Flat Tyre question post SHTF

[Devonian]

(23 April 2014, 21:14)Tarrel Wrote: A compressor is a good item to have, as it allows you to drop your tyre pressures for dealing with difficult terrain. Even a 2WD car can cope with slippery conditions if you drop the tyre pressures to increase flotation. When buying a compressor, don't be tempted to buy ultra-cheap. Many cheap compressors are sold on the basis of delivering a good pressure (psi), but for tyre inflation, volume of air delivered per second is also important. A compressor that's not up to the job will overheat during the extended time it takes to inflate just one tyre. (I know from experience!)

Too true, those little plastic £10-15 jobbies that most people have really are a waste of time.

If you are spending less than £50 on a compressor, or its one that connects to the battery via the cigarette lighter, then its not going to be up to the job. You need something substantial that connects directly to the car battery.