Tire gauge quality needed
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Galvonzo
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A few months back I found myself hating the cheap pen type tire gauge and went hunting for a decent tire gauge. I’m no race car driver, and it’s also not a scientific instrument. I decided on trying out the Jaco elite pro tire pressure gauge that goes to 60 PSI and grabbed a second as a Christmas gift for a family member. I’ve been pleased with it. Granted I haven’t had it very long I don’t see myself looking for a replacement anytime soon. I’ll probably ending up getting the regular one without the extended hose just to keep in the car. I mean for roughly 20 bucks? Why not.
Look at Summit or Jegs, you'll find something in that price range.
Honestly, for my streetcars, I just keep one of the cheap digital gauges in each car. I have a Longacre for the race car.
For tires, they are all accurate enough. For the race car, all I want is repeatability. As long as I use the same gauge, I'm good.
Honestly, for my streetcars, I just keep one of the cheap digital gauges in each car. I have a Longacre for the race car.
For tires, they are all accurate enough. For the race car, all I want is repeatability. As long as I use the same gauge, I'm good.
tez929rr
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Dial like this?
Steelman Dial-Type Color-Coded Tread Depth Gauge, Identifies Tire Wear, Durable Powder-Coated Zinc Alloy Casing for Professional or Home Auto Mechanics https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DZR35RX/?tag=atomicindus08-20
Steelman Dial-Type Color-Coded Tread Depth Gauge, Identifies Tire Wear, Durable Powder-Coated Zinc Alloy Casing for Professional or Home Auto Mechanics https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DZR35RX/?tag=atomicindus08-20
Kscardsfan
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I've had good luck with Milton products. But they're not cheap.
rct
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For accuracy under $50, digital is the way to go. I have an inflater gauge combo that works great.
I have a few. I have a bunch of Milton’s, I have a Joe’s, I have a Snap-on… and a bunch of others…
Honestly, I just use my M12 inflator. I never recheck it with my other ones. I probably should, I guess. I bought it a few years ago… and just kind of call it good enough…
Have any of you guys been rechecking the m12? How far off was it?
If I needed one for a hand box, I would just grab one of the Miltons.
When I went on my last couple road trip vacations, I took the m12, a couple batteries, a charger, a breaker bar and a deep socket.
I am thinking about buying a Safety-Seal kit.
Honestly, I just use my M12 inflator. I never recheck it with my other ones. I probably should, I guess. I bought it a few years ago… and just kind of call it good enough…
Have any of you guys been rechecking the m12? How far off was it?
If I needed one for a hand box, I would just grab one of the Miltons.
When I went on my last couple road trip vacations, I took the m12, a couple batteries, a charger, a breaker bar and a deep socket.
I am thinking about buying a Safety-Seal kit.
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Rusted Nut
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I have several “Milton” gauges, all accurate and vey durable. Well priced for the value.
JRC3
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jeepinerdeep
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For on road tires, I have a few jaco's as well. Some inflator style, some plain. Pleased with both.
WWheeler
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This.
Been using Miltons for as long as I can remember, analog inflator style and dial pressure gauge. Wouldn't really consider another brand.
I'm old-school though and definitely don't want anything digital because life is too short IMHO to find and replace a battery for no good reason when an analog Milton is easy-to-read and just always works first time every time.
flyingblind
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Milton all the way. I just bought a duel foot that is USA made.
sparkness
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Not sure about quality - but my tire gauge is a cheep tire inflator with a high quality larger gauge (2.5")that replaces the inexpensive small gauge that reads to 60PSI and a pressure reg attached so I do not over pressure the gauge , I use a larger gauge as my eye sight is not as good as it used to be. accuracy is dependant on the price of gauge used
theoldwizard1
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Accu-gage. Lifetime calibration (I think you have to pay the shipping).
Many models. Straight, angle, with or without whip. Pay the extra for the rubber boot and holding pressure until the button is pressed.
Many models. Straight, angle, with or without whip. Pay the extra for the rubber boot and holding pressure until the button is pressed.
kaymccampbell
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I've had Miltons for over half a century. They've always been tough and accurate. My current one is over 20 years old. It's 30-some year old predecessor was stolen. You do have to replace the cartridge about once a decade.
engineer2
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I got an Intercomp mechanical gauge as a sales sample. Haven't used it, but it seems nice. This looks to be what you are specifying:
www.speedwaymotors.com
I'm into more into expensive digital gauges, like racing teams use.
