VIAIR 85P Portable Air Compressor

by Viair

Product Features

• Three-piece inflation tips kit included
• Solid brass twist-on tire chuck
• Super bright LED work light included
• Easy to read tire pressure gauge mounted at top rear of unit
• Accessory power port plug uses power directly from cigarette or power port

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 4.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0036E9VB6
• Item model number: 85
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (98 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #98 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive)
  • #1 in Automotive > Tools & Equipment > Tire Air Compressors & Inflators
  • #7 in Automotive > Wheels & Tires > Accessories

Product Description

Viair 85P is a small 12 volt portable compressor with a built-in LED work light, capable of inflating up to 31 - inch tires by simply plugging into your cigarette lighter power port (14.5 amperes maximum), starting your engine and connecting the screw-on tire chuck to a tire valve stem before turning the unit on. Tire pressure can be monitored using the gauge incorporated into the top of the unit, above the ON/OFF switch. The power cord is 10 feet long and the maximum working pressure is 60 PSI. Performance Specifications: Tire Fill rate: 0-30 PSI (195/70R14) - 2 minutes, 0 seconds, Tire Fill rate: 0-30 PSI (19570R14) - 1 minute, 0 seconds, Tire Fill rate: 0-30 PSI (225/60R18) - 2 minutes, 50 seconds, Tire Fill rate: 0-30 PSI (225/60R18) - 1 minute, 30 seconds, Tire Fill rate: 0-30 PSI (31 x 10.5 inch) - 4 minutes, 30 seconds, Tire Fill rate: 0-30 PSI (31 x 10.5 inch) - 2 minutes, 15 seconds.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

90 of 91 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Faster than the top-rated 70P:, June 15, 2010

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L. Martz (Orange County, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: VIAIR 85P Portable Air Compressor (Automotive)

I've had a VIAIR 70P for quite some time and that unit is great for the small pump that it is. When I needed another small portable compressor that was able to be powered by a cigarette lighter power socket, I noticed that VIAIR had a new model and got one. This one is almost twice as fast as the 70P and every bit as quiet. The unit doesn't walk around when you're using it and the brass screw-on tire chuck makes for almost no air loss. The LED power indicator is a nice touch and I found the air pressure gauge to be spot-on as long as I turn the compressor off to check pressure. In all, another nice unit. -I just wish this was available when I got my 70P. Side note: don't throw away the box - its a means of storage since this unit doesn't come with a carry bag.

53 of 57 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Better Quality Than I Anticipated, July 21, 2010

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L. V. Schisler (Canton, MI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: VIAIR 85P Portable Air Compressor (Automotive)

I've had several other portable air compressors in the past but they were always in the $20, and below price range, which in essence turned out to be "junk. This is the first time I've purchased a Viair Air Compressor. I was hesitant in spending nearly $50 for for one, but once I received it I was very impressed with its quality and efficiency. I like the fact that the air hose fitting is brass and the end screws onto the air valves of tires. Unlike the toggle type of hose fittings on the cheaper models (which leak a substantial amount of air when you attach or detach them to the air valve and are cumbersome to use), the screw on brass fitting of the Viair loses a negligent amount of air during this operation. The pump is relatively quite for a portable, and it doesn't bounce around nearly as much as the cheaper models tend do. The air gage is very accurate (readings should be taken with the air hose attached and the compressor off ). My bicycle tires were about 15 lbs low and it only took the compressor 10 seconds to air them up. My car tires were about 3 lbs low and it took less than a minute to fill them. I also like the fact that the accessories for airing up air mattresses, basketballs and the like, are cradled on the compressor. All to often I forget where I put these items when I need them if not attached to the compressor. Compared to other air compressors within the same price range, I think this is by far, a cut above the rest.
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74 of 82 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Powerful Compressor, requires too much electricity, September 13, 2010

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NS "NS" (GA, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: VIAIR 85P Portable Air Compressor (Automotive)

Item arrived quickly. The compressor is very compact and feels well built and heavy.

I verified before purchase that it draws 14.5 amps, 12v. My power sources on a 05 landcruiser are 15 amp 12v. I tested it this weekend. Started the vehicle, used the rear cargo Aux socket to fill the two rear tires, it has plenty of power and inflated quickly. I moved it to the front cabin Aux socket on dash, and it blew the 15 amp fuse. Then I used the 15 amp cig lighter socket, and it blew that too.

Its not much use if it blows the fuse when you need it most.

I'm going to look into a direct battery power adapter plug.