Foot pump

Modern designs lead the traditional way to inflate your tyres

Michelin Twin-Barrel

Price £19.99

Michelin 0800 731 4973

www.michelin.co.uk

Proving that when it comes to tyres, there’s little the French
giant doesn’t know, Michelin took a clear victory in our foot pump category. The twin-barrel unit was the largest we tested, and that paid off as it was super-stable while being pumped, and the treaded plate gave good grip. Not only was this the easiest unit to use, but it also delivered the best test result, adding 6psi in 30 presses. A long hose, accurate gauge and sports adaptors completed a great all-round package that, while not the cheapest, was certainly the best value.

Michelin Single-Barrel

Price £14.99

If boot storage is an issue, a more compact single-barrel pump is the answer. And look no further than another top-quality product from Michelin. Despite having only one cylinder, it put many double units to shame in the pump test. Again, not the cheapest – but it’s worth the money.

Michelin 0800 731 4973

www.michelin.co.uk

Draper Twin-Cylinder

Price £9.95

This double-pump product from Draper is our budget choice. It is not quite as stable during use as the two from Michelin, but it works pretty well, delivering a good pressure increase. The gauge was well within British Standard tolerances and the whole unit is excellent for the price.

Draper 023 8026 6355

www.draper.co.uk

What we looked for

Foot pumps remain popular sellers in the accessory stores, despite the advent of easier to use mini compressors. They even give you a little workout!

Key to a good pump is its efficiency. After all, you want results for your efforts. So we assessed how many pounds per square inch (psi) each contender added to a tyre after 30 pumps. We also checked their gauges against a calibrated unit, as well as considering footplate grip and overall stability while in use.

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