Catching Big Air

Sherpa’s Big Air Should Cover All Your 4x4 Air Supply Needs.

- Matt Raudonikis

Tyre pressure should be something on the minds of every motorist but as 4-wheel drivers, we’re more affected by them than most. Traversing a variety of terrain and carrying different – often heavy – loads means maintaining the right air pressure in your tyres is never more important.

Two essential pieces of kit for anyone who regularly drives their car off the blacktop include a quality tyre-pressure gauge and a 12-volt compressor for inflating tyres.

12-volt-powered air compressors come in a wide range of designs and prices and, as always, a good quality unit will serve you well over a long period. Cheap is not always cheerful, nor is the most expensive unit always better than a mid-range unit.