This tyre inflator from Tirewell is one of the most unique thanks to its powerful maximum PSI of 150. This means it capable of fully inflating a tyre in just two minutes! This is a compact compressor by AA and is in one of their car essential range. Like the others we have reviewed, it can inflate your tyre from flat to full in about 4 and 1/2 minutes and like the Ring, it is simple to use and have a one button on and off.

However, most manufacturers use the 13-inch tyre as a measure of inflation speed, so we’ll forgive Halfords that. In reality, we found that the Halfords Rapid Digital Tyre Inflator could take a 17-inch wheel from 22psi to 32psi — a range that you’re unlikely to need day-to-day if you’re diligent about keeping your tyres in good condition — in 1 minute and 36 seconds. It doesn’t look quite as snazzy as some of the others, thanks to the fact that it’s adorned in a cheap-looking silver plastic, but after all, you’re squatting on the ground with grease on your hands — elegance is already out of the window.

This compressor features a pressure preset function and the LCD screen displays four units of pressure readings. Set your pressure and the inflator will stop once it’s complete. Thanks to the memory function, you won’t have to adjust the required pressure for each tyre. Martin is an automotive enthusiast with a deep passion for all things cars. He has spent the last decade immersing himself in the industry, reading up on the latest models, attending car shows, and tinkering with his own vehicles.

You’ll first need to remove the valve caps (remember — righty tighty, lefty loosey); then attach your tyre inflator or pressure gauge, and compare the number that appears to the recommended pressure for your tyres — more often than not displayed in psi, and usually somewhere between 30 and 35. For most of our readers interested in an AA pump, this is the ideal solution. It’s a marked step up from the basic inflator above, offering simple operation. THE best tyre inflator could be your car’s best friend. Sure, it’s not the most glamorous bit of kit, but without air in your tyres your car will perform at a fraction of its potential. Ring is a market leader in the world of tyre inflators and air pumps, winning multiple awards for their designs. In fact, the RAC635 has outperformed its competition in functionality, reliability and speed in a number of tests conducted by independent experts.great option and can inflate your tyre in up to four minutes. It contains a bright LED light, making it to inflate and deflate your car tyres. The rotatory switch helps you easily swap between settings, while The compressor is small, at 20cm long, and weighs just over 1kg. A long air hose and power lead offer plenty of reach, although stowing them is a bit fiddly. The 635 includes a large white light, as well as a red one for alerting other drivers. There’s also a three-piece adaptor for use with bicycle tyres, blow-up toys and footballs, along with a padded case for tidy storage. With our vast range of some of the best inflators, you’ll never have to worry about low tyre pressure again. Not only is the key difference a digital pressure reading rather than analogue dial, but that also allows for a target pressure to be set, meaning the pump shuts off automatically when the desired pressure is reached. That’s really helpful if you could be distracted, for example people speaking to you and accidentally over inflating tyres while you’re looking away.