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Which tire deflator do you use?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by TacoTim85, Feb 22, 2020.

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  1. Feb 22, 2020 at 11:26 AM
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    C41n

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    As TacoTim85 said in the OP I have this and I love it:
    $55 ARB ARB505 Deflator Kit 10-60 PSI Tire Pressure Gauge Rapid Air Down Offroad Kit With Recovery Gear Pouch (PSI)
    https://www.amazon.com/ARB-ARB505-E-Z-Deflator-Orange/dp/B004LQCDOA?th=1

    The PSI choice. Didn't see the digital option when I bought it, or I may have chosen that. I have considered getting the per tire deflators.
    $100 Staun Tyre Deflators | The Australian Original Tire Deflator | Automatically Airdown Tires to 6-30 PSI
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QBPBLWY

    or

    BILLET4X4 Trailhead Tire Deflators - Set of 4 (Red) - from (4X4 Off-Road Vehicles)
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005VF7M00/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8

    Have not done any research to see what one is better. I likely won't buy a new one, because the one I have works great.

    Only downside to the ARB is having to bend over or crouch down the entire time using it. I have some health problems here and there that make that hard for me some times, and I would love to screw one of these on each tire and just wait till they are done. That would be rad.
     
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  2. Feb 22, 2020 at 11:28 AM
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    TacoTim85

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    Maybe I will get some and we can try them out.
     
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  3. Feb 22, 2020 at 11:39 AM
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  4. Feb 22, 2020 at 11:40 AM
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    ez deflator for work rig. My rig use a Pen, Tire gauge or anything I can stick in there LOL
     
    grichg, Feb 22, 2020
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  5. Oct 26, 2021 at 12:00 PM
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  6. Oct 26, 2021 at 12:23 PM
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    I've been using Trailhead Deflaters for over 10 years.
     
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  9. Oct 26, 2021 at 12:58 PM
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    Staun. They work, my only gripe is that you can sort of over tighten them or under tighten them on the valve stem so you just have to be consistent in how you apply them.
     
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  10. Oct 27, 2021 at 10:58 AM
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    Like, so many.
    What do y'all usually air down to? 20ish?
     
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  11. Oct 27, 2021 at 11:10 AM
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    16-18psi typically.
     
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    16-18 psi as well.

    Don’t wanna go too low and have the tire come off the bead.
     
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  13. Oct 27, 2021 at 11:29 AM
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    12-15 PSI

    No worries about a bead popping off.

    I used to use staun deflators, now I use a quad hose deflator/inflator hose (Morrflate).
     
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  14. Oct 27, 2021 at 11:30 AM
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    What size wheels/tires?
     
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  15. Oct 27, 2021 at 11:34 AM
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    34s now, 31s before, using method 305NVs 16" rims
     
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  16. Oct 27, 2021 at 11:35 AM
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    That’s good to know. I was worried that 12 psi was too low.
     
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  17. Oct 27, 2021 at 11:43 AM
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    So did I, but I was encouraged by a friend to try lower PSIs as he's never had a problem running down to 12. Every PSI lower activates a progressively higher level of comfort and also grip. The rougher the terrain, the higher PSI I run. But generally a lot lower than I used to run.

    Don't blame me if you pop a bead, every truck is different :D:bikewhoops:
     
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  18. Oct 27, 2021 at 11:46 AM
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    Don’t blame you? But…. You are the reason I did it! Hahaha. Just kidding of course.
    The most I’ve gone down to is 15 psi and it’s always worked out for me. Good point on the different terrain vs psi’s.
     
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  19. Oct 28, 2021 at 10:33 AM
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    I use the deflator valve on the compressor hose that came with the Viair pump. Only problem is the gauge isn't accurate while deflating so I have to keep stopping and checking.
     
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