"i86hotdogs" (i86hotdogs)
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"i86hotdogs" (i86hotdogs)
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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.
Toby for your time.
slipperysallylikespenguins
> i86hotdogs
11/07/2019 at 15:44 |
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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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dogisbadob
> i86hotdogs
11/07/2019 at 15:46 |
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I have the cheap Walmart gauge that’s like $1
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.
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.
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
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.
vondon302
> i86hotdogs
11/07/2019 at 15:52 |
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Damn that's a long link. I got one similar to this but mine was about 30 bucks. Liquid filled or go home.
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.
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.
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
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i86hotdogs
> Brickman
11/07/2019 at 15:52 |
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Huh, the red version comes with four valve caps!
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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!
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
razorbeamteam
> i86hotdogs
11/07/2019 at 16:02 |
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Stick bois for lyfe over here
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...
wkiernan
> i86hotdogs
11/07/2019 at 16:05 |
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This guy right here
. Works great.
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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 .
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:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/163718245930
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..
PowderHound
> i86hotdogs
11/07/2019 at 16:16 |
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I use this:
and have yet to go flying over a curb for being .5 PSI off…
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:
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.
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i86hotdogs
> PowderHound
11/07/2019 at 16:31 |
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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
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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).
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 .
AkursedX
> i86hotdogs
11/07/2019 at 16:51 |
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I use a Longacre Gauge.
Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
> PowderHound
11/07/2019 at 17:17 |
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+1 for simple analogue gauge
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.
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.
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
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.
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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.