I use mine all the time for two cars, a motorbike, two bicycles and footballs, etc. It's just so much more convenient being able to check tyres at home. If I go to a petrol station the air line is often broken, inaccurate or there is a queue of people. Apart from maintaining the correct pressures, it also warns of slow punctures. When you get a slow puncture the pressure can get very low, but the tyre looks normal. If you check and find 15 psi in a tyre you know immediately that there is a problem. This was one of the best investments I have ever made. Thanks for your comment.
Hi Phil, the reason the front is meant to be lower is to provide more grip under heavy breaking. If you inflate them higher, it will feel easier on the steering, but that's due to rounding out the tyre more, and providing less grip. This is why rear tyres can be inflated more, as your not trying to steer with them under heavy braking.
Hi Richard, thanks for the heads up! I'll lower the front tyres back to 30psi from 32psi and see how it drives. Whenever I take the car in for service or get the tyres checked/rotated they always put 35psi in every tyre.
My wife's little FWD Honda Brio, too. 33psi at the front and 29psi at the back. My car is front-engined with AWD, but I only use it in FWD. However, the manufacturer says 35psi at the back and 30psi at the front. I guess it depends on overall weight distribution.
Hello Phil. Can you measure the pressure on the pressure gauge as you're inflating the tire? With the pressure gauge clipped into te unit. From several reviews I've read it seems you can't do that. You need to remove the pressure gauge from the unit, measure the pressure, connect the hose and inflate without knowing the pressure ... then remove the hose again to see if you reached the desired pressure. I can't get a live pressure reading with the unit running ... even though it seems it's designed to work either as a stand-alone pressure gauge, or connected to te unit.
Hello Joe, I've been using the later model (12266) for many years, and I think you are referring to the old model (12260). My 12260 is currently broken (split pipe), so I will have to do this from memory, but those reviews are wrong. If it worked as they described and you had to continually remove the inflator in order to check the tire pressure, the unit would be next to useless. As you say, you can unclip the pressure gauge and use it as a standalone unit. When you clip it back into the inflator unit it gives you a live pressure reading so that you can see the pressure while you are inflating. A tire inflator would be of no use if you couldn't see the pressure while you were inflating. The inflator has a tire valve, which the pressure gauge connects to when you clip it in. If you can't see a pressure reading with the unit running, there's maybe a problem with this connection or an internal problem. Presumably, you can see a pressure reading when you use the gauge as a standalone unit directly on the tire valve? If your budget allows, I would recommend upgrading to a later version. The 12266 has a different kind of air hose that isn't prone to splitting, as is the case with the 12260. It's all automatic. You just dial in how much pressure you want, turn on the inflator, and it will stop at the desired pressure. Sometimes, it turns off and on several times until the correct pressure is reached. You can't remove the pressure gauge and use it as a standalone gauge, but if you want a standalone gauge they are cheap to buy. So, to summarise. The 12260 should give you a live pressure reading while inflating. If it doesn't, look at that air connection on the unit as a possible cause of the problem. If you think it can't be fixed, and if your budget allows, upgrade to a later version. The 12266 that I use is a big improvement, and I believe that there are later versions than that available, such as the 12314, and maybe others.
@@PhilUKNet Thanks for the very comprehensive answer Phil! Maybe I'm using the unit wrong but I can't seem to get a live reading on the gauge while inflating the tire. Even the owner's manual, in both French and English, tell you to unscrew the hose in order to use the tire gauge directly on the tire valve to see if you reached your desired pressure. The manual clearly says: "Detachable digital tyre pressure gauge to check the pressure after inflation". It's a trial and error game in order to get the correct pressure. From the numerous reviews I've seen online it seems I'm not the only one complaining about not being able to get a live tire pressure. I maybe need to inflate a tire once or twice a year so it's not that big of an annoyance. I understand this product is at least 10 years old now, it's te only compressor I could in my local town.
@@JoeDurobot Hello Joe. This is from the user manual. TO INFLATE TYRE PRESSURES: 1. Turn off the Digital Tyre Pressure Gauge (press and hold yellow button ‘B’). Replace Digital Tyre Pressure Gauge into inflator by simply pushing back into recess until the locking tabs engage. 2. With the power switch (11) in ‘O’ (Off) position, unwind power cord (3) completely from the storage compartment and plug into live 12v power plug socket. Wait a few seconds until display on Digital Tyre Pressure Gauge shows zero. 3. Press the On/Off button (B) of the Digital Tyre Pressure Gauge to select desired pressure format. Uncoil High Pressure Hose (2) and screw Tyre Valve Connector (5) onto the vehicles tyre valve. *When connected the gauge will display the current pressure in the tyre.* 4. To start inflating press On/Off button (11) to ‘I’ (On) position. www.caeurope.co.uk/media/files/12260-USER-GUIDE.pdf Inside the inflator unit there is a valve, which is used to make a connection with the pressure gauge when it is clipped into the unit so that the pressure can be measured while the tire is being inflated. As I mentioned, my inflator is broken at the moment with a split pipe, but when I was able to use it, it gave me a live reading while I was inflating the tyres. An inflator would be useless if you couldn't see the pressure while you were inflating the tyre. It shouldn't involve any trial and error, at all. Does the pressure gauge work as a standalone unit? If you can't see anything, maybe the batteries need replacing. If it works standalone, but not when clipped into the unit, then maybe that connection to the valve isn't good.
