Ring Automotive - RTC1000 12V rapid tyre inflator air compressor car pump with preset digital pressure gauge, memory function, 2 min inflation, LED light, carry case, valve adaptor kit

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Then at the bottom is a big power button that you can't miss - this gets the inflation process underway.

If you prefer, you can change from the default PSI to Bars or kPA by pressing down the dial (see below). It would make more sense for the Ring Connect app not to give you any tyre pressures at all and for you to fill them in manually. It also comes in a handy carry bag and various valve adaptors, making it easy to transfer from one vehicle to another.As mentioned before, driving on under-inflated tyres mean that there is more friction between the tyre and the road. The new range builds on Ring’s credentials, adding extra features to make the new range of inflators stand out in terms of performance, usability and design. It certainly beats the old foot-pump I used in bygone days, and is a lot more convenient (and probably more accurate) than the machines on garage forecourts. The rtc6000’s fast inflation, large digital screen and stable design means it is easy to use and give excellent performance. Delivered with a protective storage bag, this high-quality digital tyre inflator is a good choice if you are looking for a premium model complete with a USB port and a lamp.

Aside from a boxier shape, the RAC610 adopts a nearly identical design to the Halfords inflator, with silver and black plastic and a yellow power button that can be seen easily in the dark. We scored the accuracy, speed of operation, hose and power cord length, connector type, ease of use, displays and extras such as inflatable or ball adaptors. Ring Automotive claims 90 seconds is all the RAC900 needs to inflate a flat car tyre (13-inch to 35psi), which is impressive.the Ring RAC610 is, by quite a margin, the cheapest tyre inflator we reviewed, and that comes with some drawbacks — it’s analogue, rather than featuring a digital screen, and takes four and a half minutes to inflate a flat 13-inch tyre to 35psi, more than double the time of the RTC1000. a>

Halfords Autocentres Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 755309) and acts as a credit intermediary and not a lender, offering credit products provided by a limited number of finance providers, including Payment Assist. Not anymore; thanks to the Ring Smart Tyre Inflator, all you have to do is whip out your smartphone. Plus, they double up as incredibly quick pumps for bicycle tyres, sports balls and blow up beds, meaning you'll get plenty of use out of one.

Unlike other models, the display also features tyre pressure readings in PSI, BAR and KPA, so no more having to make complicated conversions from one type to another.

We liked the easy-read display and large on/off button, but it would have been better if there was a case or bag. The RTC1000 remains impressive with its protective, zip-up case, huge backlit digital display and large hand or foot on/off button.