VIAIR Digital EVC85P - Portable Air Compressor Tire Inflator for Car, SUV & Truck | Preset Automatic Shut Off Feature | 12V R

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars | 4,889 ratings

Price: 80.99

Last update: 02-02-2025


About this item

DIGITAL COMPRESSOR for ALL VEHICLES - The new & improved version of the customer favorite 85P, the Every Vehicle Carry 85P features a digital gauge and preset pressure with automatic shut-off feature. Now, every driver can experience VIAIR's legendary long-lasting performance and reliability with ease.
HOW TO USE PRESET PRESSURE: (1) Push the plug into the cigarette lighter port in your vehicle's interior. (2) Start your engine. (3) Attach the chuck to the tire valve. (4) Set the desired pressure and wait for the tire to inflate. (5) The portable tire air pump will automatically shut off when the desired pressure is reached.
INCLUDED COMPONENTS: 12V mini air compressor tire inflator has a 3 ft air hose, 10 ft power cord, built-in pressure gauge, deluxe carry bag, 3 inflation tips (3/16" nozzle, 5/16" nozzle, and needle adapter) stored on compressor, press-on chuck, LED light, and Presta valve adapter.
RAPID, ACCURATE INFLATION: With the press of a button, it delivers a maximum working pressure of 60 PSI with a duty cycle of 20 minutes at 30 PSI; Free flow capacity: 1.26 CFM. Maximum Recommended Tire Size: 31". Fills a 225/60/18 tire from 30 to 40 PSI in 1.08 minutes or less and is 65% faster than leading competitors. Dimensions: 9.1″L x 3.1″W x 5.6″H; 4.3 lbs.
SAFE & RELIABLE: Inflate tires on sedans, SUVs and sports cars. Even capable on small trucks and ATVs. Reliable, convenient and easy to use. Great for families and daily driver vehicles. So easy, anyone can use it!

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  • CalSailor
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great product with great quality.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2024
    I always keep a pump in my car for an emergency. I've gone through a couple of cheap pumps. They are worth what I paid, and break after a few years. They are 'good enough' in that they pump but they are slow and overheat quickly.

    This is a great product. It's metal, well built, and works very well. It feels solid and is relatively quiet for what it is. It is VERY fast and doesn't overheat.

    Viair makes many pumps but this is a great simple pump to have in your car or garage. It is well worth the cost and I'll probably save money in the long run not having to replace a cheaper pump.

    I highly reccomend.
  • Chris
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, but not perfect.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2024
    Vibrates a bit when operating, doesn’t have a deflation feature, and the flashlight is always on and at the wrong end of the unit. Otherwise it’s excellent for my needs. It’s quiet. The auto off works well and seems accurate. It fills my (admittedly small) 205/55R16 tires at about 1 psi every couple seconds when topping off. It’s compact and lightweight. The cord and hose are more than long enough without being excessively long. The controls are dead simple. It remembers the pressure setting when turned off. And it seems durable, but time will have to tell on that one. The carrying case seems high quality as well.
  • Nitro Rat
    5.0 out of 5 stars What more can you say about a product with 4.5 Stars and 1700+ reviews?
    Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2017
    What more can you say about a product with 4.5 Stars and 1700+ reviews? There are some products that just make you giddy; this is one of them. It works flawlessly, anytime, every time. I've owned a ViAir 85P for about 2 years. I purchased it for a car emergency bag. It has saved my butt more times than I can count. I don't drive brand new cars that are two years old; I get my money out of cars and always end up driving cars that are 13+ years old. Likewise, I don't replace my tires every 20,000 miles either. So, my tires often seem to have a slow leak and can run with low pressure over time. I don't often notice this 'till I'm at work or away from the house.

    The ViAir 85P inflates tires FAST! It is a 12 VDC compressor (with max 15A to 20A draw), or about 240 Watts (~1/3 HP) max. It's not a 220 VAC 8 HP shop compressor, so it won't inflate you tire in 5 seconds. But compared to all the other 12 V compressors, this thing is KING! The more powerful ViAir compressors pull too much current for a cigarette lighter (they must use alligator clips direct to battery). For convenience (i.e. cigarette lighter power), the 85P things cannot be beat!

