Tire Gauges

[GP403]

Why TF is it impossible to find a tire gauge that isn't a total piece of crap? Can someone recommend one that actually reads correct and consistent? I've spent $2 I've spent $9, I've gotten ones that have almost unusable ranges for auto tires (up into the high 100's) making reading it difficult at best. I've had ones that won't read consistent to save a life, with a good 15lb difference in repeated readings. I can't seem to find any that you might consider "good" aka a higher price tag at the auto-barn outlet or bigbox stores....

Now I've got one that has a "dead spot" on the slider between 30-40 lbs, basically rendering it a dud. 30 and below? no problem? over 30#? it'll only show 30 until it actually gets around 40!

I'll spend a bit of $$ on one that doesn't suck and will last a while. Not a fan of the dial-type because they take up space and you have to not break them, but if that's what I need to get then fine.

anyone? just PO's when you're trying to put air in your tire and its like 30. 30. 30. 42!!! Woooo! 30. 30. 41! 😡😡😡😡😡

 

[foxtrot]

I know from your post that you're not a fan of dial gauges but I have one that I actually love. I purchased a dial style (that rhymes) gauge at Napa that is really accurate and durable. It was in the tool section of Napa with I believe a Napa 'branding'.. The one issue is that I paid about $30 dollars for it..

 

[Jeff Blagden]

I know from your post that you're not a fan of dial gauges but I have one that I actually love. I purchased a dial style (that rhymes) gauge at Napa that is really accurate and durable. It was in the tool section of Napa with I believe a Napa 'branding'.. The one issue is that I paid about $30 dollars for it..

yeah I got the same one up here in Canada at a Napa 50 bucks but it works get the same reading off of it that my truck sensors says it is no variance at all Jeff from the peg

 

[pontiacgp]

we used this one for the race cars, we had to be accurate with the tire pressures cause a 1/4 lbs could cost us a race

http://www.longacreracing.com/produ...ed+2½”+GID+Tire+Gauge+0-15+by+¼+lb+Dual+Bleed

 

[Texas82GP]

This one is inexpensive but well reviewed. According to one of the answered questions, it's made in the USA.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002SQYTG/?tag=gbody-20

 

[Longroof79]

I've used a dial type tire gauge for years. The brand I have is called an Accu-gage by G.H.Meiser. It's served me well for the past 30+ yrs? http://www.ghmeiser.com/

 

[Dinosport]

I'm not familiar with the accu-gauge but other wise the best gauges are the digital ones. I'm a Matco tools dealer and I have sold a s*** ton of the digital ones since the Tpms has become such a pain and to many race car guys on my route. they aren't cheap though. All dial gauges that I have sold over the years or that guys have bought elsewhere have failed many because once you drop a dial style gauge a few times there's a good chance it loses its calibration. Same with the little stick ones

 

[565bbchevy]

My dial gauge is a Rebco, I have had it at least 15 years and it still works great I bought it originally to get an accurate reading on my slicks but I use it every time to check air pressure in anything.
I even installed a swivel on the end so it is easier to read regardless of chuck position.

 

[lilbowtie]

Longacre gauge here, you get what you pay for.

 

[Texas82GP]

I have a dual foot heavy truck tire gauge that I bought sometime around 1992. It for checking dual rear tires. I don't remember the brand but it is USA. It's about a foot long and is way more than I need but I've had it a long time, I trust it and so it's what I use.