I don’t own a tyre inflator but I think it’s time I get one.
I’m pretty certain if I added up all the times I paid for air at the garage I would have a pretty awesome tyre inflator of my own right now.
So before I buy one, I just wanted to ask the community what you currently own and use for a portable tyre inflator if you have one.
Thanks! 
When I got my Mk3 it still had the original inflator in it which I think is pretty good. It has a brass tyre connector (much more positive and rugged than plastic ones I’ve used) and has plenty of oomph. The tyre sealant goop which was in there too was well out of date so I carry a couple of cans of Holts TyreWeld in case of emergencies. The markings are in bars (but I grew up with PSI) so I’ve added a label with the correct bar equivalents for our cars.
Was going to say, the OEM inflator seems decent in my NC2.
In my daily, I have one of these Ring ones. Which replaced an older Ring model that lasted 15yrs or so:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ring-Automotive-RTC450-Digital-Inflator/dp/B09WDNX8D5
I’ve got an older Ring digital air pump, probably 15+ years old. It’s still going strong even though it behaved a little weird earlier this year but now ok👍
It sits in the garage as I have the original compressor that came with the NC in that.
Looking on eBay they are selling the inflator kits to suit Mazda’s, the Ring ones as above post come in at around £25
I dont like the electric ones. I never fully trust them…
If you don’t mind a bit of foot pumping action, I have one of these. It’s compact, and really lightweight. And it won’t ever have a seized motor or overheated pump…
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bikers-Dream-Analogue-Quality-Pressure/dp/B09HP5MSBZ
I have this for 1.5 years now and works pretty good.
I have use it for trackdays and whatsorts,
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08ZSR8N5P/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Just out of interest, does the original one cut out when it reaches the desired pressure?
Nice!
ASDA actually had these on the shelf last week. I picked up a can based on one of the previous posts about this recommendation. I would have been up ■■■■ creek otherwise if I had got a puncture.
The OEM compressor doesn’t cut out. It just has a dial in the front and an on/off switch. The pressure in bars that I’ve marked actually overinflate the tyre slightly and then I use a digital pressure gauge (the type which allows you to release pressure) to set the tyre accurately.
This Halfords one came out well for accuracy in a testing report a while ago.
Have the orig Mazda compressor in the boot, along with …a light weight mini spare for the NC.This is an alloy ‘enkei’ 16x4 space saver, finished in bright yellow (!) from a 1994 FD RX7.
Bought one of these recently, just to have in the garage…… saves unpacking the Mazda one and is useful for other cars .
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