Critical inflation

You can maximize your vehicle’s tread life and fuel economy by minimizing underinflated tires. One way to accomplish this is with the Ryobi 18-Volt One+ cordless inflator (model # P731). It features a high-pressure inflation setting (up to 150 pounds per square inch) for tires and a high-volume setting for other inflatable items such as air mattresses, sports equipment and rubber tubes. The Ryobi shuts off automatically once the digital readout indicates that the correct pressure setting has been reached. It also acts as a deflator and will rapidly remove air from your inflatables for easy packing. The unit includes a long-life, lightweight 18-volt lithium ion battery. You can purchase the inflator at Home Depot and similar retail outlets for about $120. For more information head to www.ryobitools.com and click on specialty tools.

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