Going away from run flats—is the 1LE inflator kit an option?

wwiiavfan · 06-10-2019, 06:13 AM

Going to a non run flat set of tires. I will be carrying a plug kit, but wondering about an inflator. Is the OEM kit decent or am I better off with something aftermarket?

enzia35 · 06-10-2019, 06:32 AM

Probably better off with aftermarket. No suggestions though.

LT4Greg · 06-10-2019, 09:31 AM

Go to Walmart and check out their plug in tire inflators. They plug into the auxiliary port in the console and you can inflate your tires. Advance Auto, Auto Zone, O’Riellys will have them too. My ZL1 has the factory inflator but I have the one I bought for my 2010 SS in the Z too. I used to keep it in my 2016 SS even with the runflats and took it out when I traded the car for the ZL1. I keep an tire inflator in my Chevy truck too! Hope this helps you.

ctrlz · 06-10-2019, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by wwiiavfan

Going to a non run flat set of tires. I will be carrying a plug kit, but wondering about an inflator. Is the OEM kit decent or am I better off with something aftermarket?

Since you are capable of plugging tires, I would recommend you avoid the low current inflators that plug into a 12 V accessory port.
I went with the Viair 88P which attaches directly to battery terminals.
This is huge upgrade from the plug-in units for not that much more money.

RCF · 06-10-2019, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ctrlz

Since you are capable of plugging tires, I would recommend you avoid the low current inflators that plug into a 12 V accessory port.
I went with the Viair 88P which attaches directly to battery terminals.
This is huge upgrade from the plug-in units for not that much more money.

Yep, same here - have Viairs in all our cars/trucks, they work well.

custommx3 · 06-11-2019, 09:30 AM

My... I dont have a spare tire kit.

z28pat · 06-11-2019, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by custommx3

My... I dont have a spare tire kit.

A little off topic but can you share pictures of the ikon rear diffuser , curious how it looks in real life
Thank you

aka Reckless · 06-11-2019, 10:25 AM

I have an inflation kit from a CTSV if you would like:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/GM-Inflatio...wAAOSwMBlcxv50

custommx3 · 06-11-2019, 02:29 PM

Here's a few pics I have on my phone. The finish was really nice, but the install was not fun. Shes a little dirty in the 1st one. As far as looks, it looks just like the OEM piece but with the extra diffuser molded into it. They probably did this prior to making the mold for it. The clips are a pain. Nextgen has a video that was very helpful.

z28pat · 06-12-2019, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by custommx3

Here's a few pics I have on my phone. The finish was really nice, but the install was not fun. Shes a little dirty in the 1st one. As far as looks, it looks just like the OEM piece but with the extra diffuser molded into it. They probably did this prior to making the mold for it. The clips are a pain. Nextgen has a video that was very helpful.

Thank you , it does seem like a pain in the a$$ but looks great !

wwiiavfan · 06-23-2019, 03:51 PM

Thanks for the tip. I picked up the Viair 88p kit on Amazon. If I leave the cord and hose stick out of the carrying bag, it tucks away nicely under the trunk floor.

mdhopt36 · 06-23-2019, 04:15 PM

Hmm, motorcycles don't carry spares.....
???

wwiiavfan · 06-23-2019, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mdhopt36

Hmm, motorcycles don't carry spares.....
???

True, but towing bills start at $60. If I only use this compressor once for this purpose, it will have paid for itself.

Oh, and I carry a mini inflator and plug kit on my Harley.

Lazerbrainz2k3 · 06-23-2019, 08:51 PM

Just had to use my inflator last weekend after finding a screw in the 3 month old LHS 275 Pilot Sport 4S. Same as this:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000L9AD2K..._qRceDbW1345ZE

Plugs into the 12V port. Worked great. The plug is the Slime brand you seem to find in every auto parts store, and after a week of regular driving it's holding the pressure just fine.

06-10-2019, 06:13 AM	#1
wwiiavfan Drives: 2017 1SS Hyper Blue Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 478	Going away from run flats—is the 1LE inflator kit an option? Going to a non run flat set of tires. I will be carrying a plug kit, but wondering about an inflator. Is the OEM kit decent or am I better off with something aftermarket?

06-10-2019, 06:32 AM	#2
enzia35 Drives: '16 Garnet Red 1SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 3,450	Probably better off with aftermarket. No suggestions though. __________________ '16 Camaro 1SS '18 Miata GT Gone: '01 Camaro, '14 Camaro, '90 Miata

06-10-2019, 09:31 AM	#3
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,813	Go to Walmart and check out their plug in tire inflators. They plug into the auxiliary port in the console and you can inflate your tires. Advance Auto, Auto Zone, O’Riellys will have them too. My ZL1 has the factory inflator but I have the one I bought for my 2010 SS in the Z too. I used to keep it in my 2016 SS even with the runflats and took it out when I traded the car for the ZL1. I keep an tire inflator in my Chevy truck too! Hope this helps you. __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

06-11-2019, 09:30 AM	#6
custommx3 Drives: 2017 2SS, 2023 3LT RS, 2011 2LT RS Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Memphis Posts: 360 View My Garage	My... I dont have a spare tire kit. Attached Images __________________ '17 2SS ■ HBM '23 3LT RS ■ Rapid Blue '11 2LT RS ■ Red Jewel

06-11-2019, 02:29 PM	#9
custommx3 Drives: 2017 2SS, 2023 3LT RS, 2011 2LT RS Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Memphis Posts: 360 View My Garage	Here's a few pics I have on my phone. The finish was really nice, but the install was not fun. Shes a little dirty in the 1st one. As far as looks, it looks just like the OEM piece but with the extra diffuser molded into it. They probably did this prior to making the mold for it. The clips are a pain. Nextgen has a video that was very helpful. Attached Images __________________ '17 2SS ■ HBM '23 3LT RS ■ Rapid Blue '11 2LT RS ■ Red Jewel

06-11-2019, 10:25 AM	#8
aka Reckless Drives: 2016 2SS Camaro Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 541	I have an inflation kit from a CTSV if you would like: https://www.ebay.com/itm/GM-Inflatio...wAAOSwMBlcxv50

06-23-2019, 03:51 PM	#11
wwiiavfan Drives: 2017 1SS Hyper Blue Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 478	Thanks for the tip. I picked up the Viair 88p kit on Amazon. If I leave the cord and hose stick out of the carrying bag, it tucks away nicely under the trunk floor. Attached Images

06-23-2019, 04:15 PM	#12
mdhopt36 Drives: '17- 1ag37 V6 traded, for 1SS 2018! Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: MA Posts: 469	Hmm, motorcycles don't carry spares..... ???

06-23-2019, 08:51 PM	#14
Lazerbrainz2k3 Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS - M6, NPP, MRC Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Delco, PA Posts: 971	Just had to use my inflator last weekend after finding a screw in the 3 month old LHS 275 Pilot Sport 4S. Same as this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000L9AD2K..._qRceDbW1345ZE Plugs into the 12V port. Worked great. The plug is the Slime brand you seem to find in every auto parts store, and after a week of regular driving it's holding the pressure just fine.

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