Any recommendations for a great tire pressure gauge?

[Indyking]

This has been asked only in the gen II forum, so I want to hear form gen III folks (I know there is some overlap…).

I was told to stay away form digital ones as analogs delivers the accuracy needed (who cares about 0.1 psi?), requires ZERO or very low maintenance, and cost less.

This is what I found to be the best value based on my research:

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[MaggieMay]

I asked this same Q somewhere when Gen 3 first came out and I can't find the thread. But some kind veteran here recommended the AccuGauge. I ordered one and I love it!. The gauge is a dial configuration that is large enough to read without The Squint. I ordered it with the hose attachment so it's very easy to use.

Google it - you'll find it - it works for me!

[TKY]

I too saw the reference to Accugage here on PriusChat. I ordered one through Tire gauges and I am very pleased with it. I also ordered the hose extension to attach to my spare so I can check its pressure without having to pull it out every month. --TK

[jay_man2]

Originally Posted by TKY

I too saw the reference to Accugage here on PriusChat. I ordered one through Tire gauges and I am very pleased with it. I also ordered the hose extension to attach to my spare so I can check its pressure without having to pull it out every month. --TK

Me too. I really like both. Easy access to check the spare, and a gauge that you attach to the tire valve, then fill or bleed as the readings indicate. And I got a super-fast turnaround from getagauge.com

[MaggieMay]

Thanks Jay_man2 - That's it! Yup - getagauge.com - fast service and easy. I got a little pouch to store it and keep it in the glove box.

[KK6PD]

As long a its accurate and gives repeatable results, almost any one will do. I happen to have both an analog and digital one. Both read the same PSI, both are accurate, both were under 20 bucks. It's a user decision!!!

[Indyking]

SUPERB! Thanks for all the answers. Looks like Accugauge is the winner!

[stream]

I've used Accu-Gage gauges for decades. Very high quality.

This is the one I have--I got the 60 PSI, swivel angle model, and have the rubber guard:
Tire gauges

[Boo]

Originally Posted by stream

I've used Accu-Gage gauges for decades. Very high quality.

This is the one I have--I got the 60 PSI, swivel angle model, and have the rubber guard:
Tire gauges

+1

I've got that one too. It's good and priced right.

As a general matter:

(1) CORRECTION EDIT: for greater accuracy, get a gauge so the typical pressure you will be testing is in the middle of the gauge span -- for most people's car tires this will mean a 60 PSI gauge (note however the donut spare takes 60 PSI, but I'd prefer that the four regular tires' PSI determine what gauge I get);

(2) digital gauges have a tendency to give less accurate readings in cold weather; so for people living in areas that get cold or freezing temperatures, a dial gauge would be a better choice; and

(3) if you get a dial gauge, make sure it shows PSI in 1 or 2 PSI increments.

[a priori]

I have several gauges, though the one I use is a pretty standard metal one I received (as a gift) from a Toyota service guy. I have a cheap-o version of the same thing that isn't quite so accurate, but it works in a pinch.

I also have a digital gauge as part of my portable compressor. That one is very accurate (I've compared it to several different gauges, and it measures just the same as the nicer standard metal tube gauge I use more often).

I have a smaller digital gauge I bought at a car store a few years back. It is tempermental enough that I haven't even given it away!