The New Astro Dial Face Tire Inflator

[mv213]

The "buy online" link at Astro Tools did not work for me.

 

[Astro_Pneumatic_Tools]

The "buy online" link at Astro Tools did not work for me.

That link is usually just a utility that lists a lot of the vendors and warehouses that carry it via the Amazon page.

I don't think anyone's selling it on Amazon yet, so the link isn't active.

 

[engineer2]

I'd love to see something that goes to 80psi accurately for typical Load Range E tires but is still easy to read.

Also not aware of any bike clinchers that go over 120. Sew-ups and tubeless should be even less, that's the point.

That Steelman looks to be a decent value and goes to 100 psi. I assume they mean ±0.25% FS accuracy ±1 LSD (about ±0.4 pis real world.)

I hosted a company bike ride and I had to hold down the safety valve on my old compressor to make 120 psi so the "racing boys" could inflate their tires to 120 psi.

 

[rodsnratfinks]

I hosted a company bike ride and I had to hold down the safety valve on my old compressor to make 120 psi so the "racing boys" could inflate their tires to 120 psi.

They must love having a sore taint. Next time, ask them if they are cat 6. Real racers typically run under 100psi on the road. Track racing is a different story.

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[engineer2]

I had to look up CAT 6 in an urban dictionary, and you are right!
These guys had very expensive looking bicycles with skinny little tires. It was only 34 miles, so no one was sore, but everyone was thirsty when done. The racing boys drank GatorAid, everyone else had beer, LOL.

CAT 6 racing or "hipster racing" refers to commuter cyclists who race one another during their commutes to work. As opposed to CAT 5 roadbike racing, CAT 6 racing starts when a stranger riding a bike tries to pass another cyclist and the other cyclist speeds up rather than let them pass. This creates an impromptu "hipster race."

 

[whitetailhntr]

Got mine today!!!

 

[whitetailhntr]

 

[CobraRed]

Oh snap! The simplicity!

Not liquid super secret mineral oil filled. No KPA, or BAR that you never use. Hash marks on the outer most ring with text inside for more resolution.

Where's u pick it up?

 

[whitetailhntr]

Mytoolsforyou.com theres a link on page 1 of this thread

 

[WhataTool]

Have you tried it out? How does it work for ya?

While I can't think of any TPMS systems that are programmed above 65psi, seems like it would be limiting. Although I guess the focus on accuracy (and increased price from what I've seen) is mainly JUST for TPMS use.

 

[whitetailhntr]

Havent tried it yet though i will report back

 

[whitetailhntr]

The only thing I'm wondering with this gauge is my compressor goes up to 120 pounds. Will this mess the gauge up?

 

[Astro_Pneumatic_Tools]

The only thing I'm wondering with this gauge is my compressor goes up to 120 pounds. Will this mess the gauge up?

You should be good up to around 220psi.

We do not make an inflator that ever measures pressure from the compressor, and never will.

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Chris
Product Manager

 

[whitetailhntr]

You should be good up to around 220psi.



We do not make an inflator that ever measures pressure from the compressor, and never will.



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Chris

Product Manager

Thank you for the reply.

 

[fattony1218]

I've got one like this, and that style chuck would presumably work on motorcycle wheels.

As for TPMS equipped cars, I only ever trusted a digital gauge.

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[bwringer]

I've got one like this, and that style chuck would presumably work on motorcycle wheels.

No, that style chuck (and the straight-on chuck) doesn't work at all for motorcycles -- you can't reach the valve stems on a motorcycle at those angles because the brake discs and/or sprockets are in the way.

The "standard" 45 degree chucks are somewhat usable, but still very awkward on bikes with large brake discs.


There is a company called "Accu-Gauge" that is making a dial gauge with a true right angle chuck. Not sure of the quality, though.

 

[paolotvl]

I have been looking for a decent one since my old one - bought in Italy in '98" broke down, I tried a few ones off of amazon based on the nice reviews they had and they are not that nice...


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[whitetailhntr]

Still working great love this inflator!

 

[Astro_Pneumatic_Tools]

Still working great love this inflator!

Nice, glad to hear it!


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Chris
Product Manager

 

[Soslow]

I've got one and this thing is awesome. You guys won't regret buying it.

 

[nmk_61802]

I bought an Astro 3081 Dial Tire Inflator earlier this year. Wish this one would have been available then. It would have suited my needs better and would have had the SS hose vs the rubber one.