tire pressure tool

[j_nigrelli]

could anyone recommend a dial type (not digital) tire gauge? something of quality maybe going from 0 to 100 psi?

thanks

j

[ntsqd]

What I have is something similar to this HF part. (http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=95583) I have previous model from when it sold for $9.99
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/photos/95500-95599/95583.gif
I really like the in-line chuck instead of the more common angled chuck. I found a better version of them in a NAPA catalog, but have not ordered any yet. I ditched the near worthless gauge and got a decent one from McMaster (http://www.mcmaster.com/) like p/n 4003K11 ($18.71)
http://www.mcmaster.com/catalog/114/gfx/large/9780t21p1l.gif
I bought one for each rig, but so far only one has gotten the gauge upgrade.

[Bergger]

Currie EZ tire deflator. You can check tire pressure and air down quickly if needed. Cost about $30 for the Currie model. ARB has what appears to be a direct copy of it as well.

http://www.oconeeoffroad.com/catalog/95202.402.jpg

[j_nigrelli]

thanks; i'll check them out


j

[Antichrist]

http://www.ghmeiser.com/
Available at many autoparts stores.
Even from Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw/103-8103802-1370222?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=accugauge&x=11&y=21

[FlyingWen]

We have had a lot of good feedback from the ARB tire deflator (http://www.sierraexpeditions.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=408).
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i72/nanuk2121/deflate.jpg


It is corrosion resistant brass/stainless deflator tool, protective rubber gauge guard and easy to read dial with 1 PSI increments.

It is a good one to have while deflating so you know exactly where you are pressure wise.

[Willman]

We have had a lot of good feedback from the ARB tire deflator (http://www.sierraexpeditions.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=408).
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i72/nanuk2121/deflate.jpg


It is corrosion resistant brass/stainless deflator tool, protective rubber gauge guard and easy to read dial with 1 PSI increments.

It is a good one to have while deflating so you know exactly where you are pressure wise.

Love mine!!!

Very quick too....And i have 6 tires to play with too!!!

;)

[madizell]

I used the ARB deflater and found it to be cumbersome for use on the trail. I soon gave it away. I guess it depends on whether you want to measure tires as they sit, measure pressures while deflating, or while inflating. I would far prefer the combination gauge and inflater mentioned earlier (whether from Harbor Freight or not would be up to you), attached as an air chuck to the OBA system. I generally find it is far easier to deflate tires with a simple stem tool and pencil gauge than to attached and fiddle with a deflater/gauge, and easier to make fine adjustments down to the pressure I want with a pencil gauge. Airing up, however, is far easier with a gauge/inflater than with chuck and pencil gauge because you can quickly monitor pressure as it rises, so you don't have to detach hose, read pressure, reattach hose, try again.

[SAR_Squid79]

Ultimate Air makes a good one.

It's a little pricey ($59), but it's the only one I've seen that has reasonable scale. It reads from 0 - 60psi. If all you're using it for is tires, this should be the most accurate.

http://www.ultimate-air.com/InflatorDeflator-Gauge-Assembly-0-60psi_p_11-27.html

[Antichrist]

I bought my first Accugauge in '81 and still have it, and find it still accurate. It's available in 15, 30, 60, 100 and 160 psi ranges.
http://www.ghmeiser.com/images/s60x88.jpg
I also have one with a dual chuck end on a rubber hose
http://www.ghmeiser.com/images2/df604.jpg

[kellymoe]

Buy the most expensive one you can find, that way you can be sure your getting good equipment.

Seriously though, I bought a tire gauge 15 years ago at a local auto store and it has done just what it is supposed to, check tire pressure. I also have 4 tire deflators that fit on a key chain that just cost a few $. No need to spend money on something that just lets air out of your tires, save your money for something like titanium cookware or bamboo camp furniture:)

[MuddyMudskipper]

AutoMeter makes a nice simple gauge.

http://www.autometer.com/img/products/2343_d.jpg


No need to spend money on something that just lets air out of your tires, save your money for something like titanium cookware or bamboo camp furniture:)

:hehe: :hehe:

[Antichrist]

Seriously though, I bought a tire gauge 15 years ago at a local auto store and it has done just what it is supposed to, check tire pressure. ....save your money for something like titanium cookware or bamboo camp furniture:)That was sorta my point. My first Accu-gauge I got from JC Whitney for 4 or 5 dollars.

[j_nigrelli]

i ended up ordering an Accu-gauge H series (http://www.getagauge.com/DialTireGauges.cfm)

right angle w/ rubber cushion (skipped the bag - i'll find something soft to put it in)

and for about 23$ including s&h

thanks for the help

j

[mrbishi]

I use the ARB air pressure guage (also own and use the quick deflator - love em very high quality bits of kit!)

http://www.arb.com.au/resources/images/products/accessories/Air-gauge-ARB506.jpg

[david despain]

i like this one http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=&item_ID=12311&group_ID=1665&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

[BiG BoB]

I use the ARB air pressure guage (also own and use the quick deflator - love em very high quality bits of kit!)

http://www.arb.com.au/resources/images/products/accessories/Air-gauge-ARB506.jpg


I 100% agree, I drive cruisers offroad for a living, and the ARB is the one I use day after day.

Sean