Any tire inflators compatible with new 16v Li-Ion battery?

[roblab]

Just get a portable Milwaukee or Makita inflator. My Makita https://a.co/d/fgwS2Sb lives in my trunk.

Nothing against these brands of inflators, but you guys must live where there are lots of nails, glass, metals shards, etc., on the road. I've driven maybe 250,000 miles on four Teslas and can't remember getting a flat ever. I do have a plug kit in my trunk, but I've never used it, and I don't have an inflator, as the last tire puncture was a slow leak and I waited until I got home to even think about it. When I worked in construction where there were lots of nails around, I still never used an inflator. Usually, slow leaks can be repaired on the car, which can then be driven to a gas station.

 

[ScoobyDoo82]

Nothing against these brands of inflators, but you guys must live where there are lots of nails, glass, metals shards, etc., on the road. I've driven maybe 250,000 miles on four Teslas and can't remember getting a flat ever. I do have a plug kit in my trunk, but I've never used it, and I don't have an inflator, as the last tire puncture was a slow leak and I waited until I got home to even think about it. When I worked in construction where there were lots of nails around, I still never used an inflator. Usually, slow leaks can be repaired on the car, which can then be driven to a gas station.

Yea I get ya.. I work in construction too and have had the obligatory slow leak nail (damn roofers).. this inflator is more for the general maintenance of the tire. It’s a godsend and eliminates needing to run to the gas station (in a Tesla ) and rely on their air service.

Be cautious with using fix-a-flat sealants though.. those things destroy the TMPS sensor..

Overall having the inflator in the car is a good idea. Having the ability top off a tire whenever necessary is nice - plus, this thing comes in handy whenever I need to inflate a ball for the kiddos or a raft etc…

 

[ScoobyDoo82]

Just pointing the differences.
I like Makita products but when everyone stops automatically and you do not have to hold the trigger, Makita chose for you to be more interactive
When it is 30 degrees outside and windy and you have to pump all 4 tires from 36 psi to 42, I would prefer not to hold Makita trigger kneeling next to MY.

Lol I get your point.. Makita requires me to hold the trigger on the blower as well.. god I wish they had a lock/automatic hold system.

My problem is that I have already been a part of the Makita ecosystem for a while.. so that means I have a dozen or so Makita batteries, which means when it’s time for a new tool, I tend to go with the brand of which I have the most batteries….

In my trade (Electrician), almost everyone has Milwaukee, so it’s nice that my gear stays safe (nobody “borrowing my batteries) and is incompatible with the rest. It’s weird.

 

[CyanideDN]

I would like to carry a tire inflator for emergency purposes. Most portable inflators that run off the 12v outlet only specify 12v 15a. The new low voltage battery in the MY is 16v, and I would hate to blow a fuse on one of these inflators when I need it most.

Does anyone have a portable unit that they have used consistently with the new battery without issue? I’m struggling to find one.

I bought and used this with good success for the past several months with my 2022 MYP (Li-Ion battery): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09C24Y1LF?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details


This item kept on blowing out my rear power plug and had to be returned: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0874G965F?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
It's a good thing that tesla cigarette adapter fuses reset themself after sometimes.

 

[Bikeman]

This item kept on blowing out my rear power plug and had to be returned: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0874G965F?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
It's a good thing that tesla cigarette adapter fuses reset themself after sometimes.

Good to know about that one. I have a very similar 2-stage compressor for the Prius Prime. I'll know now not to use it on the Y.

 

[StayGreen]

Hi Pepperoni. You have the Ohms Law backwards. It is inverse proportional. Higher voltage will decrease the amperage draw with a fixed load.

I have a 12v cig lighter inflator (Husky brand) that I have used on both of my 2022 Teslas with no problem.

It has a 12v battery doesn't it? the 2023's have a 16v battery

 

[DownshiftDre]

It has a 12v battery doesn't it? the 2023's have a 16v battery

Both of my 2022s have the 16v lithium ion battery.

 

[fholbert]

Both of my 2022s have the 16v lithium ion battery.

Doesn't the voltage regular reduce the voltage before it gets to the accessories?

 

[Iron]

In the MY with 16V battery, aren't the circuits for the center console and trunk outlets stepped down to 12V anyway?

