Tire Pressure Gauge

[RatBastard]

I have determined that my Brookstone Tire Pressure Gauge sucks... Not becuase it is innaccurate(as far as I can tell) but because it has to be set PERFECTLY on the valve in order to register. This can be difficult if you are in a poorly light area and its windy and cold as hell.

Any recommendations for a new tire pressure gauge?

 

[Akakubi]

I have determined that my Brookstone Tire Pressure Gauge sucks... Not becuase it is innaccurate(as far as I can tell) but because it has to be set PERFECTLY on the valve in order to register. This can be difficult if you are in a poorly light area and its windy and cold as hell.

Any recommendations for a new tire pressure gauge?

I use BMW OEM digital gauge. It's 0.5psi accurate, which seems to be OK for my use. I bought it from the dealer for &18.00 with CCA discount, I think. Three years going, it still works really well.

 

[vlad]

I have been using BMW's gauge for the last 8 or so years! I'm pretty pleased with it. Now I'm begining to wonder if that battery will ever die!

 

[RatBastard]

2 votes for the BMW gauge, eh?

Is this lit in some way so that I can see the readout in the dark? The local gas stations do not have lights near the airpump and it gets dark too damn early here in MI.

Thanks for the info thus far...

 

[vlad]

Unfortunately, the BMW gauge isn't lit. But this one appears to be lit.

 

[RatBastard]

That looks exactly like the one i have now.. from brookstone though.. prolly same mnfr..

 

[GGM]

I use one of the Accutire ones and it works good. It's almost like the one in the link above but not backlit. Never had a problem with it so far and it seems to be right on. Cost was only $10 CDN.

 

[Average Jae]

Unfortunately, the BMW gauge isn't lit. But this one appears to be lit.

got that exact model from amazon.com for 19.99. one of the best investments ever accurate upto .5 psi, and lights up for easier reading.

 

[mallards]

i use ...

i use a good ole fashioned pen gauge ...

never really had a need for the digital one

Ben

 

[MrElussive]

Right now, I use an analog tire pressure gauge, but I am going to pickup the Accutire Deluxe Air Gauge and an Adjustable Torque Wrench from TireRack pretty soon.
I have absolutely no complaints with my analog tire pressure gauge, I just feel the need to upgrade to "digital".