Jason E Posted 2February, 2017 Report Share Posted 2February, 2017 Hello All,Just chasing any recommendations re brands of good quality, accurate tire pressure gauges that are small enough to sit in the glove box/ tool kit in the car. I like the sound of a small hand held digital jobbie (if they aren't rubbish). All advice gratefully accepted.cheers,Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiller Posted 2February, 2017 Report Share Posted 2February, 2017 I have a blue point digital gauge, ordered online for approx $100 a few years ago, has never faulted me. Gives readings to the nearest half psi. Highly recommend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
911oclock Posted 2February, 2017 Report Share Posted 2February, 2017 I've got a digital one from SCA (~$20), had it a few years now. It reads within .5 psi of two other inflator gauges I own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason E Posted 3February, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 3February, 2017 Thanks gents, I will have a look at both, much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Man Posted 3February, 2017 Report Share Posted 3February, 2017 Here's a good guide. Accuracy would be the important factor I would imagine.http://www.haigh.com.au/images/PDFs/Choice_Tyre_Gauge.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redracn Posted 3February, 2017 Report Share Posted 3February, 2017 Here's a good guide. Accuracy would be the important factor I would imagine.http://www.haigh.com.au/images/PDFs/Choice_Tyre_Gauge.pdfTests like this while helpfull to understand how they handle etc are a complete waste of space when it comes to accuracy. Testing an individual gauge tells you nothing about the accuracy of other gauges of the same part number. All the test shows is that they were lucky or unlucky with the individual gauge they purchased. The best gude to accuracy is the manufactures specification as all units should fall withing this range. Some will read low and some will read high and a few will be spot on. When no accuracy specification is quoted you can take it to mean that if it was quoted no one would buy it. Also the accurace can vary considerably with the temperature of the gauge itself.While a bit big and heavy the best I have seen at an auto shop lately is a Michelin.http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/Product/Michelin-Tyre-Gauge-Digital-Programmable/405590Spec is +-1%, +-0.1psi. It reads to 0.1psi. I have one and it compares very well to my industrial grade pressure sensors for accuracy and has good repeatability.hope this helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mezger Autosport Posted 23February, 2017 Report Share Posted 23February, 2017 Intercomp are the best and very high quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrot01 Posted 26February, 2017 Report Share Posted 26February, 2017 i have always just relied on a good quality stick/pencil type - simple, effective & hard for it to go out of calibration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 26February, 2017 Report Share Posted 26February, 2017 I'm old schoolQuality Michelin analogue gauges are still used by some racing teams, and even Michelin tyre technicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9r Posted 27February, 2017 Report Share Posted 27February, 2017 I'm old schoolQuality Michelin analogue gauges are still used by some racing teams, and even Michelin tyre technicians+1 I almost cried when I dropped my old Michelin gauge and it broke, lovely things. Have an Intercomp now but still miss the Michelin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 27February, 2017 Report Share Posted 27February, 2017 +1 I almost cried when I dropped my old Michelin gauge and it broke, lovely things. Have an Intercomp now but still miss the Michelin Some A hole stole mine out of my van in between races. And the Michelin hand pump. Grrrrrr! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9r Posted 28February, 2017 Report Share Posted 28February, 2017 Some A hole stole mine out of my van in between races. And the Michelin hand pump. Grrrrrr! That sucks, A mans tools are (used to be at least) sacred and guys used to help each other out in the back paddock not steal their stuff. I feel your pain ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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