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Post by Karl on Aug 17, 2008 21:22:10 GMT -5
I should have posted this earlier but totally forgot. Being OCD that I am, I was on the hunt for the most accurate tire pressure gauge. I must have bought 5 different analog/dial types in prices ranging from $5 to $30. After some hard research I found out that the digital ones are the most accurate! So I went to Sears and looked at a couple. Sure enough, on the back they have a accuracy of +/- 0.5% per the scale. The ones I looked at were from 5-100 lbs. so you're basically looking at ~1 lb. off at worst. Most of the analog ones I bought and tested were off by 5-7 lbs. That's a lot on a scoot! I always shied away from the digitals because I thought that there was no way they could be as accurate as an analog gauge. Man, was I wrong. The best part is that you can get a digital one from Pep Boys or Autozone for about $5-$7 if I remember correctly. So, if you're looking for an accurate tire pressure gauge, go digital if you haven't already. There was an independent website I'd found before but I can't locate it now. Anyway, here's one that recommends digital, too. www.accidentzone.com/tire_gauge_accuracy.htmKarl |
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Post by odie2ooo on Aug 18, 2008 3:14:13 GMT -5
Thanks for the advice. I will be looking at these pretty soon. +1 for you
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Post by scootermcgee on Aug 18, 2008 23:11:15 GMT -5
I saw some valve screw on caps today at Wally world that would indicate with light if your pressure is too much or too little. I wonder how well they would work for a scoot?
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Post by gfrphoto on Aug 19, 2008 11:00:23 GMT -5
Accutire MS-5510B Racing Tire Gauge This one looks sexy $38.45 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping Features: * The most accurate tire gauge available * Reads tire pressures from 0-60PSI in 01 increments * The quick disconnect insures a positive attachment * Easy to read blue back-lit display * Bleed valve to drop tire pressure to desired pressure Amazon Link: www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/B000BNS7Y2More Digital Tire Gauges on Amazon: tinyurl.com/5efswo
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Post by kaintuckdave on Aug 19, 2008 11:14:05 GMT -5
This is a very good point! My rear tire got low once and my mileage went to heck that fill up. All my analog 'stick' gauges seem to register differently. It's still better to use them than nothing just in the fact that you'll get all tires the same pressure (even if it's off).
Also good point about taking the pressure reading cold. I always drive to the gas station and use the gauge on the pump, but I'm sure my tires are hot by then.
I need to pick up a digital guage.
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Post by newrider57 on Sept 18, 2008 15:00:28 GMT -5
I am laughing, but not at you just my experience buying a digital meter.. I remember going to Advanced Auto Parts to pick up a digital gauge because I wanted the accuracy. I spent time reading and going over each choice and got a real nice gauge. When I got home I went to test the air pressure and found I didn't have enough room to get the gauge on the valve stem. It is now in my truck and I have an analog in my scoot. ;D
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Post by scooter3oy on Sept 18, 2008 15:36:22 GMT -5
does anyone know if the accuracy diminishes as the battery gets older?...or does it just stop working when the battery gets too low?....i've had one for several years, and was just wondering if it's still as accurate as when new  |
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Post by owenbrau on Sept 19, 2008 9:53:38 GMT -5
I saw some valve screw on caps today at Wally world that would indicate with light if your pressure is too much or too little. I wonder how well they would work for a scoot? Those kind of things make me nervous, as they are holding the valve open, and relying on the cap to retain pressure. |
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Post by earlwb on Sept 19, 2008 21:25:46 GMT -5
Also those one the valve indicators, besides being prone to slow leaks, add weight to the valve stem. on the elbow bent type valve stems it can lead to premature failure.
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Post by Karl on Sept 20, 2008 0:26:32 GMT -5
does anyone know if the accuracy diminishes as the battery gets older?...or does it just stop working when the battery gets too low?....i've had one for several years, and was just wondering if it's still as accurate as when new Good question. From what I've read on Consumer Reports' site, the best thing about the digital gauge regarding a low battery is that it will either work or read zero. So, I guess that if the battery is giving enough juice to give you a reading other than zero, you're ok. |
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Post by Karl on Sept 20, 2008 0:29:37 GMT -5
An update. I compared the Sears digital one to a digital one that I picked up from Autozone (Slime brand). They were only off by 0.5 lbs. The Sears one read 26 lbs. psi and the Slime one read 25.5 lbs. psi.
I think the Slime one was under $10, too.
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Post by kumarihpx on Sept 20, 2008 11:31:52 GMT -5
i checked my area for the craftsman one on sale, and it's not listed, or on the web site either  got the one on amazon with the best rating, instead. |
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Post by exspook on Sept 20, 2008 21:25:17 GMT -5
Yeah, I went to Sears yesterday and the $24.99 was definitely not on sale. Opted for the $10 electronic one and turns out that it shows an error code indicating that the battery is dead. No wonder Sears is a ghost town.
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Post by anhoa on Sept 21, 2008 15:53:55 GMT -5
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got the one on amazon with the best rating, instead.