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AIRMOTO validation (done by me)
February 07, 2026, 03:44 PM
Johnny 3eaglesAIRMOTO validation (done by me)
After reading SIGFORUM positive reviews of the AIRMOTO tire inflator, they went on sale on AMAZON (-33%). I bought one, it arrived yesterday.
Today I conducted a simple test on two tires on my car. Tire #1: AIRMOTO read the PSI at 34.7. I then used my (Project Farm) highly rated ETENWOLF Digital gauge. It indicated 34.7. Tire #2: both read at 34.5.
Either they both are equally off or both are accurate. I'm going with accurate. I honestly can recommend both..
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February 07, 2026, 04:49 PM
Pipe SmokerA tip. It has a USB-C jack for recharging its battery. But you have to use a USB-A power source.
I returned my first one as defective before i discovered that. No hint in the little manual. It did come when a USB-A => USB-C cord, but I thought it was optional.
My only USB-A power source is the one in my car. OK, after I learned the trick.
Serious about crackers. February 07, 2026, 05:04 PM
P250UA5I can attest that mine matches the onboard TPMS in our Expedition.
I ran it dead twice filling a 275/55-20 that was about 15psi low.
Otherwise, it works great for car tires. Used it on my Mini and Fiesta, and bicycle tires for the kids.
The Enemy's gate is down. February 07, 2026, 05:17 PM
Johnny 3eaglesI think I have the recharge situation covered. My car has USB-A ports, I have long USB-A to C cables. My Antigravity XP-1 Jumpstarter also has USB-A ports.
When it warms up I'm going to stress test the Airmoto by trying to fill a 245x45R20 from 10psi to 35 psi.
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February 07, 2026, 05:27 PM
P250UA5I'll be impressed if.you.get it in 1 full charge.
Also, the fill hose gets quite hot on an extended run.
The Enemy's gate is down. February 07, 2026, 05:54 PM
Johnny 3eaglesI'm not going to need it until I need it.
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February 07, 2026, 06:22 PM
P250UA5quote:
Originally posted by Johnny 3eagles:
I'm not going to need it until I need it.
Yep, and in that sense, it's great in a pinch.
The Enemy's gate is down. February 07, 2026, 06:35 PM
Pipe SmokerFor me the primary benefit is that it’s so much more convenient and correct to top up my auto tires with the Airmoto. I can do that in my garage without driving an inch. Topping up the tires to recommended pressure is properly done while they’re cold.
And I used to hate horsing the spring-tensioned air hose around at my Chevron station.
Serious about crackers. February 07, 2026, 06:43 PM
P250UA5I'll use Costco when we're there, otherwise, the Airmoto is much easier than dragging out my big compressor
The Enemy's gate is down. February 08, 2026, 10:00 AM
BOATTRASH1I bought several Airmotos several years ago for Christmas presents. We keep one on each vehicle we have.
I only use them to top off 3 or 4 pounds on our vehicles. The tires on my trucks need a compressor for any more due to the size.
I have helped one older lady top off her tires once at a gas station. Her check tire light had come on after the first temperature drop of the year.
I do use them as tire pressure gauges as they match the TPMS numbers.
They're great for the riding mowers, bicycles and even the pressure for the steering on the yacht I run.
February 08, 2026, 11:01 AM
Pipe Smokerquote:
Originally posted by BOATTRASH1:
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They're great for the riding mowers, bicycles and even the pressure for the steering on the yacht I run.
Interesting. Could you explain a bit about:
“and even the pressure for the steering on the yacht I run.“ ?
Serious about crackers. February 09, 2026, 01:49 PM
BOATTRASH1quote:
Originally posted by Pipe Smoker:
quote:
Originally posted by BOATTRASH1:
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They're great for the riding mowers, bicycles and even the pressure for the steering on the yacht I run.
Interesting. Could you explain a bit about:
“and even the pressure for the steering on the yacht I run.“ ?
The yacht I run has hydraulic actuated power steering that is pressurized to 35 psi. The little tank in the pump room forward of the engine room has a small hydraulic tank with a valve on top. Lot easier to go in there with the Airmoto than to rig a hose up to the door compressor and drag it up there.