ATV tire pressure gauge?

[Pinemarten]

I recently got a Honda ATV, and I'm looking for a good quality low pressure tire pressure gauge. I need accurate readings from 1.8 psi (12 kPa) to 2.6 psi (18 kPa). All my tire pressure gauges go to 60 psi or more, so I have zero confidence trying to get an accurate reading at the bottom end of the pressure scale.

Do any GJ members have a good recommendation for a quality low pressure tire pressure gauge?

 

[BrandonV]

Kodiak Controls KC25-3# & 1/4" NPT female tire chuck.

 

[PoorUB]

I have a inflator that uses a standard bottom mount pressure gauge. Replace the gauge with a decent quality 10 PSI or 5 PSI gauge

 

[scooby074]

Dito above. a quality gauge and a tire chuck.

or buy the milton low press gauge s917

 

[66HertzClone]

I bought my dad a gauge similar for my father to check the tire pressure on his garden tractor. To make it easy for him I painted a red line on the glass faceplate to make it easy for him to read and take the guesswork out of what the correct pressure needs to be.

 

[mikedodge]

Search for low psi tire guage they are pretty common.

 

[mike93lx]

Wow, I had no idea they were run at such low pressures.

 

[alfadan]

Pretty sure I just bought a low pressure gauge at walmart or maybe oreillys.
It looks like a regular chrome pencil type, just goes up to 10lbs or so.

 

[SlotlessMan]

Probably depends on what Honda year you have but both mine came with a gauge in the back cubby.

 

[JradM]

No reason for it to cost a fortune. I'd suggest the Tusk low pressure dial pressure gauge.

It is accurate, inexpensive and should provide enough resolution for your application. I used one during my dirt bike racing days and found it very reliable (usually I was adjusting between 7.5 and 13.5 psi depending on the terrain and conditions, but I don't see why it wouldn't work at a lower range). It has markings every 1/2 psi and it's easy to target something between them too (button on the stem to release a little pressure).

If you want something with an even lower range, there are more options. This might be a time to look at a motorcycle/atv specific website instead of general use tools. e.g. Rocky Mountain ATV/MC.

 

[M6erfan]

No reason for it to cost a fortune. I'd suggest the Tusk low pressure dial pressure gauge.

It is accurate, inexpensive and should provide enough resolution for your application. I used one during my dirt bike racing days and found it very reliable (usually I was adjusting between 7.5 and 13.5 psi depending on the terrain and conditions, but I don't see why it wouldn't work at a lower range). It has markings every 1/2 psi and it's easy to target something between them too (button on the stem to release a little pressure).

If you want something with an even lower range, there are more options. This might be a time to look at a motorcycle/atv specific website instead of general use tools. e.g. Rocky Mountain ATV/MC.

I have this gauge, it's GTG

 

[Pinemarten]

Thanks everybody for the ideas. I ended up going with this gauge, (thanks BrandonV):

Measureman Diaphragm Type Capsule Low Pressure Gauge, 2-1/2" Dial, 1/4

Measureman Diaphragm Type Capsule Low Pressure Gauge, 2-1/2" Dial, 1/4"NPT Lower Mount, Adjustable, 0-3Psi For accurate measuring air, water, natural gas, or other medias not corrosive to copper alloy 2-1/2" dial size, 1/4"NPT lower mount Pressure range: 0-3psi "Black steel case, snap on...

www.measureman.com

I'll attach it to a tire chuck, and it should work out well. I've never aired down below 18-20psi when 4-wheelin', so 1.8-2.6 psi is a whole new world!