Tire Gauge Oppopinions

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11/07/2019 at 15:40 • Filed to: None

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I’m 0/3 on Autozone tire gauges. I’ve bought two of the basic Slime digital gauges, and one “Elite” gauge. Each basic Slime gauge lost the sealing piece to keep air in; whenever I put it on the valve, air comes out. And the “Elite” gauge does not read anything, even after a battery swap. So I figured I’d reach out to all of you for recommendations.

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Toby for your time.

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DISCUSSION (35)


Kinja'd!!! slipperysallylikespenguins > i86hotdogs
11/07/2019 at 15:44

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https://www.amazon.com/AstroAI-Digital-Pressure-Settings-Non-Slip/dp/B01J8DLGU2/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=digital+tire+gauge&qid=1573159400&sr=8-4

I picked this one up last year. Have probably used it 50 times in the past year with no issues. I always keep a mechanical gauge in the glovebox too as a backup.

Link may be Kinjad.

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Kinja'd!!! dogisbadob > i86hotdogs
11/07/2019 at 15:46

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I have the cheap Walmart gauge that’s like $1


Kinja'd!!! promoted by the color red > i86hotdogs
11/07/2019 at 15:46

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I prefer the dial-type gauges . My Slime has been going strong for a few years but I think they may have discontinued it.


Kinja'd!!! Snuze: Needs another Swede > i86hotdogs
11/07/2019 at 15:48

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I have a Moroso and I love it. I think it’s this one: https://www.amazon.com/Moroso-89560-Tire-Pressure-Gauge/dp/B000COS8FI/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=moroso+tire+pressure+gauge&qid=1573159490&s=automotive&sr=1-3

Mine is not the “peak and hold” meaning as soon as I remove it from the valve stem the gauge reverts to zero (some hold the highest pressure reading until you push the release air button).

There are a few negative reviews on Amazon but most are good and I’ve been super happy with mine.  


Kinja'd!!! Brickman > i86hotdogs
11/07/2019 at 15:49

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Accutire never let me down. U sed to have an older version but left it on the bumper and never seen it again :(

https://www.amazon.com/Accutire-MS-4021B-Digital-Pressure-Gauge/dp/B00080QHMM


Kinja'd!!! My bird IS the word > i86hotdogs
11/07/2019 at 15:49

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You know what never runs out of batteries or stops working?

A regular-ass tire guage. I got one i pulled out of the garbage for free and it works fine.


Kinja'd!!! vondon302 > i86hotdogs
11/07/2019 at 15:52

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https://www.amazon.com/Allstar-ALL44077-Range-Pressure-Gauge/dp/B006K8KIX0/ref=asc_df_B006K8KIX0/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=385178051407&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6971306995769379188&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9017003&hvtargid=pla-802058292868&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=78533818717&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=385178051407&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6971306995769379188&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9017003&hvtargid=pla-802058292868

Damn that's a long link. I got one similar to this but mine was about 30 bucks. Liquid filled or go home.


Kinja'd!!! RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > i86hotdogs
11/07/2019 at 15:52

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I like the hardier/sort of mid-market slide gauges. In other words, not the nearly-free plastic case ones, but ones with a little solidity to them.

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One nice feature is that it holds the measurement so you can hold it to the light if you’re checking tires in the dark.


Kinja'd!!! ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability > i86hotdogs
11/07/2019 at 15:52

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I have an analog slime gauge from Walmart, seems to be working well for the ast year or so


Kinja'd!!! i86hotdogs > Brickman
11/07/2019 at 15:52

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Huh, the red version comes with four valve caps!


Kinja'd!!! i86hotdogs > vondon302
11/07/2019 at 15:54

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Those two in the link only go up to 40 PSI, but I’ll shop around for liquid filled gauges. Thanks!


Kinja'd!!! CobraJoe > promoted by the color red
11/07/2019 at 15:54

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I use a cheap dial gage, and it’s great.  If I ever replace it, I’ll get one with the little release button so I don’t have to hold it on the stem to get a reading.  


Kinja'd!!! This is what we'll show whenever you publish anything on Kinja: > i86hotdogs
11/07/2019 at 15:58

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Don’t be me and spend $50 at Lordco on a supposedly calibrated analog gauge only to later learn it is in fact wildly inaccurate.


Kinja'd!!! Textured Soy Protein > Brickman
11/07/2019 at 15:59

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I have the slightly fancier version . According to my Amazon order history I bought it 8 years ago, and it still works fine. The only thing is the big round button with the on/off symbol on it is for the flashlight, and the SET button is the one you need to press to turn it on to check pressure.


Kinja'd!!! vondon302 > i86hotdogs
11/07/2019 at 16:01

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Oops well that’s not helpful was it.

I once ruined a set of tires by using a cheap mechanical gauge that read way under. Never again. 


