What's you go to for tyre deflation?

@ShoeysAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

I use Mean Monther's combo deflate, I found if you drill out the releif holes a little its much quicker, now for the inflation tests are you going to test pumps aswell?

@LockyourHubs4WDing

2 жыл бұрын

@@ShoeysAdventures we tested the ARB twin vs the Thumper Max a little while ago.

@vlfreak

2 жыл бұрын

my arb shit itself sitting in the door pocket (in its case) not being used, so im using a kings one these days. 👍

@JeremyPetho

2 жыл бұрын

I have 4 tyres connected to a 3/8 ball valve for deflation (with valves going to front and rear to allow for different pressures at each axle). Takes 1 minute 30 seconds to deflate 4 tyres from 40 psi to 10 psi. The valve core is not removed and the main time saving is only doing it once instead of 4 times. I also have an automatic inflator/deflator connected to it which takes about 6 minutes, I use this if I have something else to do while the tyres deflate.

@Agent.K.

Жыл бұрын

Apex valves

Great video especially with the trick of putting pressure down on the rim when re seating the tyre.

@LockyourHubs4WDing

Жыл бұрын

It definitely helps get an airtight seal at the bead!

Great testing mate! looking at the more common area (~40 down to ~15-20psi) they dont seem too far apart 🤔 how about the much talked about staun deflaters? thanks again! 🍻

@LockyourHubs4WDing

2 жыл бұрын

If you want particular pressures, just check out the graph and compare the start and finish. There seems to be a few people mentioning the stauns, I might have to drag out my set and give them a run.

I have 2 sets of Stauns, one set at 18psi for mud and sand and another set to 25psi for corrugations. I find this fastest (especially when the misso does passenger side side) and without being hunched over a valve stem. I put red heat shrink over the 18psi and black over the 25psi, it also doubles as a lock to prevent accidentally adjusting them when twisting them off and on. I did get the CampBoss adjustable Staun style but they are slower, the air hole is smaller and in fact the whole unit is smaller even the psi gauge is hard to read and set bang on. If they made them bigger they would be on a winner. Great video mate, just slapped subscribe and like. 👍

@LockyourHubs4WDing

2 жыл бұрын

I'm about to test the Stauns vs Campboss, keep an eye out!

I have never used a deflator, i have always just removed the schrader valve, you need to add the time of screwing on all the other contraptions. I've never lost a valve, but carry plenty spares any way. I have a purpose made screw driver type tool for removing the valve.

@LockyourHubs4WDing

2 жыл бұрын

I've got a blue handled one as well around somewhere! The issue is getting down to the right pressure using the screw out screw back in method. I suppose you would get better at guessing with practice, but couldn't get nearly as accurate as a guage.

@eroffroad5438

2 жыл бұрын

@@LockyourHubs4WDing i have a compact analog Jamec gauge in one hand, if I'm aiming for 15psi, when I'm getting close i put it on and off till i hit 16, then screw the valve in. If I'm a psi out, i just pick up a small stick to get it bang on.

@LockyourHubs4WDing

2 жыл бұрын

@@eroffroad5438 sounds like a plan, I might have to give it a go!

The fastest thing I use as I don't have to remove the valve is the ARB digital inflator since I bought one and saves having to remove the valve and ensures that I get the appropriate pressure I want easily.

@LockyourHubs4WDing

2 жыл бұрын

That works, it's a bit slow though.

A more useful comparison would be to time from the point where you get out of the vehicle until you get back in again with all 4 tyres ready to go. Or perhaps repeat that to drop pressures again for some serious stuff, back up again to a midpoint and back up to road speeds. I use a jamec auto inflater/deflater which isn't as quick as my arb deflater but I can leave it to do it's job whilst I do other tasks like adjust my shocks, remove valve caps or deflate one of the other tyres with an arb deflater, or umm visit a nearby tree/amenities

@LockyourHubs4WDing

2 жыл бұрын

I would have if I were comparing them to the likes of the Jamec Pem. Though, in all three instances here, you have to remove the core. That'll take a similar time for each test. Every time you can remove an inconsistent variable like people, you should, it'll make thrle data more accurate.

That was great - thanks for making the effort and documenting it. If I was going to totally deflate the tyre I'd just take the valve out anyway. Good luck getting the valve back in if you want to stop at 15psin though, so lacking the defrankenflator, I'd use the rapid deflator for hwy pressure to sand pressures. Another option I've been toying with is getting 4 of those set the pressure and screw it on jiggas - at least all 4 tyres are going down at once.

