Accu-gauge tire pressure gauge

I have a 30 year old Accu-Gauge that's still working great and spot-on accurate. No pressure retention though so its always at zero.

 

This is what I use, never failed on me.

 

Stay away from these. They can be fairly inaccurate.

 

^^^that's what i use, how far off can they be? how do you verify gauge accuracy?

 

The pencil pressures were all over the place, even though the gauge popped out to the same pressure. I checked it with a couple of Accu-Gauges, which agreed with each other.

 

lol, I assume you have 3+ accu-gauges? haha

 

When the pencil gauge had a 15lb variance that was shown by two Accu-gauges, that was good enough.

 

I have an old pencil gauge that I used for years on my '91 Honda CRX-HF, but I never thought to check if it was calibrated correctly or not. Ooops. Live and learn.

However, having just traded up to a 2010 Prius, I suspect it's about time for me to spring for a better tire gauge!

Anyone have an opinion about the Accu-Gages that have the rubber hose (e.g. model H60XA) vs the more compact ones (e.g. model 60XGA)? (Also, they seem awfully cheap on Amazon compared to what I expected. Or am I looking at models that are no good?)




Also, on one of the other threads, someone mentioned it was important to get a gauge with a rubber boot around the dial. How come? Are the dials easily knocked out of calibration or something? Or is it just to protect the glass?

Thanks for your help!

 

Actually, Consumer Reports found the pencil gage to be the most accurate.

 

Reference, please...

 

I mainly use an old pencil gauge. Checked it a few years back with a digital and it was in agreement. It gives very consistent results too, ie: if you measure the same tire twice you will get the same reading.

 

My son gave me the below Astro Pneumatic 3018 Tire Inflator-Gauge for Father's Day three years ago. It is the best and most accurate gauge I have ever used. Between cars, tractors, trailers, etc. I have a lot of tires to maintain. This tool along with my air compressor makes it easy and quick to adjust air pressure. Drop someone a hint that you want one for Christmas. You will be happy you did.

 

I gave up on CR's opinions a long time ago.

 

i do use one of these...:s... guess wont be using it anymore

 

Best tire gauge I ever bought:

Amazon.com: Joes Racing 32307 (0-60) PSI Tire Pressure Gauge: Automotive

 

I don't have one, but I like the Accugage 60XGA simply because it can be operated with one hand. I also have the Milton pencil gauge and the Milton S986 that I like and it is accurate.

 

this is what I use since 2001 and still works flawlessly. It is expensive but worth every penny.



Racing Tire Gauge With Bleeder Valve
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Air Tools
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- Griot's Garage

 

I dislike digital ones because the battery could die on you unexpectedly and then it would be useless when you go to use it.