TIRE GAUGE COMPARISION

[wireman]

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[Dude]

Great video!

There are test result charts for:

16 psi,
40 psi,
60 psi,
Subjective Rating on Sealing Tire Gauge to Valve,
Hot temperature test: Total Deviation from 40 PSI Target for Both "Hot" Gauges,
Cold temperature test: Total Deviation from 40 PSI Target for Both Cold Gauges

And this chart summarizes the tests along with a pic of the top performing gauge:

 

[wireman]

Bought this about 5 years ago. Liquid filled analog gauge. Works well but can't say for sure how accurate it is.

 

[cprcubed]

I purchased this one using points (no way I'd spend this much without the points): Ford Performance by ARB Tire Pressure Gauge | Accessories.Ford.com
Cheers!

 

[Dude]

Bought this about 5 years ago. Liquid filled analog gauge. Works well but can't say for sure how accurate it is.

You can always compare its reading for the 4 tires to the psi shown on the dash (or FordPass App) and occasionally test against a known good gauge. That’s what I do.

I have this gauge and is within +/- 1 psi. Cost $10. After 4 years of use and kept in the vehicle, it will no longer hold the pressure which is fine bc the gauge is large and easy to read.

 

[wireman]

You can always compare its reading for the 4 tires to the psi shown on the dash (or FordPass App) and occasionally test against a known good gauge. That’s what I do.

I have this gauge and is within +/- 1 psi. Cost $10. After 4 years of use and kept in the vehicle, it will no longer hold the pressure which is fine bc the gauge is large and easy to read.

About a 1/2 lb. low on the gauge compared to TPMS on the app.
Close enough for government work.

 

[sajohnson]

About:

The Accutire MS-4021B is part of the Tire pressure gauges test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Tire Pressure Gauges models like the MS-4021B are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
Accuracy: Accuracy is based on a comparison of each model against a known calibrated master gauge at various pressures, and at cold, room, and hot temperatures. Cold and hot temperatures simulated storing the gauge in a car in winter and summer temperatures.
Ease of use: Ease of use is primarily an assessment of pressure readability and how easy is it to take a pressure reading on an inflated tire.
Durability: Each model was checked for accuracy after a drop test of approximately 30-inches from a table to judge durability.

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Those are the top 4 gauges.

I've used the Accutire MS-4021B (or very similar) for decades. It's a good deal at $10.

 

[wireman]

About:

The Accutire MS-4021B is part of the Tire pressure gauges test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Tire Pressure Gauges models like the MS-4021B are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
Accuracy: Accuracy is based on a comparison of each model against a known calibrated master gauge at various pressures, and at cold, room, and hot temperatures. Cold and hot temperatures simulated storing the gauge in a car in winter and summer temperatures.
Ease of use: Ease of use is primarily an assessment of pressure readability and how easy is it to take a pressure reading on an inflated tire.
Durability: Each model was checked for accuracy after a drop test of approximately 30-inches from a table to judge durability.

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Those are the top 4 gauges.

I've used the Accutire MS-4021B (or very similar) for decades. It's a good deal at $10.

Guess I'm old school. Prefer the analog dial no batteries to worry about.

 

[Dude]

Guess I'm old school. Prefer the analog dial no batteries to worry about.

Me too especially in a vehicle since that’s where I leave my air gauge. But for whatever reason digital models appear to have better accuracy.

 

[sajohnson]

Guess I'm old school. Prefer the analog dial no batteries to worry about.

Nothing wrong with that.

The third gauge in the ratings is analog, and it's essentially as good as the 2 above it.

 

[Bill G]

I always used “stick” type gauges, but the last ones I found were all crap. The old one I have is kept in my least used car. I got a digital gauge last year which I carry behind driver’s seat in BS. It seems pretty close though I’ve never actually checked the calibration (it’s close enough for government work). Battery doesn’t seem to be a problem — the single coin battery needed changing last month, so now I know change it every Jan 1st

 

[kshaw]

I have two or three of the Summit Racing analog gauges bought several years ago and those have always worked for me. I couldn't believe the current price on these (almost $60!).

 

[Mwittke5857]

I use a "Slime" brand digital I purchased while at Disadvantage Auto

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