Tire pressure gauge

[messed up]

Most of them are junk, where and what brand can I purchase that's reasonably accurate. Tires are getting expensive these days and I tried a digital and a pencil type by slime and they are worthless. I had good luck with Campbell Hausfield but can't find a new one around here.

[a2wheeler]

As much as I hated to - I bought the HD dial gauge with a hose on it. It works great, appears to be accurate (just comparisons with other gauges). But the hose and small fitting on the end is what you need to check tire pressure with the cast wheel designs of HD. It keeps the measured pressure until you push the release button, again handy because you spend all your focus on pushing that fitting down in a nice straight pattern so you don't loose pressure while checking it.

[EGNBLUE]

...where and what brand can I purchase that's reasonably accurate...

I have used the Accu-gage EZAir from http://www.getagauge.com for several years...seems accurate (checked against a couple digital ones) and easy to use.

[harleyjt]

As much as I hated to - I bought the HD dial gauge with a hose on it. It works great, appears to be accurate (just comparisons with other gauges). But the hose and small fitting on the end is what you need to check tire pressure with the cast wheel designs of HD. It keeps the measured pressure until you push the release button, again handy because you spend all your focus on pushing that fitting down in a nice straight pattern so you don't loose pressure while checking it.

Has worked well for me for several years.  The one I have was actually a give away 6 or 8 years ago with a minimum purchase.  The next year they started selling them.
jt

[Bigs]

I have a Accu-gauge and it is accurate but since the end is straight it's a problem with the new 28 spoke front wheels on the new touring bikes so I bought the Harley one with the hose and 90 deg. end since I couldn't find any others with a 90 deg. end. Checking it with a digital gauge at different pressures it was very accurate.
   Bigs

[mackdog]

I got the Harley gauge thrown in when I bought my Sportster new in 2002.  It can be hard to use at times but works good with the Ultra cast wheels.  It's holding the pressure until u press the button is a handy feature.  Plus, it's big and hard to loose lol.  MD

[Evo160K]

I've used a Milton pencil type for 20 years.  It's made in the USA of stainless steel and has a deep opening for a steady grip on the stem.  Patent number 2,865,695. 

  http://www.miltonindustries.com/uploads/Page_51.pdf

[Garry in AZ]

This is one of my favorites, available online too:
http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1=5007&L2=31&L3=&L4=&item=TUC_15-0254_G

Garry

[LexKing]

Take a look at this one: Perfect Motorcycle Tire Gauge. You can build your own gauge by ordering the right angle with the 11" hose for $14.50, pick your own gauge probably a 60 pounder and a rubber guard. Total price is $17.50 + S&H for the perfect motorcycle tire gauge. Just sayin.....

[messed up]

think I'll get 2 of those accu-guages, my dad is pretty obsessive. I think it will give him a few hours of entertainment.

[LexKing]

The EZ-Air Tire Gauge (Model# EZ-Air) is really nice for your car or truck as well. I have one in every vehicle. Enjoy your new gauge(s), you will like them a lot! 

[Barney Biker]

Which ever one you have the main thing is to use them often.
I check mine every time I go for a ride.
Have some friends that don't do this.
We got about a third of they way to Florida last year and I noticed a friends rear tire looked low.
Asked him if he checked his tires before he left home and he said no.
I told him he was an Dumb Ass.
The tire only had about 10 - 15 lbs in it.
Check Check and Check.

Barney Biker
07 EG
PGR

[texaskatfish]

This is one of my favorites, available online too:
http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1=5007&L2=31&L3=&L4=&item=TUC_15-0254_G

Garry

Yo Garry.............does that one HOLD the pressure reading until you read it? or only as long as you hold the valve tight on the tire valve?

[Rags722]

Personally (and this may only apply to me), I have found the following.

Under Ideal conditions, I have trouble getting the same reading twice in a row with a stick/pencil guage.  Part of that is because I usually get the cheapo plastic ones, part because they usually absorb the Indian Head gasket cement that leaked into the top draw of my tool chest 20 years ago.  Then again, getting an accurate reading on the back tire of a bagger is FAR from ideal conditions.
I've had better luck with dial guages, but also found they tend to be inaccurate after bouncing around in a saddlebag for any length of time, and if they are inaccurate by 20%, whats the point in checking?

