Ring RTC1000 Rapid Digital Tyre Inflator: Specifications and Safety Notes
At a glance
- What it is: A 12V plug-in digital tyre inflator from Ring Automotive with auto-stop. Ring says it was discontinued in May 2026 and replaced by the RTI130 and RTI130T.
- Key specifications: 12V, 180W, 15A; inflates a 13 inch tyre in about 2 minutes; 3.5 m cable; 70 cm hose; 1.15 kg (Ring).
- Suits: Drivers who want a quick, simple car-socket inflator.
- Skip if: You want a current model; this one is discontinued.
We haven’t tested this product ourselves. This page summarises Ring’s product page, checked 19 October 2026.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Ring RTC1000 Rapid Digital Tyre Inflator | [1] |
| Power | 12V, 180W, 15A, from the car’s 12V socket with a fused plug | [1] |
| Speed claim | A 13 inch tyre in about 2 minutes | [1] |
| Control | Auto-stop at the set pressure, remembered for next time; digital gauge in PSI, bar or kPa; deflation valve | [1] |
| Display and light | Backlit digital display (76 x 48 mm); directional white LED | [1] |
| Cable and hose | 3.5 m wind-up power cable; 70 cm air hose stored in the unit; brass screw valve connector | [1] |
| Size and weight | 229 x 205 x 94 mm; 1.15 kg | [1] |
| In the box | Three-piece adaptor kit, storage case, 4 spare valve caps, 1 spare fuse, latex gloves | [1] |
| Pressure range, warranty, price | Not stated on Ring’s page | n/a |
What owners report
We have not reviewed owner feedback for this product.
Known issues and safety
Recall check: we searched GOV.UK product safety alerts, reports and recalls (Office for Product Safety and Standards) for “ring automotive” on 19 October 2026. The only Ring inflator it lists is the July 2025 recall of the RTC6000 cordless model, a different product [2]. We found nothing naming the RTC1000.
The gauge is a guide; check pressure with a separate tyre gauge. Do not leave the inflator running unattended.
Questions people ask
How fast is it?
Ring claims about 2 minutes for a 13 inch tyre [1].
Does it stop automatically?
Yes. It stops at the set pressure and remembers the setting [1].
Is it still made?
No. Ring lists it as discontinued [1].
Alternatives
- Ring RAC630: An older digital model. See our separate page.
- Other tyre pumps: See our tyre pumps hub.
Our verdict
Based on the evidence, this was a quick, easy-to-set digital inflator, now discontinued. We could not confirm the pressure range, warranty or price. This is a research summary, not a test result.
Sources
- RTC1000 Rapid Digital Tyre Inflator, Ring Automotive, ringautomotive.com. The page shows no date. Checked 19 October 2026.
- GOV.UK search of product safety alerts, reports and recalls for “ring automotive”, Office for Product Safety and Standards, gov.uk. Searched 19 October 2026.