CarCareTruth Score
Decent, but it's tough on the environment.
Opens Amazon in a new tab. No account needed to look.
Saved to your guest loadout. Sign up to also save to your Cabinet (consumables) or Kit (tools you own).
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Full disclosure
Prices may varyThis product ranks #21 of 21 in Tire Inflator.Three above it ↓
Last reviewed May 27, 2026
TL;DR Flat-fill speed to 35 PSI is unverified without community timing data; top-off speed is community-confirmed fast. No independent reference-gauge cross-check was found; gauge accuracy is unverified.
The OlarHike runs on a 6000mAh Li-ion battery or a 12V DC cord, no outlet required. The dual LED display shows current and target PSI; four preset modes cover cars, bikes, motorcycles, and balls; auto-shutoff is confirmed working across multiple reviews. The manufacturer rates it to 160 PSI but caps car and pickup truck use at 51 PSI. No third-party electrical safety certification was found in North American databases as of May 2026.
Good fit for a commuter who wants a cordless unit for monthly top-offs. Skip it if your vehicle needs more than 51 PSI · the ceiling rules out most light-truck full-load pressures · or if third-party electrical certification matters to you.
No UL or ETL listing was verified in North American databases; no CPSC recall is on file as of May 2026 (cpsc.gov/recalls). The Li-ion battery has no manufacturer disposal guidance · recycle via Best Buy or a municipal e-waste site.
The manufacturer claims 55 seconds to add 5 PSI (30 to 35 PSI) on a 195/65R15 tire in internal testing. No independent flat-fill (0 to 35 PSI) community timing data has been found as of May 2026. Community owners confirm the top-off speed is fast and that the unit can quickly add 10 PSI to a car tire with battery to spare. For flat-tire recovery from zero pressure, treat the manufacturer claim as unverified until independent timing tests appear.
No UL or ETL listing was found for the OlarHike TIC3V401 in North American safety databases as of May 2026. Searches were performed across UL Product iQ (iq.ul.com), the Intertek ETL directory, and the CPSC recall database. No confirmed CE marking was found in primary technical sources either. Buyers who require third-party electrical safety certification should check those databases directly for any updates.
The manufacturer explicitly states the unit can only inflate car and light pickup truck tires up to 51 PSI. Standard light-truck target pressures often fall in the 60·80 PSI range, which exceeds this ceiling. The unit covers passenger cars and most SUVs at typical pressures (25·44 PSI) but is not suited for trucks requiring higher inflation.
Yes. The unit runs on a built-in 6000mAh Li-ion battery (three 2000mAh cells) for fully cordless operation · no outlet or 12V port needed. When the battery is low, a 12V DC cigarette-lighter cord is included for continuous corded operation. Multiple owners confirm the battery handles several car-tire top-offs on a single charge.
No active CPSC recall was found for the OlarHike TIC3V401 as of May 2026. The CPSC recall database at cpsc.gov/recalls is the authoritative source for current recall status.
Marketing copy from OlarHike, via Amazon. Not editorial.
Weekly pick
One product, one safety verdict, every week. No spam.
Milwaukee
M18 Inflator (2848-20)
ETENWOLF
VORTEX S6 Tire Inflator
Fanttik
X8 APEX Tire Inflator
DEWALT
20V MAX Tire Inflator
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Full disclosure
Community
0 postsShare how you use this product
Drop a quick comment or post a full review with photos and a star rating.
Sign in to postNew here? Create a free account.