So, that leaves me with the digitals.  I've found even the cheapest digitals give me a more accurate reading than I'll ever get out of a plastic gummed up stick guage, are apt to stay more accurate than a dial guage, and I can afford to have a few around since I lose stuff easy.  They weigh nothing and take up no room, so I'll have 2 or 3 different brand guages on the bike at any time.  That also allows me to pick the one I like best for reaching around a hot rotor and exhaust pipe just to be sure the tire is OK.

[texaskatfish]

Rags hows about posting some of the "digi' versions you're satisfied with?

[Rags722]

Had one like this that was my favorite, but it is currently AWOL  Think my wife may have misplaced it  http://www.nextag.com/OTC-3833-15-Digital-1292482526/prices-html?nxtg=10390a280506-F43AAB73A276CB86

Also have one like this.  It has a shape that actually works good for the rear tire, but reads 3 different scales so you need to be sure you are on PSI before you start.  http://www.slime.com/shop/sport-digital-tire-gauge-20017/

My Sears one looks sort of like this, but is NOT easy to use on the rear tire. http://www.amazon.com/Custom-Accessories-73375-Digital-Gauge/dp/B000BYM4YK/ref=sr_1_14?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1314849230&sr=1-14


You will note, most of these are in the under $20.00 range.  I don't think you need to spend $60 ~ $100 on a professional guage that can take a beating unless you work in a tire repair shop.  For the average rider, I'd rather see him own 2 cheap guages, one for on the bike and the other for in the garage that he can use with ease before the ride and during the ride if the bike feels funny.  A $100.00 guage does you no good if the guy alongside of you owns one but never takes it out of the tool box.  My el-cheapo guage sits right on top of the ledge alongside of the air compressor so it's easy to do a quick check of the tires.  After I drop it a few times, I toss it and get a new one.
I also have to admit, while looking for stuff close to what I have now, I saw a couple new ones I may HAVE to try.  Thanks, now I'm out another $35 ~ $40.

[Jeffd]

I have a Milton dial type guage and they are very accurate and some are still made in the USA some have been imported.  I did replace my 20 year old one a while back and noted some were imported some were still USA probably just old stock tho.   repeatable numbers every time.

[Alien]

I have been using http://www.aerostich.com/prevent-or-repair/tire-repair/tire-gauges/topeak-smart-gauge.html This one for years.

[truck]

What about accuracy? Repeatability doesn't necessarily mean the gage is accurate. A digital readout doesn't make it accurate either.
How do you know when you have a correctly calibrated tire gage?
I like my pencil gage because it gets in the small space between the brake rotor and the tire valve and I THINK that it reads 3 pounds low from checking it against some other gages.

[04Glider2]

Recently picked up the "Stockton Tools" pressure gauge from Cycle Gear. It's on sale again for $12 from the normal $23.99.
Holds the pressure until you release it. Has the hose so you can get around rotors and bag mounts.
Got it in the store but you can get it online as well:

http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1=5007&L2=31&L3=7001&L4=&item=PRC_L35-11600_G

I had a digital but it was hard to get on the valve square. My wheels have the straight valves making it hard to get on and sealed.
For $12 you can't go wrong!  Careful though they have a 15 PSI model and 60 PSI so be sure you get the correct one.

[Garry in AZ]

This is one of my favorites, available online too:
http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1=5007&L2=31&L3=&L4=&item=TUC_15-0254_G

Garry

Yo Garry.............does that one HOLD the pressure reading until you read it? or only as long as you hold the valve tight on the tire valve?

Katfish, it holds the reading until you release it. Plus the dial is easy to read, and has nice 1 lb increments.
The hose is a little cheesy, but I've had mine for 3 years, still works great. Seems pretty accurate too.

Garry

[JimB]

I have a decent digital gauge I got from Pep Boys a year or so ago. It has an off set 90 deg head that fits well on cast wheels ( also have 45 deg stems that help)
It holds the reading until you push a button & zero out the reading, I think it was $10.
I checked it against a high end dial gauge when new & it was dead on so its good enough for me.
Seeing how the tire PSI increases & varies with the tire temps, a +/- 1 lbs accuracy isnt gonna make a difference.

[sporty88]

Recently bought a harley digital gauge only to find that it doesnt hold the setting like my old harley mechanical gauge.Ya gotta watch the readout real close as you are trying to get the gauge fitting onto the valve stem.
Not bad on the front wheel,but the rear wheel on a 2010 dresser is another story!

[texaskatfish]

Garry & 04Glider - I ordered one of those cycle gear units

THANKS!

[Ken R]

Oh gee.  I just saw this discussion.  I'll delete the thread I just posted and copy the text here.

Ken