Oil lubrication is a must, for being less noisy. I would also get a small 220volt model. But that's me, you can get a 110v , that will be good for tires only. Plus a bit more. But I believe the 220 models have more choices for quiet, generally speaking. No real reason for it that I can see, it just seems to work out that way. Now I'm a used compressor fan. Mostly because of quality vs. price. With the added bonus of hearing it run. Lotta good deals out there, and because there so easy and cheap to service, can't go very far wrong. But for tires only, what about an inflator?