@@PhilUKNet It's really weird that we have a different user's manual for what seem to be the same model ... Yes the pressure gauge works well as a stand alone unit. Maybe it's a slightly different model ... I can clearly see there's a valve with a little spring to connect the pressure gauge to the inflator when it's clipped. So I assumed it was designed to get a live reading of the pressure. But like I said the manual clearly says, the pressure gauge is there to measure the pressure AFTER inflation of the tire. Maybe Michelin had a big batch of faulty products so they printed a different manual ... who knows.
Thanks for your comment! And the answer is yes, definitely! I can't be without it and if it broke I would buy another straightaway. I check the tyres on two cars, two bicycles and a motorbike about every two weeks. I don't want to drive all the way to a petrol station to do this, only to find that the air compressor is broken/inaccurate/busy. I really couldn't be without it. I also use it to inflate footballs. I'd even recommend the old one, but the new one is a better design. The air hose is tougher and, of course, it sets the pressure automatically which is a lot more convenient. Recommended highly!
Not sure about repaired, but it can replaced. I replaced the hose on my first inflator (model 12260). It's a weakness on that model. I went to a hardware store that sells all kinds of pipes, hoses and tubes and found a piece the right size. Replacing it was a bit fiddly, but manageable. My second inflator (model 12266) has a reinforced hose and doesn't have the same problem.
Hi Phil, thank you for your nice video. With the newer one, if you need to reduce the pressure, say from 35 to 30 psi, since you do not have that little button on the hose how does it work? Will it do it automatically by setting 30 psi goal?
Thank you! It was my very first video when I didn't know anything about making videos! With the new one you can't reduce the pressure with the pump attached. You have to disconnect it and let air out of the tyre the old fashioned way. Let out enough so that the pressure is too low, reconnect the pump and then inflate to the correct pressure. That little button on the first one was handy for releasing air. I don't know why they got rid of it in the later model. Probably cost saving.
Hello Peter, I'm an old timer too! The inflater plugs into a 12v DC outlet in your car (cigar lighter) to get its power and there are two outlets on the device with which you can power other devices. One is a standard 12v (cigar lighter) socket and the other is a 5v DC USB port. If you have a device that gets its power from a USB socket you could plug it into the inflater, but I've never had a use for it and I've never used it.
Thanks for the comment CNN! I'd forgotten I had made this video. Just the other day I pumped up my lad's football using the inflator and I use it to check the tyres on two cars and a motorbike every week. It was a great buy and saves me having to drive to gas stations where there is no guarantee that the tyre inflators there will be working or accurate. The original (round silver) one is fine and does a perfectly good job, but the updated (black) one is even better.
It runs off the car's 12V DC system. You would need a transformer to convert the AC mains voltage where you live to 12V DC. I saw this one on Amazon: www.amazon.com/12V-Power-Converter-Adapter-Transformer/dp/B01DKHQXJQ
I don't know what the rating is in decibels. It's not particularly loud, but it's not quiet either. If you ran it in a confined space it would probably make having a conversation difficult. Noise might be a concern to me if it ran a lot, but typically I use it for a few minutes once every two weeks so the noise has never worried me personally.
It's a design fault with the earlier model. The later model has a braided, reinforced hose and it's much better. I live in Thailand and there are a number of general purpose hardware shops that sell string, rope, cable, pipe, tubing, etc etc. I took the piece of broken hose along as an example and asked if they had any. Luckily, they did, and replacing it wasn't too difficult. I'm not sure where you live or what kind of shops you have, but hopefully you will be able to find something. Good luck!
@@PhilUKNet Thank you for the response, yes I think I had the earlier model (the hose color was dark blue), and I have tried to fix the hose by glue but it didn''t work since the presure was high when inflating the tire. I live in Indonesia, not very far from Thailand though :) Did you have any manual literature or video how to change the hose for that model? Because I couldn't find it online (also in Google) and I am not sure if it can be opened by screw driver. Thank you
@@mochammad.andrianto That’s right, it was dark blue! I didn't have any instructions and as it was several years ago I can't remember much at all. I do remember that removing and replacing the clips that secure the hose was a bit tricky, but overall it wasn't too difficult. I didn't need any special tools, just basic tools that most people have at home. After a while the hose becomes brittle and splits. The rest of the inflator was fine and it seemed a shame to throw it away just for a split pipe. If I was doing it today I would probably make a video, but I did the repair before I started making videos.
@@PhilUKNet Thank you very much for the information, I will try to find the hose replacement and fix it DIY. Thank you very much, I have subscribed your UA-cam Channel, it was very useful and informative.
If it's only two months old it should still be covered by some kind of guarantee. My first suggestion would be to go back to where you bought it. Otherwise, try contacting Michelin directly in your country. Good luck!
Thank you! This was actually the first video I ever made. I just used the camera microphone because I didn't have an external mic and I did it all in one shot because I didn't know how to edit videos! Thankfully, I've improved a little since then! Thanks for your comment.
