Digital tire inflator/gauge?

[tom-ky]

Anyone used one of these?
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p...SsuNfdifhhUXkHtFpaBoCZQkQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds


I have heard good things about the Astro. But for about $30 i thought about this one.

 

[Paul_The_Builder]

I have the VIAR digital tire inflator which is about $40, and I rather like it. Haven't had to replace the battery yet, and I bought it in 2014.

The inflator in your link doesn't have a locking connector on the end. That's a dealbreaker for me, but that might just be personal preference.

 

[RossOlsen]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002PUTC0M/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Does tenths of a pound, super fast and you can bleed air off if needed.
Use one of these for circle track racing.

This is the one I currently have would buy another in a heart beat.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H46MWK8/?tag=atomicindus08-20

There are other brands of the same gauge

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[BiggityBen]

i have the Cornwell one which looks exactly like the Astro one posted just rebranded. i love that thing, have had it for about two years with no issues, only excellent performance.

 

[johninct]

I have a Bluepoint brand one and I love it!!!!!

 

[Wrench97]

The Astro posted above is the winner of the bunch, For cheaper ones I have had better luck with Milton products over Truflate> https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p...igital-tire-inflator-gauge-ex0500d/11777974-p

 

[Citation]

The digital part looks to be the same generic design I've seen on many such gauges. Its about twice as much as I paid for one with a pistol type grip. I think a lot of it comes down to how good is the locking tire chuck.

It doesn't look like a bad unit to me but my gut feel it's you could get the same thing (same OEM) from a generic brand for less. On the other hand, if buyers are happy with it you likely will be as well.

 

[anndel]

I have the Astro and had it for 4 years now. Fast and easy to use, no issues. I don't use Duracell batteries as they are know for leakage and use Eneloop rechargables.

 

[setfocus]

i have the Cornwell one which looks exactly like the Astro one posted just rebranded. i love that thing, have had it for about two years with no issues, only excellent performance.

I've got the cornwell too, but I don't think they are anymore precise than any other run of the mill digital inflator/gauge. The cornwell guy gave me a better deal than other tool trucks and it uses AAA batts instead of watch batts, which is nice

 

[laser3kw]

I shopped around and ended up with this:
Tire inflator
Consider the valve stem clip on chuck. Way better than trying to hold the other type in just the right position while trying to get a reading or inflating.
I have had mine for two years and have not had any complaints. And it's made in the USA for those who look for that

 

[leog]

Ditto the bluepoint my son gave to me for X mas. It is the bomb

 

[plout99]

Another vote for the Astro, for 25 years I was a air chuck with a separate tire gauge guy then I got the Astro as a gift several years ago so much easier. If this one dies I will buy another guaranteed.

 

[jonesg]

I shopped around and ended up with this:
Tire inflator
Consider the valve stem clip on chuck. Way better than trying to hold the other type in just the right position while trying to get a reading or inflating.
I have had mine for two years and have not had any complaints. And it's made in the USA for those who look for that

Yeh, its a lot easier to read analog meter than digital in sunlight.

 

[Tallpilot]

The Astro posted above is the winner of the bunch, For cheaper ones I have had better luck with Milton products over Truflate> https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p...igital-tire-inflator-gauge-ex0500d/11777974-p

I have the Astro and had it for 4 years now. Fast and easy to use, no issues. I don't use Duracell batteries as they are know for leakage and use Eneloop rechargables.

Another vote for the Astro, for 25 years I was a air chuck with a separate tire gauge guy then I got the Astro as a gift several years ago so much easier. If this one dies I will buy another guaranteed.

Another vote for the Astro. As an added bonus, if you do have trouble with it, they will take care of you.

 

[engineer2]

The OP's post looks like a generic Chinese gauge. Probably 1% full scale accuracy (some claim 0.5%), and the inflator part will likely leak a bit. OK for general home use, but the gauge is a throwaway item if it ever has a problem.