are comfortable with and gets the job done.

 

[Rubigone]

I use the arb pressure control accessory for my arb twin, laziest and most accurate i could find. Surely not the fastest but i can have a snack or something while it does it’s thing. ?

 

[Sand Flea]

I like the buy once cry once mentality, but for as little as I'll use these, I'm wondering if this is a case where the brand name is nice, but the cheapies are "good enough".

Any words of wisdom to sway me one way or the other?

I use my deflators every time I go to the beach, so I spent the money on quality.

 

[CrownRubicon]

I have tried quite a few different types of deflators and my absolute favorite so far is: https://morrflate.com/product-category/morrflate-multi-tire-air-kits/

Air down all 4 tires at the same time AND equalize the pressure when you air up at the same time. Gone is all the twist on and twist off energy.

In terms of buy once, cry once, this is the way to go!

I recently added a twin ARB compressor and the combination is a win/win!

Hi all... overwhelmed by the options of tire deflators. I like the Staun 4-pack (6-30 PSI), but the $99.98 price tag is a bit off-putting since I can find literally dozens of other versions - that look absolutely identical - for as low as $13.

I like the buy once cry once mentality, but for as little as I'll use these, I'm wondering if this is a case where the brand name is nice, but the cheapies are "good enough".

Any words of wisdom to sway me one way or the other?

 

[Megawatt]

I would be very Leary of trusting the dash readout. I would also be interested to know if the TPMS gave up to the second updates.

Why? My dash readout in my 2013 JKU and 2022 JLUR have always been accurate and always a fast readout while airing down or up. Verified with many different tire gages.

 

[BillInDanville]

Why? My dash readout in my 2013 JKU and 2022 JLUR have always been accurate and always a fast readout while airing down or up. Verified with many different tire gages.

Good to know.

 

[cosmokenney]

Hi all... overwhelmed by the options of tire deflators. I like the Staun 4-pack (6-30 PSI), but the $99.98 price tag is a bit off-putting since I can find literally dozens of other versions - that look absolutely identical - for as low as $13.

I like the buy once cry once mentality, but for as little as I'll use these, I'm wondering if this is a case where the brand name is nice, but the cheapies are "good enough".

Any words of wisdom to sway me one way or the other?

When I was gearing up my JL I saw nothing but bad reviews on the screw on type that you just trust will get you to the desired PSI. So I got one of these and, although it may be slower, it works every time for 1/4 the price of the ones you mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078T18YMC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Megawatt]

When I was gearing up my JL I saw nothing but bad reviews on the screw on type that you just trust will get you to the desired PSI. So I got one of these and, although it may be slower, it works every time for 1/4 the price of the ones you mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078T18YMC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have the same type but from Currie. Works great but what I don’t like is the valve core is brass. So I figure one day when I’m in BFE I will have a valve core stripped or damage. I keep it also in the Jeep and when someone doesn’t have deflators I pull that one out while my screw ins are working on my Jeep.

Now I also carry the deflators from Boulder (non expensive knock offs) purchased on Amazon. They have been working perfectly since 2014. I gave another Boulder set to my sister and they are still working also.

I read the same reviews on Amazon about these types but my experience is positive. When I go off-roading 90% of the people have screw on and nobody has issues.

 

[Megawatt]

For those that don’t know. The screw ons have a shaft in the middle that you can pull up to release more air once it stops at the pre set pressure if you need to go lower depending on the days terrain.

I set mine to 17 lbs, for me that covers 90% of the trails I do where I live. If I need less tire pressure I simply pull the shaft for a couple seconds and the vehicle TPMS readout will tell me where to stop.

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