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Product Review: Slime Heavy Duty Tire Inflator

IndyHummers

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Picked this up at Wally World a few days back and loved it do much I figured I would write up a review on it. If this is in the wrong spot, feel free to move it, I didn't see a review section or anything.

Slime advertises that it's for 4x4's, RV's, SUV'S, and trucks so I figured I'd give this a try when I received a low tire warning on my 3. I was hesitant at first because I've had problems with other pumps not having enough power to get our 3 past 35 psi (cough cough h2 compressor cough) Sorry about that, anyway, I picked this up and slapped it on the 3 and while it didn't inflate the tires in 3 minutes (they call a standard tire a 195 haha) it did take me by surprise and inflate the first tire to 52 psi MUCH faster than I expected and to my surprise. After I let air back out of the tire I did the other 3 in no time and decided that it was totally worth it. On to some pictures.

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Standard box, located pretty much anywhere but Walmart had the best price at 55 bucks, worth every penny.

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Comes in a cool carrying case that fits nicely in the storage compartments which is a plus!

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Opens up to two seperatw storage compartments. One for the I believe 16 feet of air hose and the second for the compressor. The air hose is a screw on type which I liked because at 6'3" and two blown out knees it's a PITA to kneel next to the truck. It also comes with standard accessory pieces to inflate footballs, etc. and an led light which has a separate switch.

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Here it is assembled. I should point out that it's a cigarette plug only, which has a port to stick the plug into when it's being stored so it doesn't get damaged.

Slime really thought of it all with this product. It's convenient, fast, and the gauge is very accurate and for $55 bucks is a great value for me.

Thanks for reading, wheel on brothers!
 

Hans3T

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Interesting. Thanks for sharing. Seems like a small investment that could help some folks who are in a pinch down the road.
 

alrock

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Cool, glad it worked well for you. I've been lucky that my Costco special has held up for four years now. A little worse for wear but gets the job down (slowly)
 

H3nightrod

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Illinois
I had seen this on tv show I think was Trucks. I was curious too and might even consider this mod along with the air suspension so I can make sure I'm leveled while towing without a inboard air compressor or having to stop at a gas station
 

Scarsman

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Did you happen to time it? What size tires do you run? I was going to get a different compressor soon, and that one looks like it might be decent. Right now I just have a Costco jump box/ compressor, and it is slooooooow with my 37"s.

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IndyHummers

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Murfreesboro, TN
No, I didn't time it, I would have to say from opening the box, connecting the air hose, and the few times I stopped to admire the quality, connected it to the tires ( avg starting psi was around 30 but the lowest was about 22) over inflated the first, stopped to go inside and open moving boxes to find my deflator which I brought in for some reason, gave up then tried to find my cyclops, deflated to 40, started inflating again, got pissed off because I was eye level with the scratches from getting keyed, walked to the other side, filled those tires, packed it all back up, started it and saw the same low tire warning, got pissed off again, shut the truck off, then went inside and poured a jack and coke was all about 20 mins or so. I run 33's on the h3 and honestly think I could get done after wheeling in about 10 mins.

As I said earlier, the big thing for me is the screw on air hose, just connect it, turn it on, and sit in the truck and wait for a few. Hope I answered your question haha.
 

Bigunit

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I ordered the Slime two cynlinder one last night:

http://www.powerequipmentdirect.com/Slime-40026-Air-Compressor/p7634.html


I'll post up a review as soon as it arrives and I give it a test. My Costco one was a little too slow, so I'll be able to comapre the Costco 12v inflator, exactly like the one that Alrock has, to the 2-cylinder Slime 12v inflator. Hopefully, it won't blow the seams and seals on the inflatable toys! :giggle:
 

JR3T

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CA
Noticed Amazon has this single cylinder Slime Pro pump as a lightning deal at 2pm PST today (1/12) if anyone is interested in getting one. Current price is $52 so lightning deal should be around $42 (my guess) with free shipping and no tax in all but a couple states. This deal will probably only last an hour or less. With the cigarette style connector, this pump is limited to about 15amp max per the specs. So, this pump will take a bit longer to inflate your tires than other higher current/flow pumps that must utilize battery clamps.
 

Scarsman

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Bigunit

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Yes, I will post up a review later because I want to post some pics of the 2 compressors that I compared.
 
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H3slate

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:corn:

Curious to see how the Costco model does, I have it and wouldn't mind finding a better replacement. It works great, especially for the price.
 

Bigunit

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I promise you - you will be surprised with the results! I also plan to replicate the testing again to confirm my findings from Monday!
 

Scarsman

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:corn:

Is this the Costco battery jumper/compressor unit? I have one of those. Works good and will run a looooooong time, but is really slow. The one I have is the bigger one they had before the one they have now.
 

Bigunit

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Is this the Costco battery jumper/compressor unit? I have one of those. Works good and will run a looooooong time, but is really slow. The one I have is the bigger one they had before the one they have now.

Scarsman,
I think it's the same one as yours - but let me know for sure once I post the pics. That will be good for everyone to know.
 

H3slate

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:corn:

Is this the Costco battery jumper/compressor unit? I have one of those. Works good and will run a looooooong time, but is really slow. The one I have is the bigger one they had before the one they have now.

The "costco" compressor is the red one I have. It has been sold under a couple of different brands. You can find it on amazon for $60.

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