Hi! They improved the design with the later model (reinforced air hose), but this was a weakness with the early model so I'm not surprised that other people have had the same problem. If it happened now I would probably do a UA-cam tutorial, but when I had the problem I wasn't really active on YT. So sorry, no tutorial 😞 I took the split hose to a local hardware shop and bought some new hose the same diameter. As I remember, the hose was attached to the pump with a small spring clip. It was slightly fiddly, but it's a job that most people will be able to do with a few simple tools. If you're not confident about doing it, maybe you can find someone to do it? It would be a shame to throw the whole pump away simply because of a split pipe. Good luck!
@@saiyanbp I can't remember! The external diameter is around 1/4". I would suggest doing the same as I did. Take your split hose to a hardware shop and tell them you want something the same size.
Not sure if this was a question or a statement. If the former, yes, very easy. Just plug it into a 12v power outlet (cigar lighter) and connect the air hose to the tire valve. Turn it on, keep an eye on the pressure, and turn off when the pressure is correct. The later version is even easier. Just dial in the required pressure and the machine will turn off automatically when the tire is at the desired pressure.
If you disconnect michelin hose from tyre exactly when the inflator make check 5 times to confirm the psi.. Is inflator stop or start again pumping when found the pressure decrease ?? Because i need auto switch inflator to using also with my airbrush
It depends which model. The old one just keeps running when it is switched on. The new one cuts out when the pressure you set has been reached, but turns on again if it detects a drop in pressure.
@@amrfarrag6073 Yes, sorry. I think this was the first video I made for UA-cam and I left out some key information 😌 The old one is 12260 and the new one is 12266.
Hi Phil, as already said some time ago I bought the Michelin inflator too, but I noticed a strange thing: unlike yours, the one I have after inflating the tire does't do any cycles, not even one ... What do you think it might depend on?
Mmm, I'm really not sure. When I used to ride bikes as a teenager my tyres had skinny little valves that were unlike car valves and therefore couldn't be inflated with a car tyre pump. The valves on my kids' bikes are the same size as car valves and therefore I can used the inflater to inflate them. Indeed, I do quite often without any problems. The pressure inside bike tyres is normally quite high - higher than the pressure in car tyres. When you attach the inflater to a bike tyre, if the pressure inside the tyre is higher than the setting on the inflater nothing will happen when you press the button. This is working as designed. For example, if the bike tyre is 38psi and you have the inflater set to 35psi it won't switch on when you press the button. After you connect it to the bike tyre check the psi and then make sure that the setting on the inflater is set to a higher pressure than is already in the tyre. That's about my only guess.
@@PhilUKNet there is a misunderstanding, we didn't understand each other, I'm not talking about bicycles (I don't even have one), but i am saying that at the end of the inflation of the tires of my car the inflator does not make those strange intermittent noises that yours does .. I hope I have explained myself.
@@MyLuca79 I understand now. Are you inflating small tyres? If I inflate a motorbike tyre it gets to the right pressure and stops with no cycles. If I inflate the tyres on my car, that are quite large, it cycles several times. When I do the small tyres on my wife's car it might cycle once or twice. It gets to what it thinks is the right pressure, stops and waits. If there is a pressure drop it cycles again. Bigger tyres seem to need more cycles.
blasio17, unfortunately not. On the old model there is a button on the side of the valve connector that can be pressed to release air. The new model doesn't have this.
@@blasio17 No, if you set a pressure that is lower than the pressure in the tyre and press the yellow button, nothing happens. The new model won't deflate the tyre automatically. You need to release air manually. With the old model you can use the button to release air when the hose is connected to the valve. With the new model you have to disconnect the hose from the valve and release air in the usual manner. Whenever other people inflate my tyres they always over-inflate. I had my wheels repainted and the tyres came back inflated to around 46psi!
Hi Phil thanks for a very good review! I am wondering if the old one is automatic or not? What I understand is that it will keep filling air until you stop it, once it crosses your desired level then stop it, and release excess air from the release valve. Please confirm. Thanks
A pickup truck will be fine. The air hose on my old model cracked. I was able to replace it, but it is a weak point. The air hose on the new model is reinforced on the outside and a lot tougher. Regarding durability, I use it every 1-2 weeks to check the air on two cars and a motorbike and after 3 years there have been no problems at all.
That would be fine, but I've never actually found it to be necessary. BTW I agree, the BBC is rubbish. Completely biased. I was just reading that Boris may consider scrapping the license fee altogether. About time!
@@PhilUKNet Yes, this is, I believe, the only country in the world where viewers MUST pay a tax to watch TV. or risk a court case. And we have no choice as what is shown, most of it is total rubbish and very badly presented.
@@bbcisrubbish I have been reading that a lot of people are now choosing not to get a licence, which can be done legally if you meet certain conditions. www.tvlicensing.co.uk/check-if-you-need-one/topics/telling-us-you-dont-need-a-tv-licence What has made me really anti-BBC is three plus years of incredibly biased Brexit reporting. They claim they are non-partisan, but they are anything but. I left the UK in 2003, but look at the BBC website almost every day. It is very clear that the corporation has an extremely strong political agenda and everything they report is done in a biased way to match that agenda.
