Quality tire gauge--recommendations needed

[BrandoJames]

Right before the lockdown, I bought a Rigid pancake air compressor. But I've lost all my tire gauges except one. Anyone have a recommended tire gauge. I'll probably buy two, a quality gauge to keep in the garage with my compressor, then another that's good quality but lightweight to keep in a vehicle. Thanks in advance.

 

[Gummi Bear]

I have Milton.

This is what I keep in the truck https://www.miltonindustries.com/ga...-large-bore-dual-chuck-80-1100-kpa-0-8-11-bar

10 ply tires, I need the higher pressure gauge



In my toolbox, I have one of their basic pencil gauge. I’ve had it since I was a teenager


I also have one of their inflator gauges


Looks like this, I cannot remember the part number off hand tho

https://www.miltonindustries.com/gauges.html/large-bore-dual-head-inflator-gauge


For the quads, and other stuff that uses low pressure tires, I have a 0-15 gauge with deflator

https://www.joesracing.com/product/joes-tire-pressure-gauge/




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[General Geoff]

Astro Pneumatic 3018: https://www.astrotools.com/3-5-digital-tire-inflator-with-hose.html

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

 

[carterbeauford]

When we had a trucking business we always used the Milton dual chucks, they're indestructible.

 

[dnschmidt]

I'm with Jeff on the Astro for one significant reason. Not only can it put air into your tires when you push the lever all the way down. It will also release air from the tire if you only partially push the lever. This way it's easy to get exactly the pressure you want from one hook up.

 

[cdeer001]

Pocket size Milton 927 Dual Head Truck Tire Gage, 20-120 psi
https://www.miltonindustries.com/dual-head-truck-tire-gage

Check out the Milton line - https://www.miltonindustries.com/gauges.html

 

[M6erfan]

Do you need an inflator with gauge or just an air pressure gauge?

 

[humpty]

I bought the Topeak Smartguage for mtn bike use but it is become my go to gauge for everything at this point.

It seems accurate, has great battery life, can do Schrader and Presta and goes up to 250psi.

humpty

 

[sweetk30]

https://www.accutiregauge.com/digit...ccutire-ms-4021b-standard-digital-tire-gauge/

been using these for close to 20 years . there so good they are within .5 psi of the factory tire sensors info on the dash .

 

[username2]

Just to throw my hat in the ring of people-who-recommend-the-thing-they-own, I've been really happy with my Moroso 89550 tire gauge after being angry at a few cheap ones. No doubt made of the purest Chinesium but not a bad product, at least as of ten years ago.

 

[zmotorsports]

My "go-to" tire pressure gauge and chuck is my Blue Point TPGDL1000C. Accurate and quick.

My pressure gauges only without filling option but with hose are Haltec. I have two of them. One in the standard pressure and one for low pressure powersports equipment.

 

[BrandoJames]

Do you need an inflator with gauge or just an air pressure gauge?

I just need a couple of pressure gauges, thanks.

 

[IMStuner]

I have a motion pro and joe racing. The motion pro cost more but the Joe racing is good bang for the buck.


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[G1GRANDEUR]

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[M6erfan]

I just need a couple of pressure gauges, thanks.

I've had my Longacre liquid filled 0-60psi gauge for about 8 years. No complaints, though it does read about 1 lb. low, but I'm aware of it so it's inconsequential. It has been very consistent.

 

[theoldwizard1]

Accu-Gage

Many different models from pencil to dial. Multiple pressure ranges. Multiple "end" (straight, angle, whip).

My personal favorite is Accu-Gage S60XA (5-60 PSI) Swivel Angle Chuck Dial Tire Pressure Gauge with Bleed Valve

 

[1982fxr]

Milton

 

[n8n]

I use Longacre because that's what my local speed shop sold, but they appear to have gotten significantly more expensive since I purchased them. The inflator is real nice though.

 

[brtsvg]

Milton

+1 for anything Milton. High quality, good performance & construction, inexpensive and good accuracy.

 

[TheLoamRanger]

I have a Joe's gauge that I really like, except that it doesn't read right anymore. I liked it enough at the time that I bought one for my dad. Well, something happened to mine and it now reads low. I take good care of my tools and don't remember ever dropping or bumping it. My dad's still works great. I love the instantaneous readings (rather than needing to "release" the reading) and the ability to push the button to deflate. You can over inflate and easily bring down to pressure, monitoring it the whole time. Quick and easy.

I've never had a bad experience with anything Milton (all of my couplers and some inflators). If Milton has a similar gauge to Joe's, I may try that out for my next one. Otherwise, a new Joe's will probably be in my near-ish future.

 

[bobg03]

I have one that I purchased thru cruztools, with a hose a gauge and a bleedoff. It has proven to be accurate, durable and reasonably priced.

 

[Miss the Pontiacs]

#8 for Milton. Not bad for 20 replies and some not even giving their choice.

 

[bonneyman]

I'd have to go with Milton as well. The few items I've had/have of theirs is solid.

https://www.miltonindustries.com/gauges/inflator-gages.html

 

[matt_i]

Yeah, the long high pressure Milton for duals.

I got a glow-in-the-dark Intercomp pressure gage for vehicle tires. But that's going to stay in the shop and not in the car.

 

[HenryAZ]

I like Milton stick gauges, made in the USA and every one I've had reads the same. And I prefer the dual head straight foot style, but each is available with the "standard" or angled dual head as well. For general use and carrying in the vehicle, it is the S-929, 2-120 psi. For heavier duty use, I really like their long field service gauge, and the newest model is calibratable. It comes with the small calibration tool to make adjustments. The black "stick" is aluminum, and reads 10-160psi.

 

[Notgrownup]

Longacre here.

 

[RKA]

I’ve given up on analog gauges. I have an intercomp, longacre a cheap HF gauge, all are off by 2-4 lbs now. They all sit in my garage toolbox, couldn’t get handled more gently. I know they can be adjusted, but I don’t want to bother with that periodically.

My motion pro digital has been consistent and accurate going on 8+ years. My gold standard is a pencil style with the little sight glass, but it’s a PITA to read, so I use it only to make sure the primary gauge I’m using is within a lb. And these days I use a cordless Dewalt inflator, set the pressure and go with what it’s digital gauge reads. It’s within a lb, good enough for me.

For the glovebox, I just drop a pencil style gauge with the sliding scale. It’s compact and no batteries, so it will work the one time in 15 years I reach for it.

 

[BrandoJames]

Thanks guys. I'll order a Milton and an Accu-gauge. Appreciate all the suggestions.