Ring Heavy Duty Professional Air Compressor 12V review
Drivers, van/4x4 owners and caravanners who want a robust compressor that lives in the boot for real use, not just an emergency top-up
By Tom Calder
A properly built compressor rather than a glovebox toy — metal body, brass nozzle and a 7m airline that reaches every tyre from one battery connection. The trade-off is that it clips straight to the battery terminals, so you'll need bonnet access rather than a quick plug into the 12V socket.
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- Metal body and brass nozzle feel built to last, not disposable
- Quick on the tyre size Ring tested it on — 35psi in under 90 seconds for a 13" tyre (allow longer on bigger 17-18" wheels)
- 7m airline plus battery-clamp power means you can reach all four corners of a van or 4x4 without moving the vehicle
- Battery-clamp only connection means popping the bonnet, not a quick socket plug-in
- Bulkier and heavier than pocket-sized inflators, so it's a boot item, not a glovebox one
Who shouldn't buy this
If you want a lightweight inflator for occasional top-ups via the 12V socket without opening the bonnet, a compact socket-plug inflator will suit you better than this one.
Key specs
| Power source | 12V, 280W |
| Max pressure | 100 psi max |
| Inflation speed | 13" tyre to 35 psi in under 90 seconds |
| Extras | 7m coiled airline, 3 nozzle adaptors |
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