Every vehicle manufacturer will specify the proper amount of air pressure needed for your car’s tires. Under-inflated tires are dangerous since they increase the risk of skidding. Low tire pressure ...

Should you get a portable, automated tire inflator? I test the VIAIR EVC31 PRO: it’s a compact, capable tire Inflator tested in real-world scenarios. The VIAIR EVC31 PRO is a compact, powerful, and ...

This article was updated in September 2025 with new products and information. A portable tire inflator is an important tool to add to your vehicle's emergency kit. But, as with many things in the ...

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As product manager for tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) at Bendix, Jon Intagliata intimately knows how even a small difference in tire inflation pressures can reduce fuel economy and decrease ...

There are a lot of misconceptions about load and inflation pressure. Probably the most common is the myth that the maximum pressure molded on the sidewall of a tire is necessary to carry the vehicle’s ...

A portable tire inflator is an important tool to add to your vehicle's emergency kit. But, as with many things in the automotive market, there is a plethora of confusing options to choose from. How do ...

Which tire inflator is best? Flat tires are one of the most common reasons people get stuck on the side of the road. If all you have is a slow leak, equipping your vehicle with a portable tire ...