I Need A Good Tire Pressure Gauge

mackeroni · 11-07-2015, 07:18 AM

I cannot seem to find a decent tire pressure gauge anywhere. I prefer the stick type over dials and digitals. For me, the stick types are easy to use with one hand and fit better in tight spaces. But the crap they sell at the typical places (WallyMart, Autoz0ne, etc.) seem to last about a month and are very inaccurate.

Can you recommend an accurate, durable stick type pressure gauge?

MightyMouseTech · 11-07-2015, 07:30 AM

Find a Snap-On truck and get one from them, they are about $10.

Dackelone · 11-07-2015, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by MightyMouseTech

Find a Snap-On truck and get one from them, they are about $10.

But they seem to start at around sixteen bucks and go upwards...

You can order online direct at Snap-On...

https://store.snapon.com/TIRE-PRESSURE-C629474.aspx

MightyMouseTech · 11-07-2015, 08:41 AM

I like the ones that will also handle liquid solution. The only real difference is they auto retract after you take them off the tire, you don't have to push them back in.

https://store.snapon.com/Pencil-Tire...I-P647734.aspx

I actually keep this exact gauge in my travel bag for checking tire pressures on rental cars. They are notoriously off.

Ya, I know, $25, but not bad for a gauge that actually works.

Solo_M_Tech · 11-07-2015, 10:18 AM

it's cool when someone else's thread helps out others! Just ordered this!

https://store.snapon.com/Dial-Type-P...I-P747216.aspx

mackeroni · 11-07-2015, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ApexResistance

it's cool when someone else's thread helps out others! Just ordered this!

https://store.snapon.com/Dial-Type-P...I-P747216.aspx

Yeah...Mighty Mouse and Dackel are full of good advice if you can afford it. Trouble is, I need six gauges so that I can keep one in each car and motorcycle, and keep one with my compressor. I don't really want to spend $150 - $300 just on tire gauges.

nkmu · 11-07-2015, 10:00 PM

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...rch_detailpage

I have this one. ~$9. I'm not certain it's accurate, but it's very precise.

mackeroni · 11-07-2015, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by nkmu

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...rch_detailpage

I have this one. ~$9. I'm not certain it's accurate, but it's very precise.

Thanks for the tip, but 273 out of 1650 Amazon buyers submitted critical reviews... mainly citing inaccuracy, but also DOA batteries, poor design (must turn off and back on between every measurement), failure to work below 50 degrees F, and so on. I think I will pass on this one, but thanks anyway.

bmw1racer · 11-07-2015, 11:31 PM

Not a stick type, but highly rated... I have one myself.

http://www.amazon.com/Accutire-MS-40...tal+tire+gauge

mackeroni · 11-08-2015, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by bmw1racer

Not a stick type, but highly rated... I have one myself.

http://www.amazon.com/Accutire-MS-40...tal+tire+gauge

Consumer Reports had this listed as a top pick. Glad you like it. I am trying to stay with something that does not require batteries. With six pressure gauges in service (3 cars, 1 motorcycle, 1 tractor, 1 on the bench), replacing three batteries in each every year would be costly and time consuming. Thanks anyway.

Kouper · 11-08-2015, 02:15 PM

Not a stick type, but this one is fantastic. Easy to use, accurate and has an air pressure release button for fine tuning the pressure if you put too much air in. (credit to gregthegr8 for referring me to it).

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...pf_rd_i=507846

bmw1racer · 11-08-2015, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mackeroni

Consumer Reports had this listed as a top pick. Glad you like it. I am trying to stay with something that does not require batteries. With six pressure gauges in service (3 cars, 1 motorcycle, 1 tractor, 1 on the bench), replacing three batteries in each every year would be costly and time consuming. Thanks anyway.

I've had my Accutire gauge for 3-1/2 years and haven't replaced the battery yet.

gap · 11-09-2015, 06:02 AM

Can't go wrong with a good Longacre analog tire guage. Cost more but will last forever and be accurate.

