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Caseman
Advanced Member
Username: Caseman
Post Number: 213
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 29, 2003 - 11:44 am: | |
I just order a set of "Oasis Off Road Trailhead Auto Tire Deflators". I orderd them from www.samsoffroad.com for 49.99 plus $5.95 shipping. This is the best price I have seen. I have not seen them in any of our local stores. has anyone else? |
Matey
Senior Member
Username: Matey
Post Number: 498
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 29, 2003 - 11:47 am: | |
caseman, no i have not seen them locally. was just looking at them on their website. $10 more from them. i have seen another brand sold in single units for $15 at some tackle shops. thanks for the link for a better deal.
barry |
Epoxymeister
Member
Username: Epoxymeister
Post Number: 116
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 29, 2003 - 12:08 pm: | |
Are these deflators basically valve stem caps that will not allow pressures greater than what they are preset for, meaning you have to install them when you get to the beach and remove them when you come off and need normal pressure?
I was hoping to find some that remained on the valve stem at all times and with maybe just a twist or a pull would deflate the tire. Then, when you get back to the pumping station give them a twist or push and fully inflate the tire. |
Caseman
Advanced Member
Username: Caseman
Post Number: 215
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 29, 2003 - 12:13 pm: | |
Barry,
There was another site that had them for $52.95 plus free shipping (reg ualr US Mail). But I had problems with thier ordering form and also there is no way to track the shipment. I want to receive them by Friday and most likely that would not happen. Here is the link if you want it.
www.mapgear.com |
Caseman
Advanced Member
Username: Caseman
Post Number: 216
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 29, 2003 - 12:54 pm: | |
Epoxy,
You set these for any psi from 8-20 and then screw them on. Deflates tire while you drive ( up to 20 MPH ). Once they stop you could leave them on. Then when you go home take them off and add air. You can get kits like you are describing but there are more expensive.
Here is one
http://www.klunev.com/page_rad_overview.htm
http://www.spidertrax.com/accessories_klv.htm |
Matey
Senior Member
Username: Matey
Post Number: 504
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 29, 2003 - 2:18 pm: | |
joe, i am wanting to get a set but having a hard time deciding on what range to get. my truck is an F250 and has 'E' rated tires on it that normally run 85psi max. i have been airing down to 25psi the last couple of weeks and been able to go with no problem. if i get any lower in pres my tires really start to mushroom out at the bottom. which makes me think i should go for the 20-40psi models. your thoughts??
barry |
Caseman
Advanced Member
Username: Caseman
Post Number: 217
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 29, 2003 - 3:24 pm: | |
Barry,
Check out this chart from Oasis to see what you should airing down to.
http://oasisoffroad.com/defGuideChart.html
Here is another opinion.
http://www.sierrajeep.com/airing.htm
I found this on the internet:
Harry Lewellyn from Ecological 4 Wheeling adventures recommends measuring the height of your rim from the ground at full pressure, then deflating until the height measures 75% that of full pressure. eg: If the bottom of your rim is 10" off the ground at full pressure, air down until it is 7.5" off the ground.
hope this helps. Joe
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Coolerpup
Senior Member
Username: Coolerpup
Post Number: 410
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 29, 2003 - 5:53 pm: | |
Oasis Deflators.....one of the best purchases i have ever made. Ive had mine for three years and not one problem. They dont make alot of noise like the "Tire Buddy" you find in most shops either. I paid 49.95 plus shipping I believe. They come with a low pressure gauge and a leather pouch for storage. Made of aluminum, very durable, ive never had to clean them either.
AllenC |