Kinja'd!!! i86hotdogs > This is what we'll show whenever you publish anything on Kinja:
11/07/2019 at 16:02

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Yeah, that “elite” slime gauge was $20, and took a dump on me after 3 months.


Kinja'd!!! razorbeamteam > i86hotdogs
11/07/2019 at 16:02

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Stick bois for lyfe over here


Kinja'd!!! SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > i86hotdogs
11/07/2019 at 16:02

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The best one I had...I made from parts purchased from a specialist shop . Liquid filled pressure gauge, short piece of quarter inch pressure hose with two fittings and a tyre inflation head. Still cost me less than AU $30...


Kinja'd!!! wkiernan > i86hotdogs
11/07/2019 at 16:05

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This guy right here .  Works great.

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Kinja'd!!! This is what we'll show whenever you publish anything on Kinja: > i86hotdogs
11/07/2019 at 16:06

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I’ll grab another eventually, hopefully with better luck, but currently just go by the TPMS .


Kinja'd!!! Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > i86hotdogs
11/07/2019 at 16:07

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What you need is a solid, Soviet engineered tire pressure gauge:

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/163718245930


Kinja'd!!! SiennaMan > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
11/07/2019 at 16:14

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 This is basically what I got after I had a couple of cheap digital ones that stopped working after a month or two..


Kinja'd!!! PowderHound > i86hotdogs
11/07/2019 at 16:16

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I use this: 

https://amzn.to/2CoVEfq

and have yet to go flying over a curb for being .5 PSI off…


Kinja'd!!! facw > i86hotdogs
11/07/2019 at 16:29

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I just use the one built in to my tire inflator. This one, but I certainly don’t think you should pay $50 for it:

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https://www.amazon.com/Craftsman-2875114-CRAFTSMAN-Portable-Inflator/dp/B0016JFC52

The batteries in the gauge died ages ago and I’ve been too lazy to replace them , because it pulls power from the car when plugged in.


Kinja'd!!! i86hotdogs > PowderHound
11/07/2019 at 16:31

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Kinja'd!!! i86hotdogs > facw
11/07/2019 at 16:32

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I’ve got a RYOBI air inflator, and the gauge on it is 6-8 PSI off. Inflates well, but can’t rely on the gauge


Kinja'd!!! facw > i86hotdogs
11/07/2019 at 16:37

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That’s annoying. I wouldn’t use this as a piece of lab equipment, but I’m pretty sure it’s much more accurate than that (I’ve never done a comparison but readings look good after shops have worked on the wheels/tires, and they presumably have accurate gauges).


Kinja'd!!! ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > i86hotdogs
11/07/2019 at 16:46

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https://www.amazon.com/Longacre-Standard-Tire-Gauge-0-60/dp/B0057UJYDC?ref_=ast_bbp_dp

Pick up the Longacre gauge of your choice and join all the cool kids in the paddock. Accurate enough , not outrageously priced and will last longer than the car you’re checking tire pressures on .


Kinja'd!!! AkursedX > i86hotdogs
11/07/2019 at 16:51

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I use a Longacre Gauge. 

https://www.amazon.com/Longacre-52-52003-0-60PSI-2-5inGID-Deluxe/dp/B0055EFTWU/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?keywords=longacre+tire+gauge&qid=1573163401&sprefix=longacre&sr=8-5


Kinja'd!!! Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > PowderHound
11/07/2019 at 17:17

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+1 for simple analogue gauge


Kinja'd!!! GLiddy > i86hotdogs
11/07/2019 at 17:21

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My uncle bought me something very similar to this many years ago, its brass but isn’t a Snap-On . That and an old Schwinn high-pressure pencil gauge are my 2 go-to pressure measuring devices.  I’m old so I like old stuff anyway.

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Kinja'd!!! subexpression > i86hotdogs
11/07/2019 at 17:53

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I bought the second-cheapest tire gauge I saw on the rack at Wal-Mart. It’s worked fine for years. I’ve never compared it to a fancy one, but its reading has matched the TPMS in two different cars now so it’s probably good enough for regular car owners .

I originally bought the cheapest tire gauge on the rack at Wal-Mart, and it worked fine until I dropped it once too often. That’s why I stepped up to the second-cheapest.


Kinja'd!!! If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > i86hotdogs
11/07/2019 at 19:25

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I bought this A ccutire one that came up on Kinja Deals once upon a time, it’s been great.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BR6Y58X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_PvlXDbMGGPAW0


Kinja'd!!! gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
11/08/2019 at 06:36

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I’ve never had good luck with the digital ones lasting. Meanwhile in my dads garage there are a couple of these from 90s. 


Kinja'd!!! gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > This is what we'll show whenever you publish anything on Kinja:
11/08/2019 at 06:41

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I still check mine with a analog gauge as my winter rpms all read 4-5 psi   higher than what they really are.