Intercomp 360060 4 Inch Glow-N-Dark Tire Pressure Gauge, 60 PSI
This is garage sale priced because it was used and returned. No Warranty, No Returns on Garage Sale Items This Intercomp tire gauge gives you outstanding quality at a price you can afford. Equipped with a 17" long Goodyear hose, thumb operated bleeder, in 1 psi graduation marks with a 1-60 psi...
G1GRANDEUR
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there are many threads about this.
my vote goes to longacre or joes racing, they are both accurate.
my vote goes to longacre or joes racing, they are both accurate.
ScaryFatKidGT
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So analogue? Why not digital?
Either way Longacre Their basic gauge is $40, I'd stretch for the deluxe $70 gauge tho or the $60 digital.
Either way Longacre Their basic gauge is $40, I'd stretch for the deluxe $70 gauge tho or the $60 digital.
Digital Longacre #53003. $60 or less. Accuracy of +/- 0.8% (+/- 0.5psi)
Analog gauges at this price have accuracy of 2-3 %.
Longacre Digital
Analog gauges at this price have accuracy of 2-3 %.
Longacre Digital
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ptgarcia
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I got an Intercomp mechanical gauge as a sales sample. Haven't used it, but it seems nice. This looks to be what you are specifying:
I'm into more into expensive digital gauges, like racing teams use.Intercomp 360060 4 Inch Glow-N-Dark Tire Pressure Gauge, 60 PSI
This is garage sale priced because it was used and returned. No Warranty, No Returns on Garage Sale Items This Intercomp tire gauge gives you outstanding quality at a price you can afford. Equipped with a 17" long Goodyear hose, thumb operated bleeder, in 1 psi graduation marks with a 1-60 psi...
I have an Intercomp as well. Functionally, its great; but the gauge face has clouded pretty badly, something I don't think should have happened at that price point. The rubber protector around it split, too, but that was as easy fix with a little glue.
These Astro Pnematics are the best I've found!
www.jbtools.com
Astro Pneumatic 3.5 Inch Green Digital Tire Inflator with Steel Hose (3018GR)
Get the Astro Pneumatic 3018GR Digital Tire Inflator. Features 3.5" LCD, self-locking coupler, and stainless braided hose. Order now for precise tire inflation!
www.jbtools.com
I know it’s not what you mentioned you’re looking for, but I got a couple of these recently to keep in our vehicles and really like them. Don’t take up much space, no worry about a dial face breaking if I drop it, etc. Right on with my tpms too.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002XMW8RG?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002XMW8RG?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
Lucid Moments
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This Milton is under $17.
www.miltonindustries.com
Milton® ACCU-GAGE® Dial Tire Pressure Gauge w/ Straight Air Chuck and 11" Braided Hose, ANSI Certified for Car/Truck/Motorcycle Tires, 0-60 PSI
This dial tire pressure gauge for motorcycle, trucks, and cars is the perfect heavy-duty tire tool for assessing your air pressure. Not only is this wheel accessory compact for easy storage, the straight air chuck and flexible braided hose help you reach awkward tire valves for a quick and...
www.miltonindustries.com
Nutria
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And here's a Longacre analog. Happy with it. Pretty good price.
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scooby074
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I have several. I really like my Bluepoint rebrand of the Accugauge that I bought when I still worked on equipment daily 15+ years ago.
I also have an old school Schrader brand rigid "truck" gauge that was my grandfathers and its current Milton equivalent S976 is the Pn I think. Sometimes the rigid gauges are more convenient .
If this is for home, consider an inflator. I've had the ever popular milton s506 for years. Its tge one u see at every gas station, but I just got an Ani inflator that locks on and has an air release (the milton has neither) and now the Milton's been retired. a lock on inflator makes tge job effortless
I also have an old school Schrader brand rigid "truck" gauge that was my grandfathers and its current Milton equivalent S976 is the Pn I think. Sometimes the rigid gauges are more convenient .
If this is for home, consider an inflator. I've had the ever popular milton s506 for years. Its tge one u see at every gas station, but I just got an Ani inflator that locks on and has an air release (the milton has neither) and now the Milton's been retired. a lock on inflator makes tge job effortless
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