I've never had any problems. With the first one the air hose split after a few years' use, but I replaced it myself. The second model has a reinforced air hose and the rubber is covered with material. I have never had any problems with the second model. I use it almost every week and last week I bought new tires and have been using it every day. I wouldn't pay too much attention to comments and reviews online. It doesn't matter what the product is - tires, hotels, cameras, etc - some people will say it is the best ever and other will say it's the worst in the world. I was looking at some tire reviews and for the same tire: fantastic grip/terrible grip, lasts a long time/wears very quickly, very quiet/very noisy. Who do you believe? I've stayed at some great hotels that get trashed by people in on-line reviews. These days, unless on-line reviews are consistently good or consistently bad, I ignore them. Personally, I have found the Michelin tire inflaters to be very reliable. I've also checked the pressure reading against a basic mechanical tire pressure gauge and the reading seems to be fairly accurate.
@@PhilUKNet I am very happy to hear you say these words. Actually I would like to buy the simplest model of Michelin to save a little money, the one that does not allow you to preselect the desired pressure, do you know it? I hope reliability is similar
@@MyLuca79 I haven't seen this one, but it looks like a simplified version of the later model. It has the same styling. I can see from the photos that it has the reinforced air hose, which is good. You can't preset the pressure, but this isn't necessary - it's just convenient. It looks fine! I am a big fan of these Michelin inflaters. It's inconvenient going to a petrol station to get air, there is often a queue, or the machine is broken. I use my inflater all the time at home and if it went wrong I would buy another immediately. I wouldn't be without it now. As I said before, the only problem I have had was a split hose with the first one. I've never had a problem with the second one and the pressure reading seems fairly accurate.
@@MyLuca79 I just replied to your other comment. It's a simpler version of the one I use, but without the preset pressure. It looks great! If anything, the reliability should be better because there is less to go wrong with this model.
Hi Gerry, the new one is the black one that stands up. The old one is the cylindrical model. I'd recommend the new one, but the old is fine. With the old one nothing is automatic. If you inflate to 35 psi and turn the machine off, the pressure will go down a little and then you have to put some more air in and wait until the pressure stabilises at the correct value. You might have to do this several times. The procedure with the new one is completely automatic. You just set the pressure and it will turn itself off and on until it achieves the correct pressure. Also, the air hose on the old one is a point of value. The hose on my one split and needed replacing. The hose on the new one is a different material and stronger.
On the first model (12260) I can't find any mention on the box or the inflater where it was made. This information may be on a label on the bottom of the device, but it is now so faded it is unreadable. The second model (12266) was (you guessed) made in China. In this globalised world it doesn't really make any difference where products are made because the parent company ensures that proper quality control is carried out. I doubt you could tell the difference between an iPhone made in the States and one made in China.
@@haroonrasheedvirk141 I have no experience of the B&D so can't make a comparison. I've been delighted with the Michelin and I couldn't be without it. I use it at least once a week and it has been very reliable.
@@PhilUKNet Thanks for the info. How much time it takes to inflate a tire from flat to 30 psi? And did you know about this model of Michelin tire inflator? gb.michelin-lifestyle.com/en/michelin-programmable-superfast-4x4-suv-digital-tyre-inflator
Both have been extremely reliable. The air hose split with my first one (I replaced it myself) but the later version has a reinforced hose. Apart from that, no problems at all. I'm not sure what you mean by professional compressor. Most of these mobile compressors seem to be aimed at ordinary drivers, but anyway I haven't compared them. One of the reasons for having my own compressor is that I often found problems with the compressors at petrol stations - either out of service or inaccurate. I now wouldn't be without my own one.
@@MyLuca79 The ones I see in tire dealers are very large and designed to be used all day, every day. These Michelin ones are small, portable and not designed for constant use. You can't really compare them.
It's not noisy, but it's not particularly quiet either. Fortunately, just topping up my tyres is quick so the machine doesn't run for very long. If it ran for extended periods the noise would be a concern, but it doesn't.
Watching this video has really helped as I was not sure of this self inflating kit but am gonna buy one now to pump my tyres correctly..
I use mine all the time for two cars, a motorbike, two bicycles and footballs, etc. It's just so much more convenient being able to check tyres at home. If I go to a petrol station the air line is often broken, inaccurate or there is a queue of people. Apart from maintaining the correct pressures, it also warns of slow punctures. When you get a slow puncture the pressure can get very low, but the tyre looks normal. If you check and find 15 psi in a tyre you know immediately that there is a problem. This was one of the best investments I have ever made. Thanks for your comment.
Hi Phil, the reason the front is meant to be lower is to provide more grip under heavy breaking. If you inflate them higher, it will feel easier on the steering, but that's due to rounding out the tyre more, and providing less grip. This is why rear tyres can be inflated more, as your not trying to steer with them under heavy braking.
Hi Richard, thanks for the heads up! I'll lower the front tyres back to 30psi from 32psi and see how it drives. Whenever I take the car in for service or get the tyres checked/rotated they always put 35psi in every tyre.
Thanks for this info. Much appreciated
My car's front tyres' are required to be 3 psi higher than the back. Perhaps this is due to it being a front-wheel drive?
My wife's little FWD Honda Brio, too. 33psi at the front and 29psi at the back. My car is front-engined with AWD, but I only use it in FWD. However, the manufacturer says 35psi at the back and 30psi at the front. I guess it depends on overall weight distribution.
Hello Phil.
Can you measure the pressure on the pressure gauge as you're inflating the tire? With the pressure gauge clipped into te unit.
