Anyone with Staun Tyre Deflators. Do you like them? Do you have any problems with them? Would you buy them again? My two son's b-days are coming up and I'm starting to think of presents. I like the idea of automatic deflators.

 

Got 'em, love 'em.

A definite must-have for a 4x4 IMO.

 

I really like my automatic deflators. Well worth the cost. I have the Oasis trailhead ones.
http://www.parksoffroad.com/prodrevi...asis/oasis.htm

I have no experience with the Stauns.

 

i have a new set i cant use becaue of my wheels if you need a set

 

I also had the Oasis deflators but had difficulty getting them all to reach the same PSI. I am sure I am missing something (probably just pateince with intial setup). After a few uses though some got clogged or just stopped working... so I gave up and got this:



I really, really like the way it works. Pulls the core right out and air just screams out. I have noticed I can drop all four in the time it takes the Oasis to drop all four... plus I feel with the gauge it is far more accurate. In addition, I can vary my pressure easy for different applications.

ARB makes one just like it.... or Currie makes it for ARB.... I am not sure which.

From Currie they are around $35.

 

I got some for Christmas, used them once so far with no problems. They seem to be very well built. So much more convenient than using the end of my key.

 

Friend uses them on his Rubi and loves them. He gets his tires down to 10psi in no time.
While I'm still messing around with my valve core tool and pressure gauge.

 

i just have the screw on valve stem depressor type. 10 bucks shipped on ebay. worth every penny not having to crouch next to a tire for 5 mins with a key...

 

I say Oasis. I have used the past 2 years on the beach and they never let me down. Good price also.

 

I'm favoring the Stuans because of the restart feature.

 

What's the restart feature?

 

If I had to do it again, I would probably go this route. Thanks for posting that up Steve. I havent seen one of those but I like the fact its easily adjustable and definitely more accurate.

 

I have seen the ARB one, it is in the new catalog.

So how does it work?
The tool takes out the core, you watch the gauge, then screw the core back in?

 

yep corey. the end screws onto the stem, then from there you unscrew the core, but it doesnt come shooting out, just enough to purge the air. theres a sliding sleeve (from what i remember) that pulls back n forth which stops/starts the air release so you can see what the pressure is at. once you hit the desired pressure, screw the core back on, and unscrew the whole thing from the valve stem.

pretty nifty lil gizmo i must admit...had a chance to try out a friends. will definitely get one of those.

 

Yup.
It stores the core inside so you don't lose it like with the valve core tool.

 

I've got a set of Stauns. Repeatable and easy. I must admit I feel lazy using them. The biggest downside is the set it and forget aspect. For instance I might favour different tire pressures for high speed dirt vs rock.

I could set two at 15 psi, two at 20 psi (or whatever). Realistically if you do this, its quicker to pull the valve stem.

Biggest benefit - you get to wander over and talk to all the valve stem pullers while they work.

 

What PSI do you run?

 

I got to use my Stauns last weekend. Spin them on, a few minuits later spin them off and go. They are great.

 

Good Choice