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Old 03-11-2012, 04:23 PM
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Default Recommended aftermarket tire inflator?

My car currently has the spare removed. I've thought of replacing it but the factory inflator has gone missing. Any particular brand better than others?
Old 03-11-2012, 10:02 PM
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my cigarette lighter plug doesnt work so I keep a cheap foot pump in the trunk.
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There are plenty of Porsche OEM pumps on ebay like...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-Tire...#ht_500wt_1362
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None of the cheap 12v air pumps are really any good, they overheat quickly , I carry a "slime" brand compact inflator..from Wallyworld, may get a few uses out of it before the bearings go "'poof"

(no affiliations with slime ...besides my ex...or wallyworld)
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I have one in superb shape (45K mile car, never used), should you be interested.
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My car came to me without the inflator, but when my brother was selling his 2001 Audi Allroad he gave me his air compressor that was standard equipment in his car and I stopped looking for cheap porsche replacement.Here is one on e-bay for the fraction of cost of original:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Audi-Q5-Q7-V...a268cd&vxp=mtr
BTW No affiliation to link above.
Old 03-12-2012, 10:21 AM
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When I was piloting a lightened GTI, I went with a MiniCooper inflator. I forget the exact reason why, probably something to do with quality and size. Never had to use it though.



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