From several reviews I've read it seems you can't do that. You need to remove the pressure gauge from the unit, measure the pressure, connect the hose and inflate without knowing the pressure ... then remove the hose again to see if you reached the desired pressure.
I can't get a live pressure reading with the unit running ... even though it seems it's designed to work either as a stand-alone pressure gauge, or connected to te unit.
Hello Joe, I've been using the later model (12266) for many years, and I think you are referring to the old model (12260). My 12260 is currently broken (split pipe), so I will have to do this from memory, but those reviews are wrong. If it worked as they described and you had to continually remove the inflator in order to check the tire pressure, the unit would be next to useless. As you say, you can unclip the pressure gauge and use it as a standalone unit. When you clip it back into the inflator unit it gives you a live pressure reading so that you can see the pressure while you are inflating. A tire inflator would be of no use if you couldn't see the pressure while you were inflating.
The inflator has a tire valve, which the pressure gauge connects to when you clip it in. If you can't see a pressure reading with the unit running, there's maybe a problem with this connection or an internal problem. Presumably, you can see a pressure reading when you use the gauge as a standalone unit directly on the tire valve?
If your budget allows, I would recommend upgrading to a later version. The 12266 has a different kind of air hose that isn't prone to splitting, as is the case with the 12260. It's all automatic. You just dial in how much pressure you want, turn on the inflator, and it will stop at the desired pressure. Sometimes, it turns off and on several times until the correct pressure is reached. You can't remove the pressure gauge and use it as a standalone gauge, but if you want a standalone gauge they are cheap to buy.
So, to summarise. The 12260 should give you a live pressure reading while inflating. If it doesn't, look at that air connection on the unit as a possible cause of the problem. If you think it can't be fixed, and if your budget allows, upgrade to a later version. The 12266 that I use is a big improvement, and I believe that there are later versions than that available, such as the 12314, and maybe others.
@@PhilUKNet Thanks for the very comprehensive answer Phil!
Maybe I'm using the unit wrong but I can't seem to get a live reading on the gauge while inflating the tire.
Even the owner's manual, in both French and English, tell you to
unscrew the hose in order to use the tire gauge directly on the tire valve to see if you reached your desired pressure.
The manual clearly says: "Detachable digital tyre pressure gauge to check the pressure after inflation".
It's a trial and error game in order to get the correct pressure.
From the numerous reviews I've seen online it seems I'm not the only one complaining about not being able to get a live tire pressure.
I maybe need to inflate a tire once or twice a year so it's not that big of an annoyance.
I understand this product is at least 10 years old now, it's te only compressor I could in my local town.
@@JoeDurobot Hello Joe. This is from the user manual.
TO INFLATE TYRE PRESSURES:
1. Turn off the Digital Tyre Pressure Gauge (press and hold yellow button ‘B’).
Replace Digital Tyre Pressure Gauge into inflator by simply pushing back into
recess until the locking tabs engage.
2. With the power switch (11) in ‘O’ (Off) position, unwind power cord (3)
completely from the storage compartment and plug into live 12v power plug
socket. Wait a few seconds until display on Digital Tyre Pressure Gauge shows
zero.
3. Press the On/Off button (B) of the Digital Tyre Pressure Gauge to select desired
pressure format.
Uncoil High Pressure Hose (2) and screw Tyre Valve Connector (5) onto the
vehicles tyre valve. *When connected the gauge will display the current pressure
in the tyre.*
4. To start inflating press On/Off button (11) to ‘I’ (On) position.
www.caeurope.co.uk/media/files/12260-USER-GUIDE.pdf
Inside the inflator unit there is a valve, which is used to make a connection with the pressure gauge when it is clipped into the unit so that the pressure can be measured while the tire is being inflated.
As I mentioned, my inflator is broken at the moment with a split pipe, but when I was able to use it, it gave me a live reading while I was inflating the tyres.
An inflator would be useless if you couldn't see the pressure while you were inflating the tyre. It shouldn't involve any trial and error, at all.
Does the pressure gauge work as a standalone unit? If you can't see anything, maybe the batteries need replacing. If it works standalone, but not when clipped into the unit, then maybe that connection to the valve isn't good.
@@PhilUKNet It's really weird that we have a different user's manual for what seem to be the same model ...
Yes the pressure gauge works well as a stand alone unit.
Maybe it's a slightly different model ... I can clearly see there's a valve with a little spring to connect the pressure gauge to the inflator when it's clipped.
So I assumed it was designed to get a live reading of the pressure.
But like I said the manual clearly says, the pressure gauge is there to measure the pressure AFTER inflation of the tire.
Maybe Michelin had a big batch of faulty products so they printed a different manual ... who knows.
@@JoeDurobot I really don't know!
Thank you so much for the review. So after these years, do you still recommend the newer version?
Thanks for your comment! And the answer is yes, definitely! I can't be without it and if it broke I would buy another straightaway. I check the tyres on two cars, two bicycles and a motorbike about every two weeks. I don't want to drive all the way to a petrol station to do this, only to find that the air compressor is broken/inaccurate/busy. I really couldn't be without it. I also use it to inflate footballs. I'd even recommend the old one, but the new one is a better design. The air hose is tougher and, of course, it sets the pressure automatically which is a lot more convenient. Recommended highly!
hi phil can the broken hose of my michellin tire inflator be replaced or repaired
Not sure about repaired, but it can replaced. I replaced the hose on my first inflator (model 12260). It's a weakness on that model. I went to a hardware store that sells all kinds of pipes, hoses and tubes and found a piece the right size. Replacing it was a bit fiddly, but manageable. My second inflator (model 12266) has a reinforced hose and doesn't have the same problem.
