RimIQ Wins Inaugural SEMA Powersports Award
The InflatIQ portable tire changer took top honors in the new Powersports, SxS and Lifestyle category at the 2026 SEMA Show.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Motorcycles
RimIQ won the inaugural Powersports/SxS/Lifestyle Best New Product award at the 2026 SEMA Show, presented during the SEMA Show Kickoff Breakfast on Nov. 3. The company's InflatIQ portable tire changer is currently on sale for $77.97, down from its $129.95 MSRP.
Why it matters
SEMA introduced the dedicated Powersports, SxS and Lifestyle section this year, making the award a first-of-its-kind recognition for products in that segment. For riders and off-road owners across the country, the honor highlights a compact tool for on-the-go tire inflation.
The InflatIQ uses QuickFlow technology to reach 40 PSI in under one minute, and about 3 minutes for a motorcycle tire, powered by 11.1V rechargeable batteries or a cigarette lighter plug. The device, which has a motorcycle-specific mode, is listed at $129.95 MSRP and currently sells for $77.97.
The players
RimIQ
RimIQ is the maker of the InflatIQ portable tire changer, which is powered by QuickFlow technology and sold for use on cars, trucks and motorcycles.
SEMA
The Specialty Equipment Market Association is the trade organization that runs the annual SEMA Show for the automotive aftermarket industry.
The details
The award was presented during the SEMA Show Kickoff Breakfast on Nov. 3 after SEMA narrowed eligible products to three finalists: All-Fit Automotive/RimIQ, Forged Authority Off-Grid's Mobul fishing rod holder, and Procharger Superchargers' 2026 M8 Harley Supercharger kit. RimIQ's winning entry is a portable tire changer that runs on battery or vehicle power.
Timeline
Nov. 3, 2026: RimIQ's award is presented at the SEMA Show Kickoff Breakfast.
2026 SEMA Show: Powersports, SxS and Lifestyle section debuts with the inaugural Best New Product awards.
Roadmap
SEMA's creation of a dedicated Powersports, SxS and Lifestyle section extends its long-running Best New Product awards into off-road and recreational vehicle accessories. The move signals the trade group's recognition of powersports as a distinct segment of the aftermarket.
Riders who need to top off motorcycle or off-road tires on the trail can use a plug-in device that inflates a motorcycle tire in about 3 minutes. At the current $77.97 sale price, the unit costs about $52 less than its $129.95 MSRP.
The takeaway
Compact, battery-powered tire inflators are becoming a practical staple for riders who need reliable air on the road. The new SEMA category suggests the aftermarket is increasingly organizing products around how people use their vehicles.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Powersports Business.