Really liking this DEWALT someone posted earlier. Mainly cause it has "3 power source options"

DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless Electric Portable Inflator (Tool Only) DCC020IB - The Home Depot

The DEWALT DCC020IB 20-Volt MAX Corded/Cordless Air Inflator can run on any 1 of 3 power sources for maximum versatility: 20-Volt maximum battery, 12-Volt DC or 110-Volt AC. Use it on the job-site or on the go. It features a high-pressure rubber hose for durability. The threaded chuck and...

www.homedepot.com

 

[jcanoe]

In the MY with 16V battery, aren't the circuits for the center console and trunk outlets stepped down to 12V anyway?

Really liking this DEWALT someone posted earlier. Mainly cause it has "3 power source options"

DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless Electric Portable Inflator (Tool Only) DCC020IB - The Home Depot

The DEWALT DCC020IB 20-Volt MAX Corded/Cordless Air Inflator can run on any 1 of 3 power sources for maximum versatility: 20-Volt maximum battery, 12-Volt DC or 110-Volt AC. Use it on the job-site or on the go. It features a high-pressure rubber hose for durability. The threaded chuck and...

www.homedepot.com

No. The Tesla Model Y Owner's Manual states that in the current Tesla Model Y vehicle with the 15.5V lithium starting battery module, the low voltage system and the low voltage accessory ports (formerly known as the 12V accessory ports) are rated for 16V. The voltages of the USB A, C ports are regulated separately.

 

[stopcrazypp]

No, there is no voltage regulator for the 12V ports. Instead they are parallel to the battery, so the ports can output 15V-16V. That's why the manual has the warning.

"For vehicles manufactured after approximately November 2021, power inverters plugged into the low voltage power socket must support 16V DC input to function."

Model 3 Owner's Manual | Tesla

Learn about the electronics available in the interior.

www.tesla.com

 

[howardnj]

Both of my 2022s have the 16v lithium ion battery.

My 2022 Y has one too.

 

[patmurphey]

Just get one of these. Charge it in your garage, then keep it in the car. The batteries will keep their charge and when you use it just charge it in the garage again.

Amazon.com

 

[Bikeman]

^ The Astro AI is the one I have in the Y. I have only used it a couple times so I can’t offer much of a review yet.

 

[MacO512]

I have the Tesla tire repair kit and a cheap generic tire plug kit in the car always. As others say I'd use the compressor but avoid the slime unless it was an emergency to get going. The slime probably ruins the TPMS sensor, tire, and makes a mess of the wheel.

Sometimes I have a jack and even more rarely a spare but those are much less critical. Many punctures can be plugged without jacking the car, just move a little forward or back until it's accessible.

I sometimes have a Ryobi 18v tire inflator as it's simpler to use but it needs a charged battery so it's only in the vehicle some of the time.

I also have a EV charger, adapters, and Tesla extension as I feel it may be more likely I have an issue charging than I get a flat.

 

[tm3dlr]

This thread is really much ado about nothing. These devices all have an input range. If you are really that consider about it look at the specifics of the input range. ICE cars are going to pushing ~14 volts when they are running.

 

[Wattsisname]

Lol. The math is still wrong. But peace since were both a little wrong. Lets both ignore the theoretical.

My empirical says that my cig lighter inflator works fine. So you can take that to the bank.

I have always checked and inflated my ICE car tyres and carried the cigar lighter type inflator with me.
Back then, to celebrate my new Model Y (06/22) I bought a new pump before realising that the Lithium low voltage was 16 volts. The pump worked for about one second.
I have been unable to find an off the shelf 16V replacement to run off the cars lighter socket.
OP, ( or anyone) have you found a solution that does not require DIY electronics?

 

[Bikeman]

OP, ( or anyone) have you found a solution that does not require DIY electronics?

The answer might be a few posts up. Battery powered units. Most any of them will do the trick, and you don't need to worry about compatibility.

 

[Wattsisname]

The answer might be a few posts up. Battery powered units. Most any of them will do the trick, and you don't need to worry about compatibility.

Thank you. I would prefer a compatible plug in but battery operated may be the only solution.

 

[howardnj]

I've been using the Kensun purchased on Amazon for the past few years. No problem using it on my Y

Amazon.com