When every second matters: 4in1 inflation/deflation kit and Apex-like precision deflating valves

[Emanuel]

53 minutes ago, Marek said:

These look the same from design perspective as apex. What do you mean "compatible with gas station air pumps"? Apex works the same way as this - you can pump it anywhere...

BTW. aim for XL valves.

Thanks Marek for the reply. It has been written in these forums that the Apex deflators are not compatible with gas station air pumps. Are you able to use the gas station air pumps ok?

[Marek]

of course the are OK it's the same exact same of valve tip in the end... I wonder what would anyone here consider incompatible? Bottom line - the tip fits your regular compressor nozzle. Gas station or ARB on-board compressor with a hose - it's the same valve thing.

Edited April 1, 2025 by Marek

[Frederic]

On 4/1/2025 at 4:42 PM, Emanuel said:

Thanks Marek for the reply. It has been written in these forums that the Apex deflators are not compatible with gas station air pumps. Are you able to use the gas station air pumps ok?

I keep hearing the same, apparently when trying to use the gas station inflator (like the pic below) there is no tight seal, and one should use a tissue paper over the valve to seal it tight.

Another option is to use a tire valve extension piece:

[Alphin Aloor]

On 4/2/2025 at 5:06 PM, Frederic said:

I keep hearing the same, apparently when trying to use the gas station inflator (like the pic below) there is no tight seal, and one should use a tissue paper over the valve to seal it tight.

Another option is to use a tire valve extension piece:

Yes, this is correct @Frederic and @Emanuel.

I recently installed Apex and didn't foresee this complication. Now, I'm trying different converters and extenders to find a fix. I'm still looking. 

So far, it is annoying that i can't use the petrol pump inflators. I have a decent onboard setup, but the petrol pump is still easier.

 

This one didn't work, FYI.

[Emanuel]

FYI Pajero owners with TPMS sensors.

These provided a spanner in the works so to speak.

As it turns out, the Pajero TPMS sensors are clip onto to the valve stem and cannot be attached to the Apex deflator and the special adaptor that they also sell won't work because it is a screw based design. It could be possible to not attach the sensors and live with a permanent warning light for the TPMS system warning. Disabling it in the computer apparently is also very had to do. 

In the end, I decided not to do this and will continue to unscrew the valve to deflate. Also very fast and no additional cost.

If anyone has an alternative solution, I'd love to hear about it.

[Luke K P]

21 hours ago, Emanuel said:

FYI Pajero owners with TPMS sensors.

These provided a spanner in the works so to speak.

As it turns out, the Pajero TPMS sensors are clip onto to the valve stem and cannot be attached to the Apex deflator and the special adaptor that they also sell won't work because it is a screw based design. It could be possible to not attach the sensors and live with a permanent warning light for the TPMS system warning. Disabling it in the computer apparently is also very had to do. 

In the end, I decided not to do this and will continue to unscrew the valve to deflate. Also very fast and no additional cost.

If anyone has an alternative solution, I'd love to hear about it.

hey mate, even the apex XL are too short to fit through my wheel rim.. So I am using the APEX RCV rapid deflation valuves.

remove the stem core,.. and screw these over the existing schrader valve... rapid defaltion with no tools. Walk around undoing them all in order, stand for 30 seconds,.. walk around in same order doing them back up. gets to from 40psi to around 12psi in a minute 

I had a set on my pajero as well as you dont mess with any of the TPMS stuff... all bolt on the outside of wheel

heres the link:
https://www.apexdesignsusa.com/products/rcv-rapid-connect-valve

 

@Emanuel

[Aser]

I use the same RCV as Luke and you can inflate in the petrol station... 👍

[Alphin Aloor]

 

I've found a workaround for petrol station air compressors and the Apex Quick Deflate.

 

As shown in the pic, the ARB chuck effectively works as an adapter and is compatible with petrol pump push-on inflators.