Flobbery

[wayne49]

Actually, I have a 3 gallon 125 psi AC compressor that will shut down before 85, even though I had set the control to 100 psi. I had to release air from the tank to force the compressor to run long enough to get the tires to 85.

Did not spend enough, I guess. Anything larger would not be man portable and taking up too much space.

 

[bullfrog]

I was mistaken my home compressor is a 2HP 4.3 gallon double stack one I bought 20 years ago on sale at a local auto parts store for $99.99. They are today $250 or more, guess it is about time I change the oil in it! I can barely lift it so yes a wheel kit would be good.

 

[highdesertranger]

Here's a tip,

Compressors that you don't add oil to(oil less) usually can't build a lot of pressure. They get to hot. Or should I say they can't do it over the long term. Most of the time they have a Nylon piston and/or rings.

Highdesertranger

 

[crofter]

Thanks for all the responses. Sounds like what I need is not going to be handheld. 

I have access to good air pressure here at my home base to get everything topped off for now (van idiot lite is going off for tire air pressure, and they are at 60 pounds). 

Does make me reconsider carrying the generator on the road to run bigger power tools, like an air compressor. Don't they mount air compressors in low riders to run their shocks up and down?
-crofter

Oh they are hydraulic. Link to video.

 

[highdesertranger]

Some low riders use air compressors, Viair is one they use, but they use multiple compressors. Some off roaders say one called MX-50 is good I searched that and found nothing so that name is probably wrong. I had a Viair and found it lacking. My Chevy now has an engine mounted compressor nothing compares to that.

Highdesertranger

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

 . . . Some off roaders say one called MX-50 is good  . . . My Chevy now has an engine mounted compressor  nothing compares to that.

I think you mean MV-50.  I carry a modified one; it is ok, it takes me about a half hour to air up my 275/70-17s from 30 to 70 lbs with probably more cool-off time between tires than is needed.

No room in my engine compartment for a compressor.

 

[highdesertranger]

That's it, thanks Spiff. Highdesertranger

 

[crofter]

MV-50: here it is at OReilleys, but out of stock. Just have to wait for shipping to catch up. On sale at Walmart but also out of stock.
-crofter

https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/...ressor/qin0/mv50?q=MV-50+air+compressor&pos=0

 

[wayne49]

On ebay with a 100% rated seller located in Simi Valley, CA.

If you cannot do FEDEX (the default) check about other shipping methods.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/SuperFlow-...tor-4X4-Truck-SUV-RV-tires-MV-50/294118091392.

I have no affiliation, I bought one for myself, to replace my bulky AC air compressor, that doesn't work so well.

 

[wayne49]

Update: they shipped it USPS.
Don't know why it said FEDEX at first.

 

[crofter]

The ebay listing you posted says out of stock also. You must have the last one.
-crofter

 

[bullfrog]

The little Harbor Freight Pittsburg tool metal one (not the cheaper yellow one) I have will pump from 0 to 76PSI in 15 to 20 minutes, overheat and shut down for about 20 minutes to cool. About 20 minutes later it will restart and you can top off tires to 80PSI. It has an aluminum connecting rod and piston so no real harm is done. It has worked well for emergencies. I usually run it 5 minutes and let it cool 5 minutes just cause I can and it has lasted a couple years now fixing a half dozen flat tires.

 

[RVTravel]

Is flobbery similar to flim flammary

 

[outermostsoul2]

When I was in Washington state , I forget what the tire store called it but they would cut grooves across the tread of the tire in the winter if you wanted them too. They said it let the rubber open up and grip more. I watched them do it, it looked brutal a spinning cutting wheel going across the tread cutting those grooves. I don’t know if they still do it but they said it worked. This was back 15 years ago maybe the process has changed .

It was called siping and they did it at Les  schwab tires.  I lived in Eastern OR  back then probably haven't seen them advertise that service since late 80s maybe .  Les Scwab the man was from Central OR ( my X father in Law knew him) His business changed a lot once he was no longer hands on.  It used to be the best but nothing but high pressureand push the sales now.  I will never go back.  I am sure they no longer help people get more life /use out of tires when they would rather sell than service.

 

[bullfrog]

^^^You can still order tires like that, in fact some off road tires have incorporated it into their tread designs.

 

[crofter]

Is flobbery similar to flim flammary

Flobbery is How well the tire rubber grips the road. This is the place to tell us about your tires. What are you running?
-crofter