A4 (B6 Platform) Discussion Discussion forum for the B6 Audi A4 produced from 2002-2005

Off topic: Who here uses an air compressor at home to inflate their tires instead of going to the...

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 26, 2004 | 04:47 PM
  #1  
Mister.Sir's Avatar
Thread Starter
New Member
 
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 250
Likes: 0
Default Off topic: Who here uses an air compressor at home to inflate their tires instead of going to the...

gas station?

I'm looking for an air compressor that I can use to top up the air in my tires instead of always going to the gas station to do it.

Can anyone recommend a good brand where the air nozzle actually stays on the tire, and one that won't take a long time either just to increase the pressure by a few pounds.

Thanks.
Reply
Old Sep 26, 2004 | 04:53 PM
  #2  
EGainer's Avatar
AudiWorld Super User
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 19,653
Likes: 0
From: NC
Default

bike pump! wooo
Reply
Old Sep 26, 2004 | 05:02 PM
  #3  
user 46462's Avatar
Banned
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 12,339
Likes: 0
Default

I use the one avail. at Costco...its just fine.
Reply
Old Sep 26, 2004 | 05:13 PM
  #4  
Mister.Sir's Avatar
Thread Starter
New Member
 
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 250
Likes: 0
Default

What's the make and model that you bought from costco?
Reply
Old Sep 26, 2004 | 05:36 PM
  #5  
user 46462's Avatar
Banned
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 12,339
Likes: 0
Default sorry can't exactly remember, i lent it to a friend...but its available at their Tire Centers.

Its nice and portable. You can also get some on eBay or Amazon. Any brand is just about fine. You could check with your local Advanced Auto type store too. Prices range from $30-$100 depending on model.

good luck.
Reply
Old Sep 26, 2004 | 05:55 PM
  #6  
needforsleep's Avatar
AudiWorld Super User
 
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 22,571
Likes: 0
Default harbor freight is your friend....

I just ordered this one for $165 shipped.
Of course they sell smaller ones for around $100 or less, but I plan to do more than just inflate tires with it!

<img src="http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/photos/47000-47099/47065.gif"><ul><li><a href="http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=47065">Was on sale....but check for smaller compressors.</a></li></ul>
Reply
Old Sep 26, 2004 | 05:57 PM
  #7  
needforsleep's Avatar
AudiWorld Super User
 
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 22,571
Likes: 0
Default check these out...

if the link doesn't work then just search for "compressor" and then click on the link at the top to sort from $30-$100.<ul><li><a href="http://order.harborfreight.com/EasyAsk/harborfreight/results.jsp?ts=Sun%20Sep%2026%2018:57:16%20PDT%202 004">http://order.harborfreight.com/EasyAsk/harborfreight/results.jsp?ts=Sun%20Sep%2026%2018:57:16%20PDT%202 004</a></li></ul>
Reply
Old Sep 26, 2004 | 06:53 PM
  #8  
German Driver's Avatar
AudiWorld Super User
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 8,322
Likes: 0
Default one just opened up near my house. that is a great price, but im always worried about their quality

do they warranty their products?
Reply
AudiWorld Stories

Bringing Audi to Life for Audi Fans

story-0

New Audi A6 Allroad Is The Market's Coolest Wagon: 9 Things to Know

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-1

10 Strangest Audi Designs That Actually Made Production

 Joe Kucinski
story-2

2027 Audi Q7 and SQ7: Audi Upgraded EVERYTHING!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-3

Audi Unveils Absurdly Cool New Supercar: 10 Things You Need to Know!

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

The Highs & Lows of Every Audi C-Class Generation

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

Top 10 Most Expensive Audis Ever Sold on Bring-A-Trailer

 Brett Foote
story-6

10 Audi Features & Options We Miss the Most!

 Joe Kucinski
story-7

Audi Recreates Crazy-Looking Speed Record Breaker From 1935

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Coachbuilder Recreates the 1995 Audi TTS Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

Every Audi V10 Car Ranked!

 Joe Kucinski
Old Sep 26, 2004 | 06:56 PM
  #9  
Audi Junkie's Avatar
AudiWorld Super User
20 Year Member
Community Builder
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 19,469
Likes: 46
Default

Take it with you, flats are usually just slow leaks that are found too late.A pump saves jack+spare.
Reply
Old Sep 26, 2004 | 07:11 PM
  #10  
needforsleep's Avatar
AudiWorld Super User
 
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 22,571
Likes: 0
Default

ya, it's kinda hit or miss with the stuff they sell.....they definitely have a lot of crap there too
Reply



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 04:19 PM.

story-0
New Audi A6 Allroad Is The Market's Coolest Wagon: 9 Things to Know

Slideshow: Audi's latest A6 Allroad gets RS-style fenders, real off-road hardware, and enough personality to stand out in a market obsessed with crossovers.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-06-16 17:31:52


VIEW MORE
story-1
10 Strangest Audi Designs That Actually Made Production

Slideshow: 10 strangest Audi designs that actually made production

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-10 16:32:29


VIEW MORE
story-2
2027 Audi Q7 and SQ7: Audi Upgraded EVERYTHING!

Slideshow: Everything you need to know about the 2027 Audi Q7 and SQ7

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-09 06:02:56


VIEW MORE
story-3
Audi Unveils Absurdly Cool New Supercar: 10 Things You Need to Know!

Slideshow: Limited to just 499 units, the 987-horsepower halo car signals a new chapter for Audi performance.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-04 17:37:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
The Highs & Lows of Every Audi C-Class Generation

Slideshow: The highs and lows of every Audi C-Class generation.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:05:50


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 Most Expensive Audis Ever Sold on Bring-A-Trailer

People were more than happy to shell out big bucks for these cars.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 15:32:23


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Audi Features & Options We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: 10 Audi features and options we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 19:33:47


VIEW MORE
story-7
Audi Recreates Crazy-Looking Speed Record Breaker From 1935

Slideshow: Audi has recreated one of the wildest machines of the pre-war speed-record era, reviving a streamlined V16 racer that originally exceeded 200 mph in 1935.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:49:34


VIEW MORE
story-8
Coachbuilder Recreates the 1995 Audi TTS Concept

Slideshow: A Dutch coachbuilder has reimagined the original Audi TT by finishing what the 1995 concept only hinted at.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-05 15:17:58


VIEW MORE
story-9
Every Audi V10 Car Ranked!

Slideshow: Ranking every Audi V10 road car

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:11:56


VIEW MORE