10 Reviews: Best Air Compressors for Car Tires (Apr 2024)

The AstroAI tire inflator is powered by the 12-volt battery system of a car. Plug it into the car’s 12V jack and activate the accessory mode to get the power needed to deal with a flat tire—at least enough to get it to a tire shop for repair. It also has an LED spotlight for improved visibility. This tiny pump fits in nearly any trunk and comes with adapters for pool floats and sports balls. It also has a lighted pressure gauge that is simple to read.

Works pretty good! Just got this delivered about a week ago and woke up to a tire at 10 psi today. Got the chance to test this out! Cord had plenty of reach, not noisy at all. Took about 9 minutes to bring the tire up to 35 psi. Being light and easy to use. I definitely recommend this!

by Amanda

This small inflator from Cycplus is an excellent option for a tire inflate that fits conveniently in a glove box or bag. This small pump is just around 7 inches long, yet it can fill automobile tires, motorbike tires, or sports equipment with up to 150 PSI of pressure. It also has an LED flashlight and a digital pressure gauge built in. It fully charges in two and a half hours and serves as a portable power bank for charging mobile phones and other devices.

I've used this to fill my car tires to around 30 PSI and my bike tires to 80 PSI. Seems like it can do 1 to 2 car tires per charge, and 4-5 bicycle tires. Works pretty quick for its size. [...]

by Nate

The cordless Ryobi 18V One+ Dual Function Inflator/Deflator is an excellent all-purpose model for inflating vehicle tires on the road or inflatables around the home. It’s extremely simple to use while still being lightweight and small enough to fit in a car. It is battery-powered solely and does not have the ability to connect to an outlet or a 12 V port. Since it is delivered as a bare tool, you will need a compatible Ryobi 18V One+ lithium-ion battery and charger.

Great for inflating bike tires and tipping off car tires. Also serves as a nice blower for work bench and when cleaning junk out for large tool maintenance.

by JOHN

The double-cylinder motor of this compressor boosts inflating power and efficiency. Inflating a standard vehicle tire size takes just 1.5 minutes. It weighs more than others, but it can be used with bigger vehicles such as SUVs, trucks, vans, RVs, trailers, and motorbikes. Instead of a digital display, the design includes a psi pressure dial. Furthermore, rubber feet underneath the compressor offer stability while minimizing vibration during operation.

I love this thing. It aired up way faster than expected. Previously I'd used a pancake compressor to air up tires on my Jeep and it took awhile. This thing puts that pancake to shame. I went from 20 to 35psi in 31x10.50 R15s in less than 2 minutes. I'll keep it in the car at all times.

by SuperCheese

The Kensun comes with a nearly 10-foot power cable that connects into a wall for usage at home and a 9-foot cord that fits into a 12V outlet in a car. It is simple to use by pressing the AC or DC button, depending on the power source. It has a maximum pressure of 100 psi, yet the pressure gauge shows 120 psi. Moreover, the model is quite lightweight at 4 pounds, but it’s the handle that makes it so portable. It can also be used as a garage tool or put inside the included bag and kept in the trunk.

My wheel barrow wheel was flat and I seen this product on Amazon. I purchased it and it was very easy to use and I not only inflated the wheel that was flat, but I quickly checked my car tires and put air in them as needed. It will make life easier for me and I couldn't be happier.

by Suzanne

The Tirewell double-cylinder inflation pump is powerful and capable of handling heavy-duty tires. Some of the metal fittings on the device may get hot, although the compressor itself stays cold. This is an excellent option for off-roaders who need to let the air out of their tires before venturing off the road. The compressor can be powered by a 12-volt socket or a car battery using the included clamps. The gadget also comes with a two-section travel case.

I love it wen my tire was zero psi i turned on the air compressor it sounded so alive for sec and calm down like how a vehicles rpm would wen u start ur car from cold start and it took no time to pump air in my tire. I was shocked how big it was and it put a smile on my face.

by TW

It’s usually difficult to find a 12V air compressor that can inflate large tires up to 33″ wide. However, the Viair 00088 88P seems to be in the sweet spot. This model includes a power cable that is 10 feet long and a hose that is 16 feet long, allowing you to go a considerable distance between the power source and the tires. The compressor’s maximum amperage is 20 amps, which is considerably superior to that of many others.

I had to replace a cheap pump that broke down when I needed to fill up a flat tire. This one fills the tire so quick. I carry it in my car and take it when camping.

by Weasleyoc

The Makita MP100DZ 12V Max CXT Cordless Inflator is a battery-powered device that can inflate a car, bike, or tractor tire to 120 PSI. It’s small and light, so there’s no need to carry a bulky compressor to the tire. The high-visibility pressure gauge displays the precise amount of air pressure in the tire. The MP100DZ may even be programmed to switch off automatically when the tire reaches the required PSI.

Great inflator, only used it on my car tires so far as I have a small leak I have to fill once a week, batteries do die quick but it's only 12v so what else do you expect? Just wish it would stay on without you holding the trigger

by John T.

The Craftsman V20 CMC3520B inflator is a high-quality tire inflate with a variety of power settings. This inflator operates on 110V or 12V electricity and includes a 4-Ah battery for maximum inflating power. It also comes with a 20-inch hose, a digital pressure gauge with a regulator, and cable and hose storage aboard. The CMCE520B has a maximum pressure of 160 PSI, which is sufficient for filling car and truck tires.

Worked well off of electric outlet and had cord to operate of car battery. Measures the tire pressure when you start. It has an automatic cut off when set pressure is reached.

by Jack

The versatile DeWalt 20V Max Inflator is the most feature-rich and user-friendly inflator in its class. The DeWalt includes a separate, high-volume hose for rapidly filling inflatable beds, pool floats, yard decorations, and other items, in addition to its high-pressure hose for inflating tires and sports balls. The best digital gauge, the simplest auto-shutoff function, big buttons, well-designed housing, and work light are all included with the 20V Max Inflator.

Great portability!! I've used it a dozen or so times for topping off car tires, filling ATV and lawnmower tires, and bicycle tires. Controls are very intuitive and easy to use. Very happy so far!

by jonathan