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05-29-2019, 07:07 AM
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What is the best tire pressure gauge?
Asking for a friend
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05-29-2019, 07:18 AM
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Depends on what your friends got? Dually? Single wheel?
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05-29-2019, 07:21 AM
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I think Joe's Racing Products 32311 is a pretty good gauge. Comes calibrated and serialized and reads to one-tenth psi. It'll run you about $650.00.
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05-29-2019, 07:45 AM
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RV There Yet?
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the best one is the one that fits your "friends" budget and reads consistently, and somewhat accurately when compared to another gauge.
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05-29-2019, 10:57 AM
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Always Learning
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I once read that the cheapest digital gauge is more accurate than the best stick gauge. I thought it was tireman9's site but, of course, I can't find the link or reference to save my life.
I've been using this one from Amazon for 3 or 4 years now. It's pretty close to the readings that I get on my TPMS, so I've been happy with it.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000C556QQ/
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05-29-2019, 11:25 AM
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Location: North of Seattle, WA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ependydad
I once read that the cheapest digital gauge is more accurate than the best stick gauge. I thought it was tireman9's site but, of course, I can't find the link or reference to save my life.
I've been using this one from Amazon for 3 or 4 years now. It's pretty close to the readings that I get on my TPMS, so I've been happy with it.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000C556QQ/ |
Stick gauges are vulnerable to damage, either mechanical damage to the "stick" or dirt/dust entering the gauge and altering the pressure required to pop out the "stick".
I have a whole shoe-box of "stick gauges" I've picked up over the years from tire stores and trade shows. I kept them for the advertising that was printed on them.
For my personal vehicles I mostly use one of my several digital gauges or maybe even my Analog gauge with an 18" hose.
Probably the best gauge is the one you carry in your vehicle. Better than any gauge you leave home in your tool box.
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05-29-2019, 12:31 PM
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Always Learning
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TitanMike
Probably the best gauge is the one you carry in your vehicle. Better than any gauge you leave home in your tool box.
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Truth. Mine lives in a storage box in the truck. Always handy when I need it. Which reminds me- I think I need it. Had the truck in for a tire rotation and they say they adjusted tire pressures, but I'm not sure I believe them.
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06-02-2019, 04:16 AM
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I have a couple of these it works good compact fits in side door storage https://www.walmart.com/ip/Slime-Dig...RoC-DUQAvD_BwE
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06-02-2019, 05:38 PM
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Failure is my business
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Originally Posted by frank4711
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I've got one of these in every one of my vehicles. Can't beat it. Seems to be very accurate to at least 80psi. Don't know how long the batteries last as in all the years I've used them I've never had one fail.
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06-02-2019, 08:42 PM
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Does two or three psi really make a difference? Just get a TPMS.
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06-03-2019, 06:10 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jeffnick
Does two or three psi really make a difference? Just get a TPMS.
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Yes and I have one 
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06-04-2019, 08:17 AM
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Accu-gage is one of the best. I have one that goes to 160 psi which is very accurate at 80 psi and that is where I need to be. You can get them from Amazon or call the factory and they will work with you. Have had one for years and they told me get one that is twice what you need for air pressure and it will read most accurate in the middle.
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06-04-2019, 01:45 PM
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What is the best tire pressure gauge?
I need a gauge & inflator that works for Dually wheels.
I have two Milton gauges and one Milton inflator. I really like them. The inflator calibration is user friendly but i have no idea what to calibrate it to.
My only problem is that all three Milton gauges read the same but conflict with the reading on my TireMinder SMART TPMS. Ie, Milton’s say one thing, the TPMS says a different reading.
Any suggestions on either question?
Milton Industries S-976 United States Milton Dual Head Chuck Service Gauge https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CONUJM..._3RR9CbP5MJ05Z
Milton (S-506) Original Dual Head Chuck Tire Inflator Gauge - 15" Hose https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002SRL20..._nYR9Cb9Y2WJJ5
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06-04-2019, 02:11 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chaps2018
I need a gauge & inflator that works for Dually wheels.
I have two Milton gauges and one Milton inflator. I really like them. The inflator calibration is user friendly but i have no idea what to calibrate it to.
My only problem is that all three Milton gauges read the same but conflict with the reading on my TireMinder SMART TPMS. Ie, Milton’s say one thing, the TPMS says a different reading.
Any suggestions on either question?
Milton Industries S-976 United States Milton Dual Head Chuck Service Gauge https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CONUJM..._3RR9CbP5MJ05Z
Milton (S-506) Original Dual Head Chuck Tire Inflator Gauge - 15" Hose https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002SRL20..._nYR9Cb9Y2WJJ5 |
Can't beat that Milton S-506! I own one of those and use it religiously. Those things have been around forever.
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06-04-2019, 02:17 PM
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Pickin', Campin', Mason
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: South Western PA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chaps2018
I need a gauge & inflator that works for Dually wheels.
I have two Milton gauges and one Milton inflator. I really like them. The inflator calibration is user friendly but i have no idea what to calibrate it to.
My only problem is that all three Milton gauges read the same but conflict with the reading on my TireMinder SMART TPMS. Ie, Milton’s say one thing, the TPMS says a different reading.
Any suggestions on either question?
Milton Industries S-976 United States Milton Dual Head Chuck Service Gauge https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CONUJM..._3RR9CbP5MJ05Z
Milton (S-506) Original Dual Head Chuck Tire Inflator Gauge - 15" Hose https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002SRL20..._nYR9Cb9Y2WJJ5 |
Go with the reading the three tire gauges give you and use your TPMS as a reference only.
I don't really care whether my TPMS is an accurate, static tire gauge, all I care is that it alerts me to trouble. If it's 3 PSI - 1 PSI - or 4 PSI different than the gauge, as long as the pressures stay within the set parameters, it doesn't matter and I'm happy.
I also find I use my tire gauge less often before heading out.
Jump in the tow vehicle, check the TPMS pressures against the reference and if all are OK, no need to drag out the tire gauge.
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06-04-2019, 03:55 PM
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Try Accu-gage.
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