Tyre deflators

[RayD]

Hi, has anyone got experience of using security tyre defaltors as a theft deterant? Seen some online that with deflate the tyre within 400 yds if not removed before drivin.

 

[Jimbohorlicks]

Never heard of those, suppose you could put some nails under the tyres at an angle.

 

[pappajohn]

Four new tyres later..... It doesn't take a lot to destroy the integrity of a tyre.
Inconvenient having remove and refit every time you go out.
A none starter in my book.... Now there's a thought, how about a decent immobiliser to start with instead of a gimmick.

 

[Phill D]

a decent alarm or tracker / immobaliser will be on a par in price of 4 new tyres, and perhaps damaged rims etc.

i think a tyre deflater would be false economy and a pain in the arse..

 

[rosalan]

A damaged tyre (just one) can cost around a hundred pounds and running flat would damage it. When for a very minimal sum, you could put a small hidden switch to interrupt the starting circuit or similar.
It looks a novel idea but their are many better solutions.

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[RayD]

Tyre deflator I’ve seen takes 5 seconds to add and lock, together with wheel clamp (visual reminder to remove inflator) could be a great fix.

 

[pappajohn]

Tyre deflator I’ve seen takes 5 seconds to add and lock, together with wheel clamp (visual reminder to remove inflator) could be a great fix.

Professional vehicle thief will do the clamp quicker than that and won't care about running on a flat tyre.
Your choice of course

 

[rosalan]

I am not trying to be negative but whatever I have to remember, sooner or later, I will forget.

 

[Lenny HB]

With a heavy van if you run on flat tyres they will be wrecked in a few yards, could get very expensive every time you forget about them.