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 Recommendation for a tyre pump

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mushigen
post Jan 6 2021, 09:52 AM

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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Jan 3 2021, 02:30 PM)
Hi sifus, I plan to change my tyre from run-flat to normal ones. My car doesn't have a spare tyre, so need to get a good and reliable tyre pump.

Some consideration is between electric versus foot-pump - will electric pump damage the Tyre Pressure Monitoring System?

Budget up to RM150. Wheel is R18 if it matters. Is there any specification or brand that you recommend from personal experience?

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What do you intend to do with the pump? Inflate the tyre after patching it up yourself or inflate it to get you to the nearest tyre shop? If it's the latter, if the leak is bad enough to flatten the tyre (nails usually cause very slow leaks), a pump won't help much.

Do take note that for regular topping up of tyre pressure, you don't need much volume - I use a bicycle hand pump for that.
To inflate flat tyre, you need a lot of air so make sure to research and ensure whatever cute pump you buy can deliver that much air continuously.

mushigen
post Jan 6 2021, 10:09 AM

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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Jan 6 2021, 09:57 AM)
To inflate the tyre temporarily after puncture. I agree with you, so that's why need to ensure the electric pump can do the job. I am also looking to get a DIY patching kit for good measure.
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I'd also buy a manual bicycle pump as a backup and for peace of mind. You can use it to let the electric pump cool down.

 

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