Best tire gauge?

BoxsterCharlie · 10-11-04, 11:45

I have a great tire gauge I got from Summit Racing a few years back, but I need something that goes up to about 100 PSI for my van and bikes.

My favorite feature of a gauge is being able to release tire pressure with a button and watch it go down.

Not so sure about analog, digital, but I sort of prefer analog.

Bonus points for a gauge I can pick up locally...

forrest · 10-11-04, 11:50

Try G H Meiser Company:

http://www.accu-gage.com/dial.htm

the 100 psi is S100X

Retailers stock the brand.

BoxsterCharlie · 10-11-04, 08:34

Thanks, that looks excellent!

beau · 10-11-04, 08:37

I saw a cool pump at Sharper Image, I think, it had a built in gauge that would turn the compressor off when it reached the predetermined psi.

HotRodGuy · 10-12-04, 07:57

I got one from griots that I like, it's not the digital one, those things stop working after time and stop being accurate.

JellyBean · 10-12-04, 08:32

I've had an Accu-Gage analog for about 5 years now and still works like new. You can feel and see the quality. Bought one for my father and he cussed me for spending more than $3 for a mere tire gauge. Now he swears by them too. I recommend them.

skipperw · 10-13-04, 03:59

The best prices for the Accu-Gage I bought is at: getagauge.com

BoxsterCharlie · 10-18-04, 05:07

Just to follow up:

I went with Accu-Gage as suggested. I called around but couldn't find one locally, so I ordered from getagauge.com as Horseman suggested.

The gauge came today, pretty quick service. It works like a charm and is probably the best $20 investment you could make in your cars!

carcrazy22 · 11-02-04, 06:04

too late ... I am myself shopping for good tire pressure gauge and I found a better price @ brookstone for $15.00. If you have this store in your area, you dont have to pay shipping

BoxsterCharlie · 11-02-04, 06:30

That's a surprise, Brookstone with the best price!

Every Autopian ought to get one of these!

Black240SX · 11-02-04, 07:33

Quote:

Originally posted by HotRodGuy
I got one from griots that I like, it's not the digital one, those things stop working after time and stop being accurate.

I had a "made in Taiwan" digital gauge... typical pressure checking went like this:

1. check pressure: 36 psi
2. hmm, better do it again to be sure: 24 psi
3. ***? better try it again: 824 psi
4.

White95Max · 11-07-04, 12:52

I just looked at the picture...
So you connect the gauge itself to the air compressor hose?