The XTM Tyre Deflator Gauge is a manual deflator with a built-in gauge: screw it onto a valve, slide it back to let the air out, and watch the needle drop to the pressure you want. It takes the valve core out, so the air comes out much faster than pressing the pin. It weighs 275 g and cost me $30.
What’s in the box
A deflator with brass fittings, a braided hose, a 0 to 70 PSI gauge in a thick rubber guard and a zip pouch to keep it clean.
What we like
- Fast: takes the valve core out
- Gauge shows the pressure live
- Any pressure, no presetting
- Brass fittings, braided hose
- Only $30
What we don’t
- One tyre at a time
- No light for the dark
- Grit gets in the connector
Quick Specs
| Spec | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | XTM |
| Material | Brass fittingsBraided hose |
| Weight | 275 g |
| Type | ManualWith gauge |
| Pressure range | 0–70 PSI1 PSI steps |
| Included | Storage pouch |
Using it
Screw the end onto the tyre valve, and the tool takes the valve core out. Pull the slide back and the air rushes out; push it forward to stop and read the gauge. When the needle reaches your pressure, screw the core back in and move to the next tyre. It’s quick, you see exactly where you are, and you can set any pressure without changing a setting. Our gauge matched our other gauges.
The catch is that it does one tyre at a time, so it isn’t as fast as a set of automatic deflators, and there’s no light for airing down in the dark. Sand and grit can get into the connector, so brush it off before you screw it on.
Build
The brass fittings feel solid, the braided hose is flexible without kinking when you coil it back into the pouch, and the rubber guard protects the gauge from knocks. All the connections are tight. The big dial is easy to read while you work.
How it compares
A set of automatic deflators like the CampBoss Boss Air or the KickAss set does all four tyres at once while you do something else, but you set the pressure in advance. The XTM suits you if you change pressures a lot from trip to trip, or want one tool that deflates and measures. Our tyre deflators guide compares them all.
Conclusion: XTM Tyre Deflator GaugeConclusion
The XTM Tyre Deflator Gauge is a solid, simple tool: it takes the valve core out for fast deflation, shows the pressure as you go and lets you pick any pressure on the spot. It does one tyre at a time, has no light, and needs a quick brush before use on sandy days. I paid $30, and for the price it’s an easy choice.
A solid, simple deflator that lets you choose any pressure on the spot.
It takes the valve core out so the air comes out fast, and the built-in gauge shows the pressure as you go; the brass fittings and braided hose feel tough. It does one tyre at a time, has no light and needs a brush on sandy days.
- 4WD tourers
- Campers
- Beach & picnics
Yes. I paid $30 for a fast deflator with a gauge that lets you choose any pressure on the spot.