Hi Phil, thank you for your nice video. With the newer one, if you need to reduce the pressure, say from 35 to 30 psi, since you do not have that little button on the hose how does it work? Will it do it automatically by setting 30 psi goal?
Thank you! It was my very first video when I didn't know anything about making videos!
With the new one you can't reduce the pressure with the pump attached. You have to disconnect it and let air out of the tyre the old fashioned way. Let out enough so that the pressure is too low, reconnect the pump and then inflate to the correct pressure.
That little button on the first one was handy for releasing air. I don't know why they got rid of it in the later model. Probably cost saving.
Great video Phil, I heard USB mentioned what would this be used for. I’m an old timer by the way.
Hello Peter, I'm an old timer too! The inflater plugs into a 12v DC outlet in your car (cigar lighter) to get its power and there are two outlets on the device with which you can power other devices. One is a standard 12v (cigar lighter) socket and the other is a 5v DC USB port.
If you have a device that gets its power from a USB socket you could plug it into the inflater, but I've never had a use for it and I've never used it.
Thanks Phil. This video is very helpful for my purchasing decision.
Thanks for the comment CNN! I'd forgotten I had made this video. Just the other day I pumped up my lad's football using the inflator and I use it to check the tyres on two cars and a motorbike every week. It was a great buy and saves me having to drive to gas stations where there is no guarantee that the tyre inflators there will be working or accurate. The original (round silver) one is fine and does a perfectly good job, but the updated (black) one is even better.
Is there any possibility to use this indoor at all? I tried the USB but didn’t work. Any tips
It runs off the car's 12V DC system. You would need a transformer to convert the AC mains voltage where you live to 12V DC. I saw this one on Amazon: www.amazon.com/12V-Power-Converter-Adapter-Transformer/dp/B01DKHQXJQ
Thanks Phil. Just bought one of this. Good decision apparently.
I hope it works out for you. I honestly couldn't do without mine. Thanks for your comment!
How loud is the new tire inflator?
I don't know what the rating is in decibels. It's not particularly loud, but it's not quiet either. If you ran it in a confined space it would probably make having a conversation difficult. Noise might be a concern to me if it ran a lot, but typically I use it for a few minutes once every two weeks so the noise has never worried me personally.
Hello, I have the same product with you, but mine the house was broken. Where did you buy the hose?
It's a design fault with the earlier model. The later model has a braided, reinforced hose and it's much better. I live in Thailand and there are a number of general purpose hardware shops that sell string, rope, cable, pipe, tubing, etc etc. I took the piece of broken hose along as an example and asked if they had any. Luckily, they did, and replacing it wasn't too difficult. I'm not sure where you live or what kind of shops you have, but hopefully you will be able to find something. Good luck!
@@PhilUKNet Thank you for the response, yes I think I had the earlier model (the hose color was dark blue), and I have tried to fix the hose by glue but it didn''t work since the presure was high when inflating the tire. I live in Indonesia, not very far from Thailand though :)
Did you have any manual literature or video how to change the hose for that model? Because I couldn't find it online (also in Google) and I am not sure if it can be opened by screw driver. Thank you
@@mochammad.andrianto That’s right, it was dark blue! I didn't have any instructions and as it was several years ago I can't remember much at all. I do remember that removing and replacing the clips that secure the hose was a bit tricky, but overall it wasn't too difficult. I didn't need any special tools, just basic tools that most people have at home. After a while the hose becomes brittle and splits. The rest of the inflator was fine and it seemed a shame to throw it away just for a split pipe. If I was doing it today I would probably make a video, but I did the repair before I started making videos.
@@PhilUKNet Thank you very much for the information, I will try to find the hose replacement and fix it DIY. Thank you very much, I have subscribed your UA-cam Channel, it was very useful and informative.
@@mochammad.andrianto It was a pleasure! I do try to help people who ask me questions, but depending on the query it isn't always easy. Thank you.
I bought a new one last two months ago but i used only one time i keep it in my car but now when use it again it is not working, how can i do?
If it's only two months old it should still be covered by some kind of guarantee. My first suggestion would be to go back to where you bought it. Otherwise, try contacting Michelin directly in your country. Good luck!
Thanks, nice a clear video
Thank you! This was actually the first video I ever made. I just used the camera microphone because I didn't have an external mic and I did it all in one shot because I didn't know how to edit videos! Thankfully, I've improved a little since then! Thanks for your comment.
hi phil, i have the michelin no.1 the hose is split after 5 years, how to replace the hose? do you have tutorial to replace the hose?
Hi! They improved the design with the later model (reinforced air hose), but this was a weakness with the early model so I'm not surprised that other people have had the same problem. If it happened now I would probably do a UA-cam tutorial, but when I had the problem I wasn't really active on YT. So sorry, no tutorial 😞
I took the split hose to a local hardware shop and bought some new hose the same diameter. As I remember, the hose was attached to the pump with a small spring clip. It was slightly fiddly, but it's a job that most people will be able to do with a few simple tools. If you're not confident about doing it, maybe you can find someone to do it? It would be a shame to throw the whole pump away simply because of a split pipe. Good luck!
