What is the difference between wire-reinforced and crushproof hoses?
Wire-reinforced hoses are as the name implies – the hose shape is supported by wound wire. The advantage of this style is that they will resist kinking. The disadvantages are they are heavy, will crush over time, and are not as smooth inside, reducing air flow. Crushproof hoses are molded with no supporting wire. They retain their shape, even if run over by a car. They are lightweight and have a smooth inside surface. The only drawback is that they will kink more easily than the wire-reinforced hose.
