autofolk Team
Sep 14, 20203 min read
Why and How to Maintain the Correct Tyre Pressure
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Michelin 12266 is a programmable high flow tyre Inflator
This tyre inflator has a digital gauge accurate to +/- 1 PSI up to 50 PSI
Michelin 12266 programmable fast flow tyre inflator can inflate 0-30 PSI in approximately 3 mins
Switchable between PSI, BAR & kPa
Super bright LED lights
1X12V Power Socket
60cm long high pressure air hose
White L.C.D. display
Digital Display
Product Details​
Product Category: Car Tyre Inflator
Brand: Michelin
SKU Code: 12266
Material: Polymer
Voltage: 12 Volts
Colour: Black and Blue
Customer Ratings: 4.8 out of 5 Stars (6 Reviews)
Assembly Required: No
Imported By: Super Tyre Tec- No.84/4, Manish Towers, J C Road, Bangalore-560002
County of Origin: China
There are several excellent reasons why it makes good sense to have a top up tyre inflator in your car at all times. Imagine you are driving and you feel that one of your tyres is low on pressure. No longer you have to wait to reach the nearest petrol pump. No need to stand in queues at petrol pumps to top up the tyre air.
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Michelin 12266 is a programmable high flow tyre Inflator from the house of Michelin. Being Programmable, you do not need to constantly read the pressure on the gauge to check if you have reached the desired levels. You can easily set the desired pressure levels and once the same is reached, the inflator will cut off automatically. It can inflate car tyres from 0 to 30 PSI in approx 3 minutes. This tyre inflator has a digital gauge accurate to +/- 1 PSI up to 50 PSI
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Michelin 12266 Tyre Inflator is a very compact tyre inflator by Michelin. The compact design of the tyre inflator ensures you can conveniently store it and carry it wherever you go. This makes it an important gadget for your trips.
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There is also a dedicated button through which you can choose the desired unit of pressure between PSI, BAR and kPa.
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Michelin 12266 Tyre Inflator comes with a white L.C.D. Digital Display and a 60 cm long high pressure air hose
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Safety Information: It is recommended to keep your car engine running so that the device gets maximum voltage and power. Please affix the nozzle tightly to the tyre valve. The product may get heated which is normal during air compression. Allow to cool before re-use.
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Shipping Info:
Our standard dispatch times are 1-2 days. Our partner courier services are reliable and will deliver your products safely within standard delivery time.
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Return & Warranty Policy:
This product comes with a no return policy. However, there is a 1 year warranty, which ensures easy replacement for faulty products. For any product related issues, the customer can call to the MICHELIN CUSTOMER CARE NUMBER 91-9845154540 between 10am to 6 pm. on all days to register the complaint. You can also drop a mail to info@autofolk.in for any concerns
Answer: Yes, turning on the engine while using your Tyre Inflator ensures that the car battery is not drained.
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2. How to use the Michelin 12266 Programmable Tyre Inflator?
Answer: The power jack of the tyre inflator, first needs to be inserted in the 12Vcar power port. Then the engine needs to be turned on and the hose needs to be connected to the tyre. Once connected, the inflator pressure gauge will show the current pressure in the tyre. It has a pressure pre-set feature which makes it convenient to set the exact pressure you want in your tyres !The tyre inflator then has to be turned on and kept on till the target pressure is reached.
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4. How to know the correct pressure of tyre Inflation?
Answer: The recommended tyre pressure for your car is mentioned on the bottom part of the centre pillar or behind the fuel cap cover. Fill as per the recommended pressure.
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5. Should I use a digital or an analog Tyre Inflator?
Answer: That is based on your choice as the efficiency of both digital tyre inflators and analog tyre inflators are the same. The only advantage that is there in the digital inflator is that reading the tyre pressure is easier in a digital inflator.
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6. Can Michelin 12266 Programmable Tyre Inflator be used to inflate a completely flat tyre?
Michelin 12266 Programmable Digital Tyre Inflator is an ideal device to inflate flat tyres. This is a high power tyre inflator and can inflate tyres from 0 to 30 psi in approx 3minutes.
7. How much current does Michelin 12266 Tyre Inflator draws? What should be the rating of car fuse?
Answer: The Michelin Rapid Tyre Inflator 12266 has a max current of 7.5 AMPS/96 WATTS and the fuse size is 15 Amps glass