Which Portable Tire Inflator Is Easier To Use And Keep In Wife's Car?
Published 09/29/2025
Question:
Which would be better to throw in my wife’s car, the PT75NJ or PT85NJ? She doesn’t like dealing with “fiddly” tools.
asked by: Mark
Expert Reply:
Mark, if your wife values speed and simplicity, the # PT75NJ is probably the friendlier choice since the press-on chuck attaches quicker. The # PT85NJ, on the other hand, adds a built-in LED light for nighttime use, but the screw-on chuck takes an extra step. Both plug right into the 12V outlet and will handle standard car tires, so it really comes down to whether she’d use the light often enough to outweigh that extra step.
Do you think she’d benefit more from quick hook-up, or would the built-in light be the bigger peace-of-mind feature?
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