tire pressure tool

j_nigrelli

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

thanks

j
 

ntsqd

Heretic Car Camper
What I have is something similar to this HF part. I have previous model from when it sold for $9.99
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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 like p/n 4003K11 ($18.71)
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I bought one for each rig, but so far only one has gotten the gauge upgrade.
 
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Bergger

Explorer
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.

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FlyingWen

Explorer
We have had a lot of good feedback from the ARB tire deflator.
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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.
 
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Willman

Active member
FlyingWen said:
We have had a lot of good feedback from the ARB tire deflator.
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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

Explorer
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.
 
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Antichrist

Expedition Leader
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.
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I also have one with a dual chuck end on a rubber hose
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kellymoe

Expedition Leader
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

Camp Ninja
AutoMeter makes a nice simple gauge.

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kellymoe said:
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

Expedition Leader
kellymoe said:
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.
 

mrbishi

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

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