@@PhilUKNet what size the hose?
@@saiyanbp I can't remember! The external diameter is around 1/4". I would suggest doing the same as I did. Take your split hose to a hardware shop and tell them you want something the same size.
Easy to use and set up.
Not sure if this was a question or a statement. If the former, yes, very easy. Just plug it into a 12v power outlet (cigar lighter) and connect the air hose to the tire valve. Turn it on, keep an eye on the pressure, and turn off when the pressure is correct. The later version is even easier. Just dial in the required pressure and the machine will turn off automatically when the tire is at the desired pressure.
If you disconnect michelin hose from tyre exactly when the inflator make check 5 times to confirm the psi.. Is inflator stop or start again pumping when found the pressure decrease ??
Because i need auto switch inflator to using also with my airbrush
It depends which model. The old one just keeps running when it is switched on. The new one cuts out when the pressure you set has been reached, but turns on again if it detects a drop in pressure.
I ask for the model number 12266..
Is this the new one suppose?
@@amrfarrag6073 Yes, sorry. I think this was the first video I made for UA-cam and I left out some key information 😌
The old one is 12260 and the new one is 12266.
Maintenance free? Or it need oil ? Like engine oil ?
All maintenance free.
Hi Phil, as already said some time ago I bought the Michelin inflator too,
but I noticed a strange thing:
unlike yours, the one I have after inflating the tire does't do any cycles, not even one ...
What do you think it might depend on?
Mmm, I'm really not sure. When I used to ride bikes as a teenager my tyres had skinny little valves that were unlike car valves and therefore couldn't be inflated with a car tyre pump. The valves on my kids' bikes are the same size as car valves and therefore I can used the inflater to inflate them. Indeed, I do quite often without any problems.
The pressure inside bike tyres is normally quite high - higher than the pressure in car tyres. When you attach the inflater to a bike tyre, if the pressure inside the tyre is higher than the setting on the inflater nothing will happen when you press the button. This is working as designed.
For example, if the bike tyre is 38psi and you have the inflater set to 35psi it won't switch on when you press the button. After you connect it to the bike tyre check the psi and then make sure that the setting on the inflater is set to a higher pressure than is already in the tyre. That's about my only guess.
@@PhilUKNet there is a misunderstanding, we didn't understand each other,
I'm not talking about bicycles (I don't even have one),
but i am saying that at the end of the inflation of the tires of my car
the inflator does not make those strange intermittent noises that yours does ..
I hope I have explained myself.
@@MyLuca79 I understand now. Are you inflating small tyres? If I inflate a motorbike tyre it gets to the right pressure and stops with no cycles. If I inflate the tyres on my car, that are quite large, it cycles several times. When I do the small tyres on my wife's car it might cycle once or twice. It gets to what it thinks is the right pressure, stops and waits. If there is a pressure drop it cycles again. Bigger tyres seem to need more cycles.
Hi Phil, does the newer model also allow you to deflate the tyre?
blasio17, unfortunately not. On the old model there is a button on the side of the valve connector that can be pressed to release air. The new model doesn't have this.
@@PhilUKNet thanks for the quick reply. Presumably lowering the number on the digital display doesn't cause the machine to let air out?
@@blasio17 No, if you set a pressure that is lower than the pressure in the tyre and press the yellow button, nothing happens. The new model won't deflate the tyre automatically. You need to release air manually. With the old model you can use the button to release air when the hose is connected to the valve. With the new model you have to disconnect the hose from the valve and release air in the usual manner. Whenever other people inflate my tyres they always over-inflate. I had my wheels repainted and the tyres came back inflated to around 46psi!
Hi Phil thanks for a very good review! I am wondering if the old one is automatic or not? What I understand is that it will keep filling air until you stop it, once it crosses your desired level then stop it, and release excess air from the release valve. Please confirm. Thanks
Is the hose long enough for a pickup truck? And is the new model durable? Plastic and heat from the air worries me :)
A pickup truck will be fine. The air hose on my old model cracked. I was able to replace it, but it is a weak point. The air hose on the new model is reinforced on the outside and a lot tougher. Regarding durability, I use it every 1-2 weeks to check the air on two cars and a motorbike and after 3 years there have been no problems at all.
Hi Phil, would it be ok to run the engine to help preserve the cars battery whilst using the pump?
That would be fine, but I've never actually found it to be necessary. BTW I agree, the BBC is rubbish. Completely biased. I was just reading that Boris may consider scrapping the license fee altogether. About time!
@@PhilUKNet Yes, this is, I believe, the only country in the world where viewers MUST pay a tax to watch TV. or risk a court case. And we have no choice as what is shown, most of it is total rubbish and very badly presented.
@@bbcisrubbish I have been reading that a lot of people are now choosing not to get a licence, which can be done legally if you meet certain conditions. www.tvlicensing.co.uk/check-if-you-need-one/topics/telling-us-you-dont-need-a-tv-licence What has made me really anti-BBC is three plus years of incredibly biased Brexit reporting. They claim they are non-partisan, but they are anything but. I left the UK in 2003, but look at the BBC website almost every day. It is very clear that the corporation has an extremely strong political agenda and everything they report is done in a biased way to match that agenda.
