VIAIR 00088 88P Portable Compressor

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Who it fits · inflator

Best for: Daily drivers and roadside top-offs where portability and auto shut-off matter more than CFM.

Skip if: You regularly fill truck, trailer, or RV tires from flat, or you need published high-flow performance.

VIAIR VIAIR 00088 88P Portable Compressor is catalogued for buyers comparing tire-pressure gear by listing specs, price, and owner themes — not as a PumpGauge lab measurement.

For portable inflators, prioritize duty cycle, hose reach, and power source (12V vs cordless) over headline PSI. Owner notes about heat and battery drain matter more than marketing fill claims.

Listing highlight we keep as context (not our measurement): PORTABLE 12V AIR COMPRESSOR: Keep dependable inflation power in your vehicle with the VIAIR 88P portable air compressor. Designed for cars, trucks, SUVs, Jeeps, RVs, ATVs, and off-road vehicles, this 12V tire inflator delivers up to 120 PSI and supports tires up to 33 inches. The compact, maintenance-free gearless motor and included carry bag make storage simple.

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• PORTABLE 12V AIR COMPRESSOR: Keep dependable inflation power in your vehicle with the VIAIR 88P portable air compressor. Designed for cars, trucks, SUVs, Jeeps, RVs, ATVs, and off-road vehicles, this 12V tire inflator delivers up to 120 PSI and supports tires up to 33 inches. The compact, maintenance-free gearless motor and included carry bag make storage simple.
• VERSATILE TIRE AND EQUIPMENT INFLATION: Use this tire inflator portable air compressor for vehicle tires, motorcycles, bicycles, side-by-sides, sports balls, and compatible inflatables. Connect the alligator clamps directly to the vehicle battery, start the engine, attach the hose to the valve stem, and use the on/off switch for straightforward operation at home, roadside, or on the trail.
• COMPLETE 12V AIR COMPRESSOR KIT: This 12V air compressor kit includes a 16-foot air hose, 10-foot power cord, built-in pressure gauge, solid brass twist-on tire chuck, LED work light, durable carry bag, three inflation tips, and a Presta valve adapter. The extended reach helps access multiple tires, while the included accessories support a variety of everyday inflation tasks.
• BUILT FOR CAR AND TRUCK TIRES: This portable tire inflator for truck and passenger vehicle use delivers a 1.47 CFM free-flow rate, 120 PSI maximum working pressure, and a 25-minute duty cycle at 30 PSI. Suitable for tires up to 33 inches, the compact compressor measures 9.8 x 3.2 x 5.6 inches and weighs approximately 4.75 pounds for easy transport and storage.

What owners report

Themes paraphrased or quoted from public listing reviews. Sample is vendor-selected — not a representative survey.

• “5/5 — This is an excellent air compressor. Better than what you may need. This air compressor is a great product. It is probably better than what you may need. But as the saying goes, it never hurts to buy something better than what you need. Yo…” — paraphrased from public reviews
• “5/5 — i decided to get me a compressor because i just spent $3 trying to fill up my tires at a gas station and that didn't fix my low tire pressure warning. the gauge wasn't consistent, and for some reason the chuck didn't attach well to my tire…” — paraphrased from public reviews
• “5/5 — SEEMS VERY QUALITY-MADE and should last. Fills my 1 inch/slightly lifted, 2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro's four, "approximately 33 inch diameter" B.F. Goodrich KO2 tires nearly effortlessly (barely gets hot really) from 18 psi for off-road, to…” — paraphrased from public reviews
• “5/5 — I first bought a Viair compressor in 2002 or 3 (I think) Since then I used it extensively off roading in the UK, Europe and 3 or 4 trips a year round the the Sahara and further south until 2014. Since my trips to the desert were curtailed…” — paraphrased from public reviews

Alternatives & next steps

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