Need a good tire gauge
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This is an old thread, but I wanted to add another positive comment for the Moroso gauge. I like dial-type gauges with bleed valves, and the Moroso has a larger dial and better fit onto the valve stem than others I've tried. It is a little pricey when compared to cheap gauges, but it is well-built, accurate and easy to use. If you get one, get the rubber cover, too.
Read some of the reviews on Amazon: Amazon.com: Moroso 89560 Tire Pressure Gauge, Dial Type, 0-60 psi: Automotive
Read some of the reviews on Amazon: Amazon.com: Moroso 89560 Tire Pressure Gauge, Dial Type, 0-60 psi: Automotive
Accumulator
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My digital AccuTire gauge died (not just its batteries, it *died*) and at that point I didn't know which of my many gauges to believe as they all gave different readings :think:
A few days later I was training at Tony Scotti's Vehicle Dynamics Institute where they were using AccuTire (analog) gauges; our class had five gauges that gave identical readings. After discussing it with the staff I thought "good enough for me" and ordered a pair of them. These two disagreed not only with each other (slightly) but also with *all* of my other gauges! Nonplussed, I sent 'em back with a letter and promptly got two replacements. Said replacements were individually calibrated and came with their test sheets and an explanatory letter from AccuTire, and I'm very happy with them.
FWIW, *none* of my other gauges gives the same readings as these two, which makes me think that truly accurate gauges might be less common that I'd expected. (The tire monitoring systems on my vehicles have never had sufficient accuracy to use as a baseline.)
A few days later I was training at Tony Scotti's Vehicle Dynamics Institute where they were using AccuTire (analog) gauges; our class had five gauges that gave identical readings. After discussing it with the staff I thought "good enough for me" and ordered a pair of them. These two disagreed not only with each other (slightly) but also with *all* of my other gauges! Nonplussed, I sent 'em back with a letter and promptly got two replacements. Said replacements were individually calibrated and came with their test sheets and an explanatory letter from AccuTire, and I'm very happy with them.
FWIW, *none* of my other gauges gives the same readings as these two, which makes me think that truly accurate gauges might be less common that I'd expected. (The tire monitoring systems on my vehicles have never had sufficient accuracy to use as a baseline.)
brendankiely
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The best tire gauge is the AmazonBasics Programmable Digital Tire Gauge
Purchased 3 of these digital tire gauges after going online looking at reviews and thought this one would be the best for my usage. Glad I chose this model. It is easy to use and also has a nice carrying case. The price was good enough for me to give the other two as gifts. I give it a thumbs up.
Purchased 3 of these digital tire gauges after going online looking at reviews and thought this one would be the best for my usage. Glad I chose this model. It is easy to use and also has a nice carrying case. The price was good enough for me to give the other two as gifts. I give it a thumbs up.
Dan
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Meh, I hate digital gauges. The batteries die then corrode the insides. I really like the Gorrilla TG1 from amazon. Simple, accurate and it will live for decades.
Accumulator
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Like Dan, I prefer analog gauges (for almost anything, IMO humans are analog creatures), but I'm curious-
What makes it "best" in your opinion and what' "programmable" about it?
brandankiely said:
What makes it "best" in your opinion and what' "programmable" about it?
jamesrawn59
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