@@PhilUKNet Same here in Germany with mandatory TV license and content quality LOL
is the Michelin one reliable?
I have read several comments on Amazon, and some say that it has broken or that it does not mark the right pressure ...
I've never had any problems. With the first one the air hose split after a few years' use, but I replaced it myself. The second model has a reinforced air hose and the rubber is covered with material. I have never had any problems with the second model. I use it almost every week and last week I bought new tires and have been using it every day.
I wouldn't pay too much attention to comments and reviews online. It doesn't matter what the product is - tires, hotels, cameras, etc - some people will say it is the best ever and other will say it's the worst in the world. I was looking at some tire reviews and for the same tire: fantastic grip/terrible grip, lasts a long time/wears very quickly, very quiet/very noisy. Who do you believe?
I've stayed at some great hotels that get trashed by people in on-line reviews. These days, unless on-line reviews are consistently good or consistently bad, I ignore them. Personally, I have found the Michelin tire inflaters to be very reliable. I've also checked the pressure reading against a basic mechanical tire pressure gauge and the reading seems to be fairly accurate.
@@PhilUKNet I am very happy to hear you say these words.
Actually I would like to buy the simplest model of Michelin to save a little money, the one that does not allow you to preselect the desired pressure, do you know it?
I hope reliability is similar
I'm referring to this:
www.norauto.it/p/mini-compressore-michelin-digitale-12v-38310.html?CatalogID=47596&CatalogCategoryName=
@@MyLuca79 I haven't seen this one, but it looks like a simplified version of the later model. It has the same styling. I can see from the photos that it has the reinforced air hose, which is good. You can't preset the pressure, but this isn't necessary - it's just convenient. It looks fine! I am a big fan of these Michelin inflaters. It's inconvenient going to a petrol station to get air, there is often a queue, or the machine is broken. I use my inflater all the time at home and if it went wrong I would buy another immediately. I wouldn't be without it now. As I said before, the only problem I have had was a split hose with the first one. I've never had a problem with the second one and the pressure reading seems fairly accurate.
@@MyLuca79 I just replied to your other comment. It's a simpler version of the one I use, but without the preset pressure. It looks great! If anything, the reliability should be better because there is less to go wrong with this model.
it show all in the screen properly but it doesnt work (not inflating)
As you said it was only two months old in your other comment, it must be covered by a guarantee so I would take it back to where you bought it.
Meter psi same show or not
About the same.
which model is the new one? and which do you recommend between the two? thanks
Hi Gerry, the new one is the black one that stands up. The old one is the cylindrical model.
I'd recommend the new one, but the old is fine. With the old one nothing is automatic. If you inflate to 35 psi and turn the machine off, the pressure will go down a little and then you have to put some more air in and wait until the pressure stabilises at the correct value. You might have to do this several times. The procedure with the new one is completely automatic. You just set the pressure and it will turn itself off and on until it achieves the correct pressure.
Also, the air hose on the old one is a point of value. The hose on my one split and needed replacing. The hose on the new one is a different material and stronger.
Phil UK Net thank you. unfortunately i can't find that new model here in Manila.
What model is that new one? Also about how much did you pay for it?
The model number appears to be 12266. I paid 1,700 Thai Baht in June 2016.
Great! Thanks! Nice video by the way!
Thank you, you're very kind!
This tire inflator "made in which country"?
On the first model (12260) I can't find any mention on the box or the inflater where it was made. This information may be on a label on the bottom of the device, but it is now so faded it is unreadable. The second model (12266) was (you guessed) made in China.
In this globalised world it doesn't really make any difference where products are made because the parent company ensures that proper quality control is carried out. I doubt you could tell the difference between an iPhone made in the States and one made in China.
@@PhilUKNet So how you rate this tire inflator compared to Black & Decker?
@@haroonrasheedvirk141 I have no experience of the B&D so can't make a comparison. I've been delighted with the Michelin and I couldn't be without it. I use it at least once a week and it has been very reliable.
@@PhilUKNet Thanks for the info. How much time it takes to inflate a tire from flat to 30 psi?
And did you know about this model of Michelin tire inflator?
gb.michelin-lifestyle.com/en/michelin-programmable-superfast-4x4-suv-digital-tyre-inflator
hi Phil;
have you ever made a comparison with a professional compressor?
Is the Michelin one reliable or is there a difference between the two?
Both have been extremely reliable. The air hose split with my first one (I replaced it myself) but the later version has a reinforced hose. Apart from that, no problems at all. I'm not sure what you mean by professional compressor. Most of these mobile compressors seem to be aimed at ordinary drivers, but anyway I haven't compared them. One of the reasons for having my own compressor is that I often found problems with the compressors at petrol stations - either out of service or inaccurate. I now wouldn't be without my own one.
@@PhilUKNet By "professional compressor" I mean what tire dealers have
@@MyLuca79 The ones I see in tire dealers are very large and designed to be used all day, every day. These Michelin ones are small, portable and not designed for constant use. You can't really compare them.
NOISE TEST?
ah wait there is a brief one. great. at last 7:37
It's not noisy, but it's not particularly quiet either. Fortunately, just topping up my tyres is quick so the machine doesn't run for very long. If it ran for extended periods the noise would be a concern, but it doesn't.