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Hand tire inflator..

I picked up a little "Husky" branded unit from Homeless Despot when I had 2 cars and a truck in my driveway and a garage slightly bigger than a shoe box.

»www.homedepot.com/Husky/h_d1/N-2···okIe7Pzg

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You are not going to be able to hand pump a car tire.

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Walmart. They sell a 12v model from Chicago Pnuematic that has served me well and it's a pretty compact model as well. I've even used it out on a friends farm to re-inflate a tractor tire (no, not one of the big ones) after a rock pinched the beadlock out of place. Once we had the tire lifted off the ground and recentered the tire on the wheel, a few minutes later we had enough pressure to drive on it. No issues at all.
They're pretty inexpensive, I think I gave approx $20 for mine.
One thing I needed was one small enough to fit into the spare tire wheel well.
I have not had any problems with "overheating" but then I'm not using it as a daily tool either. It see's a little use at least once or twice a year and so far hasn't failed me yet. What more do you want for $20.

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I did it a few weeks ago. Multiple tires on one car. I am bitter because all the gas stations charge for air now.

Not as exciting as apple pie, but certainly do-able.
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This definitely isn't the cheapest option but why not go for a cheap air compressor? »www.harborfreight.com/3-gallon-1···275.html goes for $39.99 if you catch it on sale, and it's a very good compressor for basic tasks like filling tires, cleaning out computers, etc. I had mine for over a year before upgrading to a larger unit. Add another $9-12 for hoses and inflators and you're good to go.
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downside is that cannot be run off the car.

But I do agree at home it seems like a rather nice tool to have around. I have considered one even just for cleaning things out as it seems like a cheaper option in the long run than canned air
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I have a hand pump, but I normally use it for my bicycle -- trying to pump up a car tire will quite a bit of exercise, I can tell you.

If you really want a human powered pump, get a foot operated one like this: »compare.ebay.com/like/2809272809···var=sbar -- it's much easier to operate it than a hand pump.

Methinks the best option would be an electric pump -- either a 12V portable or a 110V air compressor. Harbor Freight has several, starting from a $5 - $10 cheapie to an $50+ high volume pump. The cheap one is good for very occasional use (it will wear out) the more expensive ones will usually last much longer.
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Re: Hand tire inflator..

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I bought one of these:

»www.lowes.com/pd_146781-40883-KL···_price|0

$40, 110v or 12v. I've only ever used it on 110v.

Seems ok to me. Sure, there are some negative reviews: there always are. But I figured for $40, and my intended occasional use, I didn't have to over-think it. It's very easy to use, which is why I chose this model.

reply to redxii
Just a heads up if it's not already been said, some air pumps at gas stations have a little button on the underside of it (left side) press it one or twice and you don't need to pay for air.

Places around here want $.50 for air.. that BS I haven't paid for air in over 4 years.

$1 for air around here. Last weekend, I bought the same inflator Dave linked to 2 posts up.

reply to redxii
Same here .75 to 1.00 for air.

reply to Bob
That's just nuts..

I'm going to be getting this one when I head down on the beach next year.

»www.amazon.com/Industries-MV50-S···AB9K8DED

I like the Kobalt one. You hook up the hose, its digital display shows the current pressure, you enter the desired pressure, press start, and it automatically shuts off at the set pressure.