How do you inflate a stroller tire?
Many parents choose a stroller with pneumatic tires. This is a more comfortable ride than a car with foam tires or plastic tires. To benefit from this advantage, it is important to regularly check the pressure of stroller tires and inflate them if necessary.
Step-by-step plan for inflating a stroller tire
Time required: 5 minutes
Step-by-step plan for inflating a stroller tire with an electric air pump
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Check the valve
Check what type of valve the stroller tire has. For most brands this is the AV valve that is also found on car tires.
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What tire pressure
Check the correct tire pressure on the tire or in the manual. This is indicated in psi or bar.
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Connect the pump
Unscrew the valve cap and connect the pump, if necessary via an adapter.
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Pumping
Enter the correct tire pressure and inflate the tire.
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Disconnect
Remove the pump and tighten the valve cap.
Correct tension for a stroller tire
A stroller with pneumatic tires offers plenty of comfort. The air in the tire dampens the vibrations, so that the child can lie or sleep comfortably. In addition, pneumatic tires have lower resistance than other types of tires, so parents can easily push their stroller over uneven (forest) paths. It is advisable to check the tension regularly. Correct tire pressure provides more comfort and stability. It also reduces resistance and wear, reducing the chance of a flat tire.
Electric pump for a stroller tire
An electric pump is ideal for your stroller. You can easily check whether the tires have the correct pressure. Inflating is also a breeze: you set the correct pressure and the pump does the rest. Avoid going to a gas station to inflate the stroller tires. The tire pressure can easily be too high here, which can result in damage. Moreover, it is sometimes so difficult to detach the pump from the valve that the tire deflates as quickly as it was full. Another tip: avoid inflating the tire when your child is in the stroller. An electric pump makes noise, which can wake your child.
The right tire pressure always and everywhere
Tires perform best when they are at the correct pressure. For example, a properly inflated tire experiences less resistance on the road or a sandy path. With a caravan, scooter or mobility scooter, this quickly leads to lower fuel consumption. A tire also lasts longer if it is inflated on time. So sustainable. Do you want to know how to best provide the right amount of air to the tires of your vehicle? Then read one of the following blogs:
The number 1 tire pump for the stroller
The Donrox Ride F511 is ideal for inflating the tires of your stroller without effort. This compressor fits on different types of valves and stops automatically at the desired air pressure. It is compact, portable and equipped with a pressure gauge and USB rechargeable power bank. You can use it at home, but also on the go. This way you are flexible enough to adjust the air pressure in your tires to the surface you are driving on.
