Tire deflator - which one to get

[Gullible]

Hi has anybody out there used or seen the Sidewinder PSV tire deflators?

I'm thinking of getting some tire deflators and was having a poke around the internet.

I have to confess I like the Shuarn but at $90 a set there a bit steep for me. The ARB deflator that removes the valve is a bit large and bulky although it is very quick to use.

The side winder comes in at $50, is there that much of a difference between the makes?

[buzz66]

You only get what you pay for.

Never Skimp on your hobby.

I ve had the Staun deflators for years, they never stick, come with a leather pouch, one of those lifetime purchases.
Bit like an Engel Fridge, or Maxi drive diff lock, they will last forever!

[mike 90 RR]

Staun x2

[dirtdawg]

i prefer the arb one lives in the back of the disco and is very quick and easy to use

[MickS]

Vaughan...go the Staun...and they are cheaper than that at TJM at Carlton where i got mine...

[Gullible]

Well, that kind of sums it up. Not the wide variation in opinions that I was expecting.

It looks likes like I'll have to go the Staun.

I must say I hate it when I do go cheep and then end up having to get the more expensive one when the cheep one brakes.

[land864]

I use the ARB deflator.

It's relatively quick and you can deflate to whatever pressure you want.

I also use it just to check tyre pressures now and then , bikes , wheelbarrow etc.


I'm not sure but can you adust the Stauns for different pressures?

[MickS]

I'm not sure but can you adust the Stauns for different pressures?

Yes, they come pre-set at 18 or 20 psi from memory...screw on all 4 .... job done in about a minute or so. When airing up, I just use the pressure gauge from my tyre repair kit once re-inflated. But those things are cheap as chips from any two dollar shop or supercheap.

[Yorkie]

must admit i like the stauns but setting them to your preferred pressure can be tricky. using your spare tyre you drop to pressure required, then screw on each staun and adjust to the same pressure, by the time i have done all four the first one is at disired pressure and the forth is about 4psi lower.
not used the arb one but the ability to go any pressure easily certainly sounds more convienient.
cheers
yorkie

[MickS]

Confused now BB??