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Art_Davis
Explorer
Aug 01, 2019

Tire Pressure Gauge

After going through many inferior gauges, I have decided I need a good one---even if I have to spend a few dollars. Does anyone have experience with high quality gauges they are willing to share? Tnx.
  • Here is the best tire gauge I've ever used. Easy to read in low light. I've had it's calibration checked where I worked and they have a lab for pressure testing. It was within 1 pound from 5psi to 120psi and from -10 to +110 degrees.

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00080QHMM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    I've had my first one now for 2 years no problem and bought two more to go into my other vehicles.

    I have NEVER had a dial gauge work more than a few months and they never read right in cold weather. I think a digital gauge has a huge advantage over a mechanical gauge for several reasons. A sharp blow for example, can screw up a mechanical gauge by jarring the insides or denting the case. The digital gauge is so light, dropping it from several feet won't hurt it and if it does fail, it won't give you error reading; it will just quit operating.
  • Accutire has a good name. I'd stay away from the slide type and go with the digital ones. AND only have one gauge where you always know what the pressure is. With two or more gauges you NEVER know the correct pressure!
  • wa8yxm's avatar
    wa8yxm
    Explorer III
    Pressure pro TPMS system. According to the folks who did my weight test they are usually within one PSI of dead on.

    Can't talk about other systems as that's what I had at the time.

    I"ve seen digital gauges in the 250 dollar range.. I did not bookmark it.
  • I was advised a long time ago to get a “MILTON” truck tire gauge. Got it an auto store and have always been happy with it and am reasonably sure it is giving an accurate reading. Got rid of a NAPA digital read out gauge at that time.

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