    We've all tried the $15 el-cheapo compressors. Those things are actually WORSE than NOTHING at ALL! They give you a false sense of security.
    The el-cheapo compressors are not only sooo sloooow when inflating a tire (take FOREVER), but they degrade over time (seals go bad, hose rots, etc.). So just when you need them most, on a cold dark road in the middle of no where, they let you down. When your tire goes flat, you foolishly think, "No problem; I've got my awesome $15 compressor I purchased at Harbor Fraud". Then you find out you should have spent a few more bucks and got the ViAir 85P. Couple this little compressor with a $5 tire repair/plug kit, at you are covered for 95 % of all tire problems in an emergency.

    I paid around $45 for this a couple of years ago and was tickled with it. I just bought a 2nd one for my other car and two additional units for Christmas gifts. On my recommendation, a co-worker and several friends also purchased these compressors and couldn't be happier. Now, you can often find this on Amazon considerably discounted from that price. It also now comes with a great little zipper bag to keep it in! This is a nice quality bag that you'll actually use, not just some afterthought that will disintegrate with a few months. The bag has an interior pouch for small items (tire plugs, etc.). The built-in pressure gauge is a nice touch and seems pretty accurate (agrees with some of my other gauges to within a few psi). The high-quality brass screw-on hose end is one of the best features of the 85P. It works flawlessly and is super easy to use, even for soccer-moms and the non-mechanically inclined. No more crappy "clamp on" plastic hose connectors like cheap 1970's bicycle pumps that just won't seal. The ViAir hose has a nice feel to it and is braided-cloth covered for durability. The 12V power cable is long enough to plug into the cigarette lighter and still reach all four tires, even on relatively large vehicles. ViAir does sell an extension hose if you need it for some reason. The body of the compressor holds an inflation needle for sports balls, etc. This compressor has some heft to it and feels heavy enough to impress you. I don't know that there's a single thing I would change about this compressor. You are buying perfection!

    These also makes AWESOME gifts for people that are hard to buy for. From college/high-school students, to the business executive, house-wife, pro-mechanic, to Grandpa Jones, anyone would be pleased to receive this as a gift. And they will think of you next time it saves their butt and they don't have to ride home in the cab of a tow truck at night with a 300 lb gorilla they just met. I should also mention this (for those who think, "just put the spare tire on"). Up here in the north, spare tires are often mounted underneath vehicles. This means the retaining mechanism is exposed to salt roads in the winter and inevitably seizes up. I've seen two vehicles now where no amount of prying and praying would get the spare tire loose.

    With the ViAir 85P and a cheap tire plug kit, you'll be on your way in 5 min (even on a cold winter road) without laying on your back on a snow/ice covered road in -15 F weather, trying to wrestle a spare tire loose. When putting a spare on, you also have the fun of breaking lug nuts loose, etc. Avoid the pain and buy this ViAir 85P compressor!
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    Nitro Rat
    5.0 out of 5 stars What more can you say about a product with 4.5 Stars and 1700+ reviews?
    Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2017
    What more can you say about a product with 4.5 Stars and 1700+ reviews? There are some products that just make you giddy; this is one of them. It works flawlessly, anytime, every time. I've owned a ViAir 85P for about 2 years. I purchased it for a car emergency bag. It has saved my butt more times than I can count. I don't drive brand new cars that are two years old; I get my money out of cars and always end up driving cars that are 13+ years old. Likewise, I don't replace my tires every 20,000 miles either. So, my tires often seem to have a slow leak and can run with low pressure over time. I don't often notice this 'till I'm at work or away from the house.

    The ViAir 85P inflates tires FAST! It is a 12 VDC compressor (with max 15A to 20A draw), or about 240 Watts (~1/3 HP) max. It's not a 220 VAC 8 HP shop compressor, so it won't inflate you tire in 5 seconds. But compared to all the other 12 V compressors, this thing is KING! The more powerful ViAir compressors pull too much current for a cigarette lighter (they must use alligator clips direct to battery). For convenience (i.e. cigarette lighter power), the 85P things cannot be beat!

    We've all tried the $15 el-cheapo compressors. Those things are actually WORSE than NOTHING at ALL! They give you a false sense of security.
    The el-cheapo compressors are not only sooo sloooow when inflating a tire (take FOREVER), but they degrade over time (seals go bad, hose rots, etc.). So just when you need them most, on a cold dark road in the middle of no where, they let you down. When your tire goes flat, you foolishly think, "No problem; I've got my awesome $15 compressor I purchased at Harbor Fraud". Then you find out you should have spent a few more bucks and got the ViAir 85P. Couple this little compressor with a $5 tire repair/plug kit, at you are covered for 95 % of all tire problems in an emergency.

