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Where can I get an accurate Tire Pressure Gauge?

Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2013 9:34 am
by Jim Ed
I have found that Tire Pressure Gauges can be off by as much as 2 p.s.i. as compared one to another.
Where can I get an accurate Tire Pressure Gauge?
I was thinking of this one:
http://www.jegs.com/i/Auto-Meter/105/21 ... Id=1781308

TIA!

Re: Where can I get an accurate Tire Pressure Gauge?

Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2013 9:49 am
by fusername
I got a low pressure guage from an industrial supply store years ago (only goes to 25 or 30) since they speck out the guarenteed accuracy. Try mcmaster and grainger, and just screw on an adapter to use it on tires.

Re: Where can I get an accurate Tire Pressure Gauge?

Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2013 10:49 am
by Piledriver
I use a "SLIME" brand unit, brass, has a pressure release pushbutton on the side, <$10.
Mine is accurate, 0-60 psi/0-4 bar. Others report issues w/accuracy... but read on.

Looks like a mechanical gauge with a 1.5" brass tire adapter bit.
(It is. looks like 1/8 npt)

For the price, buy it and replace the Chinese gauge if needed, the brass part is what makes it a tire gauge..

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cars ... EY=I15SPR0

Re: Where can I get an accurate Tire Pressure Gauge?

Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2013 12:01 pm
by Marc
0-60 is overkill when you're seldom if ever going to inflate beyond 32. Here's an inexpensive option, no doubt made in China like most but I'd expect it to be better than Harbor Freight:

http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS-Performance- ... tId=753959