@LockyourHubs4WDing

2 жыл бұрын

Surprisingly, still slower than using a rapid deflator on each tyre, one at a time.

@BenMitro

2 жыл бұрын

@@LockyourHubs4WDing OK, didn't know that. Still it gets me out of the squat position, so its my approach to alleviate the knee and pot issues :)

@LockyourHubs4WDing

2 жыл бұрын

@@BenMitro hahaha, I've got the same issue! The reason behind this video is I'm developing (along with a couple of other blokes) is a digtal inflator/deflator. The issue with the current market offerings are the lack of performance at high rates of flow. That's what I want to fix. Oh and app intergration, everthing is better with bluetooth right ?

@BenMitro

2 жыл бұрын

@@LockyourHubs4WDing Sounds great! Good luck btw.

I have been using the automatic 'TRAILHEAD' tyre deflators for several years . There are different brands of the same principal but they work great in that you're not crouched beside your car for and length of time as you just screw them on and start driving. The only disadvantage is you need to ensure you keep them clean of debris before use.

@LockyourHubs4WDing

2 жыл бұрын

They look something similar to Stauns, it's just the lack of adjustability that would be an issue for me. I 4WD in all sorts of terrain, everthing from reasonably high speed outback roads, to snow and sand, that all require different pressures, so I would need a few sets!

@fifiandmax

2 жыл бұрын

@@LockyourHubs4WDing i can't recall their name but I have seen adjustable ones with the turn of a finger which would be ideal. Just need to keep them light so you're not restricted to crawl pace.

@heftymerv

2 жыл бұрын

I think it's the Boss branded ones that can be easily adjust, I have two sets of stauns from years ago that I use. I have an 18psi set and a 25psi set. They work although slow. Need a Frankenstein model...lol...

When in a group your only as fast as the slowest deflation

@LockyourHubs4WDing

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, but running bigger tyres than most of my mates, I was always the slowest!

Hi Simon, a typically well made and comprehensive experiment - backed by data. So obviously pulling the valve is the quickest way - no impediment to air flow. I was surprised that it took +2 mins to deflate tho. I have that Repco one you used as part of your setup, and it is quicker than using the old brass Staun's, but clearly not as fast as the Franken-deflator - bigger ID means quicker escape. Nice job mate. (seriously tho - 4x4 'tire' deflation? please......) or did you do that for the YT algorithm? How did you go with the EVC device? I like mine as with an E-throttle it can get a bit bouncy on the ruff stuff. Since fuel is so pricey atm, I currently have mine in Economy mode, which limits my revs and reduces my consumption.

@LockyourHubs4WDing

2 жыл бұрын

Guilty as charged your Honor! Yep, there will be occasionally strange spelling for SEO purposes. The throttle controller is working great! Not as much difference with a na petrol motor as you would expect with a turbo diesel, especially one that feels a little laggy from the factory. The testing is still ongoing, I really want to map the input vs the output in the various modes. That's going to be tricky as the automatic mode is time dependant, still having a think about that one.

@muzzaball

2 жыл бұрын

@@LockyourHubs4WDing I read one comment where the guy said just man up and control it yourself, but I remember with my GU, one of the hacks off road was to put foam rubber under the throttle to help with the driver induced oscillations, but dialling up and down really works with my TD.

I dont get the obsession with speed when it comes to deflating, additionally I really hate disturbing the valve core. I use stauns to get it roughly down to the right pressure then finnesse it with the ARB inflation tool/gauge.

@LockyourHubs4WDing

2 жыл бұрын

Could just be me, I run larger tyres than most of my 4WDing mates, and hate being the last one either to deflate, or reinflate my tyres! And isn't everyone after a better mousetrap?

@DuncanMargetts

2 жыл бұрын

@@LockyourHubs4WDing Its not just you, I've seen a few videos with a focus on which is the fastest method.

@jozlod

2 жыл бұрын

I use knock off staun delfators. Quickest and easiest way to get on the beach. You can do all 4 at the same time, but even better, I Pull up at the carpark, put all 4 on, drive onto the beach, by the time I'm on the sand, they are normally deflated enough, I just stop either where we're parking, or along they way to pull them off. It's a pain waiting for anyone using any other method.

Why is it a race to deflate your tyres?. Who cares if it takes 5 minutes longer.

@LockyourHubs4WDing

Жыл бұрын

I run larger tyres and was always the last to finish inflating or deflating tyres. I want to be the first! :)