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Tire gage accuracy

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by ETP, Jul 12, 2009.

  1. ETP

    ETP 2021 Prime(Limit),Highlander HYB Plat,B52-D,G,F,H

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    Tire gage accuracy!

    Anyone have a brand/model number of a air pressure tire gage that is always dead on?
     
    #1 ETP, Jul 12, 2009
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    i use a digital guage that is very accurate and will easily do .5 pound increments. got it at one of the autozone type of stores. easy to use . cost about 10 bucks
     
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    use more than one, trust the ones that match
     
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    Consumer Reports rates them from time to time. Check the May '02, page 57 issue for one.:D I don't have that issue anymore.
     
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  6. a_gray_prius

    a_gray_prius Rare Non-Old-Blowhard Priuschat Member

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    I bought the racing tire gauge. It's great. Overfill a little once and deflate to your desired pressure using the bleed valve.
     
    #6 a_gray_prius, Jul 14, 2009
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    Keep in mind, that just because a guage is digital, and reads in 0.5 pound increments, that doesn't mean it's accurate.
     
    #7 lenjack, Jul 14, 2009
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    I also have that one. Provides readings for one tenth of pound. Great gauge.
    :rockon:
     
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    a_gray_prius Rare Non-Old-Blowhard Priuschat Member

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    He can always go compare the gauge he's got to a certified, calibrated gauge at a truck stop.
     
    #9 a_gray_prius, Jul 14, 2009
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