Best digital tire gauge

DNC · 02-14-09, 09:56

Hi, I am looking for a good digital tire gauge. In the past I have purchased one, not a cheap one, from Griot's Garage but it's readings are never consistent. The readings vary too much to be accurate. Has anyone had any luck with finding a good one? Thanks.

fab68 · 02-15-09, 01:59

Take a look at your local Taget. Ipurchased a accutire digital tire gauge for $14 and it is very good and consistant.

GLuXuRy · 02-15-09, 04:32

co worker of mine has this one .. works great ... does .5 PSI incriments too .. kind of pricey

TPGD150TDL, Gauge, Tire Pressure/Tread Depth, Digital, 5 to 150 PSI

EOppie · 02-15-09, 04:59

I found one at my local BJ's Works well however for some people, they may like one that has a separate "hose" to get into tight places.

Same as this one:

Accutire digital tire gauge, digital tire gauge, programmable tire gauge

longdx · 02-15-09, 05:21

I do not know if you are dead set on digital. I bought a good quality analog (round face) gauge from Sporty's Aviation Supply. It's well made, perfectly calibrated and has worked without fail for the last 8 years.

the other pc · 02-15-09, 07:23

The best digital gauge? try this: DPI705-030G

For a practical gauge? I prefer analog. Accu-Gage Tire Gauges

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vincewchan · 02-16-09, 04:15

Longacre Racing Online -- Online Catalog

I have this one (not digital, but 99.99% accurate),

Longacre Racing Online -- Online Catalog

ZaneO · 02-16-09, 06:40

My Accutire digital gauge seems to work pretty well. Seems consistent with other gauges.

tom p. · 02-17-09, 04:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by the other pc

For a practical gauge? I prefer analog. Accu-Gage Tire Gauges

I've seen a couple of comprehensive reviews on tire gages and the whiz-bang digitals always score the lowest. The best gage appears to be the Bourdon Tube type, listed above. The old $2 pencil style also faired very well.

I've got gages of all three types and can confirm the digital one is the most inaccurate. My unit came from Tire Rack, it's off by 2 - 3psi.

I've been using the AccuGage units for 10 yrs or so. They don't do well when dropped. AccuGage seems to offer a free lifetime calibration of their gages. They're very good.

I think you can buy AccuGage, a cheaper one, at Advance Auto Parts. They have a very broad range of designs and chuck styles.

DNC · 02-17-09, 02:50

Thanks to all who responded to my posting in a search for a good tire pressure gauge. Thanks to PC for sending me the $500 to buy the gauge he recommended.

I received a link to an article the rest of you might find interesting. I am sharing it with you below. Thanks.

Measuring Air Pressure - How To Use A Tire Pressure Gauge Properly - Stock Car Racing Magazine

yanks_178 · 02-27-09, 02:54

TPGDL1000, Tire Gauge and Inflator, Digital, Backlit, Blue-Point

This is the one I got from the Snap On guy.. the best I've seen, fill and check with one guage!