    I paid around $45 for this a couple of years ago and was tickled with it. I just bought a 2nd one for my other car and two additional units for Christmas gifts. On my recommendation, a co-worker and several friends also purchased these compressors and couldn't be happier. Now, you can often find this on Amazon considerably discounted from that price. It also now comes with a great little zipper bag to keep it in! This is a nice quality bag that you'll actually use, not just some afterthought that will disintegrate with a few months. The bag has an interior pouch for small items (tire plugs, etc.). The built-in pressure gauge is a nice touch and seems pretty accurate (agrees with some of my other gauges to within a few psi). The high-quality brass screw-on hose end is one of the best features of the 85P. It works flawlessly and is super easy to use, even for soccer-moms and the non-mechanically inclined. No more crappy "clamp on" plastic hose connectors like cheap 1970's bicycle pumps that just won't seal. The ViAir hose has a nice feel to it and is braided-cloth covered for durability. The 12V power cable is long enough to plug into the cigarette lighter and still reach all four tires, even on relatively large vehicles. ViAir does sell an extension hose if you need it for some reason. The body of the compressor holds an inflation needle for sports balls, etc. This compressor has some heft to it and feels heavy enough to impress you. I don't know that there's a single thing I would change about this compressor. You are buying perfection!

    These also makes AWESOME gifts for people that are hard to buy for. From college/high-school students, to the business executive, house-wife, pro-mechanic, to Grandpa Jones, anyone would be pleased to receive this as a gift. And they will think of you next time it saves their butt and they don't have to ride home in the cab of a tow truck at night with a 300 lb gorilla they just met. I should also mention this (for those who think, "just put the spare tire on"). Up here in the north, spare tires are often mounted underneath vehicles. This means the retaining mechanism is exposed to salt roads in the winter and inevitably seizes up. I've seen two vehicles now where no amount of prying and praying would get the spare tire loose.

    With the ViAir 85P and a cheap tire plug kit, you'll be on your way in 5 min (even on a cold winter road) without laying on your back on a snow/ice covered road in -15 F weather, trying to wrestle a spare tire loose. When putting a spare on, you also have the fun of breaking lug nuts loose, etc. Avoid the pain and buy this ViAir 85P compressor!
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  • Kevin Darmasaputra
    4.0 out of 5 stars Handy little lifesaver
    Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2024
    I recently picked up Viair 85P and it's turned out to be a little gem for my car. It's pretty simple to use, which I appreciate. Just plug it into the cigarette lighter, attach the twist chuck to your tire, and you're good to go. I was surprised by how fast it inflates tires – definitely beats waiting for roadside assistance or searching for a gas station with a working air pump. It's got a decent length cord too, so reaching the tires isn't a hassle.

    The compressor isn't too loud, and the gauge on it seems accurate, which is a relief because I'm never quite sure with these things. It feels sturdy, not like it's going to fall apart after a few uses, and it’s small enough to keep in the trunk without taking up much space. I’ve used it on my SUV and my husband's truck, and it worked like a charm for both.

    It's not perfect though. If you’re doing more than one tire, you might have to give it a break to cool down, as it's not meant for heavy-duty, continuous use. That’s not a huge deal for me, but something to keep in mind if you think you'll need it for more intensive tasks. Overall, I'd say the Viair 85P is a great buy for the average driver. It’s convenient, reliable, and gives you a bit of extra peace of mind when you're out on the road.
  • E.Henrie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very good compressor for the money.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2024
    I bought this to carry in my car trunk for those unexpected moments. I've used this a few times now and am impressed with its performance. Its screw on type chuck connects easily to valve stems, even if they're of limited access. NOTE: some of the adds pictures show a toggle type air chuck, some show the screw on. The screw on is, in my experience, by far the better option and is what mine came with. The compressor is the quietest of any I've used and produces very high volume of air in a short time. If you've ever experienced having to air up a tire on the side of the road in bad weather, you'll really appreciate this aspect. It comes with a perfectly functional soft case which keeps things contained until that dreaded moment when you need it. I'd like it to have a 15 or 20 ft. power cord instead of the 10', as I tend to use it further from my car lighter socket than the mfg. expected. Additionally, a hose longer than 3' might be helpful in some situations, but in the as delivered configuration, this unit is perfectly functional for most users.
    I can recommend this product.

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