Kouper · 11-09-2015, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Kouper

Not a stick type, but this one is fantastic. Easy to use, accurate and has an air pressure release button for fine tuning the pressure if you put too much air in. (credit to gregthegr8 for referring me to it).

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...pf_rd_i=507846

Sorry, fixed link here:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...pf_rd_i=507846

Joe's Racing 32307 (0-60) PSI Tire Gauge

JimD · 11-09-2015, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by mackeroni

Consumer Reports had this listed as a top pick. Glad you like it. I am trying to stay with something that does not require batteries. With six pressure gauges in service (3 cars, 1 motorcycle, 1 tractor, 1 on the bench), replacing three batteries in each every year would be costly and time consuming. Thanks anyway.

I have purchased at least 5 of these, some are multiple years old, and I've never replaced a battery. You are likely to lose it, or run over it, or it get "borrowed" before you have to replace the battery. Not a big drawback.

MightyMouseTech · 11-09-2015, 09:00 AM

People who complain of the battery being dead when they received it, probably just did not remove the little tab that prevents the battery from connecting.

Always take amazon reviews with the grain of salt. The average human is a moron.

nikijack · 11-09-2015, 09:23 AM

I recently replaced my broken Snap-On with a Joe's Racing, and I'm very pleased with it.
Jack

bmw1racer · 11-09-2015, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JimD

I have purchased at least 5 of these, some are multiple years old, and I've never replaced a battery. You are likely to lose it, or run over it, or it get "borrowed" before you have to replace the battery. Not a big drawback.

+1.

Kev!n · 11-10-2015, 07:21 AM

I purchased a Joe's Racing based on reviews here and I love it. Obviously a little bulkier than a stick but it is a nice piece of hardware. I keep mine in the trunk in the battery compartment.

fcman · 11-10-2015, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Kouper

Sorry, fixed link here:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...pf_rd_i=507846

Joe's Racing 32307 (0-60) PSI Tire Gauge

I will also recommend the Joe's Racing gauge, very accurate and makes adjusting pressures easy. I have been using this gauge for the past 2 Solo seasons and it works like a charm paired up with my portable air compressor.

nkmu · 11-10-2015, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by mackeroni

Thanks for the tip, but 273 out of 1650 Amazon buyers submitted critical reviews... mainly citing inaccuracy, but also DOA batteries, poor design (must turn off and back on between every measurement), failure to work below 50 degrees F, and so on. I think I will pass on this one, but thanks anyway.

I was worried about those reviews too. I compared mine to two other gauges today, a stick type and a vintage, made in the USA Sears dial gauge. It was within 1psi of both of them. I must have gotten a good one.

The auto off is annoying though! It wouldn't be so bad if it just turned right back on, but if you get too click happy you change from psi to bar.

mackeroni · 11-10-2015, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyMouseTech

Always take amazon reviews with the grain of salt. The average human is a moron.

Present company excepted, of course. Right?

11-07-2015, 07:18 AM	#1
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MightyMouseTech Major General 4338 Rep 6,196 Posts Drives: 13 135i 6MT LeMans Blue MSport Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada iTrader: (0)	I like the ones that will also handle liquid solution. The only real difference is they auto retract after you take them off the tire, you don't have to push them back in. https://store.snapon.com/Pencil-Tire...I-P647734.aspx I actually keep this exact gauge in my travel bag for checking tire pressures on rental cars. They are notoriously off. Ya, I know, $25, but not bad for a gauge that actually works.
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nkmu New Member 7 Rep 22 Posts Drives: 2013 135i DCT convertible Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: AL iTrader: (0)	http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...rch_detailpage I have this one. ~$9. I'm not certain it's accurate, but it's very precise.
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Kouper Lieutenant 94 Rep 574 Posts Drives: 2013 135is AW/Black 6MT Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: SF Bay Area, CA iTrader: (1)	Not a stick type, but this one is fantastic. Easy to use, accurate and has an air pressure release button for fine tuning the pressure if you put too much air in. (credit to gregthegr8 for referring me to it). http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...pf_rd_i=507846 Last edited by Kouper; 11-09-2015 at 08:01 AM..
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