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06-27-2005, 11:04 AM | #1 |
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tire pressure gauge?
what's a good tire pressure gauge to pick up? also i don't have a compressor or anything, so do the pumps that work off the cigarette lighter work well at all? thanks.
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06-27-2005, 12:01 PM | #2 |
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Per tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/...gauges_all.jsp
I have an accutire gauge and it seems to be accurate and consistent. I have a 'cigarette lighter' compressor that I keep in the spare tire wheel well for emergencies. Before I bought a 33 gal compressor I used to use that for my tires and it would take me a VERY LONG time to put 44 psi in my tires. Now it just takes seconds. |
06-27-2005, 01:11 PM | #3 |
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Those little 12v compressors work OK, but for the time it takes to uncoil the power cord & plug it in, it's easier to just use a bicycle pump.
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06-27-2005, 03:58 PM | #4 |
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I have a 12V compressor that I carry in the car at all times, along with a repair kit to fix nail/screw punctures. It takes at least 5 minutes or more to fill a tire from empty, but usually all I use it for is topping them up or partial filling after a fix, which doesn't take more than a minute or two. Get the biggest/highest capacity one you can find which will make the filling time shorter.
I also have a 12V jumper pack with a compressor built in, I've been using that when checking/setting the tire pressures at home. Much easier to deal with as there are no wires and the compressor works just as fast as my other one. |
06-27-2005, 04:50 PM | #5 |
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I just use the normal tire gauge you can pick up from anywhere, the simple 'psi on a stick' reading. It hasn't failed me yet.
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06-27-2005, 07:41 PM | #6 |
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My Accugage dial-type pressure gauge has been in service for over 10 years and still works great. Good bang-for-the-buck, IMHO.
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo.../tiregauge.php |
06-27-2005, 07:41 PM | #7 |
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I used to work at a tire shop and honestly, the "reading on a stick" guages are the most dependable.
Just get a Metal one. just like the previous poster stated. |
06-27-2005, 08:24 PM | #8 | |
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06-27-2005, 08:46 PM | #9 |
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Accutire ones are the best and most accurate according to Consumer Reports. I got one off of eBay for like $10.
http://www.retread.org/Inflation/index.cfm/ID/179.htm |
06-28-2005, 12:06 AM | #10 | |
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06-30-2005, 11:17 AM | #11 |
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Get the Craftsman 12V Compressor/Tire Gauge
Craftsman sells a 12V compressor that you can stick in your cigarette lighter. It also has a built in tire gauge. They work well and are about $20 to $30 at Sears. The compressor will pump up your tires. Look on the driver side door for factory recommended tire pressure.
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06-30-2005, 07:02 PM | #12 |
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I bought a digi Radioshack gauge that works awesome and i bought it for like 19.99 great buy.
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