I have just done a search and it seems we have not discussed tyre pressure guages, so my question is what is a reliable and accurate guage that I dont have to hock the van to buy.
Whenarewethere said
04:58 PM Jan 9, 2019
I have four, one is my ARB TPMS (all four tyres at once continuously, great), an ARB tyre inflator with gauge & 2 SCA digital gauges. All within 2 PSI of each other.
I had the opportunity to compare mine with someone in the outback with a professionally calibrated large dial gauge & the digital gauges were pretty much spot on & the ARB inflator was showing a conservative figure, ie the tyre was about 2 PSI higher pressure than what the dial said. Which was good news on a number of fronts, my tyres were being pumped up 2 PSI quicker than I thought, & the last 2 PSi always takes the longest to pump up!
They are cheap so get 2 gauges & average the readings...... & get TPMS while at it. One flat tyre caught before destruction will more than pay for TPMS.
Warren-Pat_01 said
09:28 PM Jan 9, 2019
I've had a collection over the years including digital (ok until the battery goes flat) but since adding airbags to the rear of the car, I required one that accurately measured down to 5psi. So for a while I had two - origins of both were from Supercheap. Two took up extra room in the console & the low pressure one had a dodgy brand name "Slime" - it only lasted a few months before I suspect the slime got in the works! I still have the other but the minimum pressure is 10psi.
So I bought another also from Supercheap - a Colibro (or Calibro) - it is fantastic! I think it cost around $35, has a hard rubber casing, reads pressures from 1 to 60psi in 1psi markings & the nozzle swings around so you're not standing on your head trying to read it. I've found it to be quite accurate too.
gnomead said
11:46 PM Jan 9, 2019
I use Indeflate not cheap but inflates & deflates 2 tyres at once. I dont have to be down by the tyre to operate or read the pressure.
Check it out
SouthernComfort said
03:48 PM Jan 12, 2019
My trusty PCL pen gauge has been with me for yonks and is the only one I trust. Made in England, Sheffield stainless, easy to read. No batteries, no shaking dial needle to cause confusion. Plenty on eBay, but many cheap imitations also exist, usually of Chinese origin - some are even plastic and last about 5 mins. If ever I use another gauge e.g. at the servo, or on my own compressor I always double check it with the PCL. I'm a bit old school, but often find simple is the most reliable!
I use a bit of inch steam pipe about 18 inches long, the right rebound and sound when the tire is hit gives a good indication of pressure. This is a pre metric system
cheers
blaze
miroku12g said
07:57 AM Jan 13, 2019
I have a Migil [French] branded Michelin, had it since the mid 70's, still as accurate today as back then.
The steam pipe used by truckies in the 80's & before, was why we saw many, many tyre blowouts on our highways, & they wasn't all retreads ! just incorrect tyre pressures
Cheers
Miroku
Stretch60 said
10:36 PM Jan 13, 2019
Tony, I too have an old PCL, probably close to 40 years now and swear by it.
Aus-Kiwi said
11:25 PM Jan 14, 2019
Often just look at bottom of tyre . Then check with service or truck tyre place . Have both digital and the old slidding type . It tells you within 5 Lb . Atleast it doesnt require batteries . The gauge on my compressor is analogue.
I have four, one is my ARB TPMS (all four tyres at once continuously, great), an ARB tyre inflator with gauge & 2 SCA digital gauges. All within 2 PSI of each other.
I had the opportunity to compare mine with someone in the outback with a professionally calibrated large dial gauge & the digital gauges were pretty much spot on & the ARB inflator was showing a conservative figure, ie the tyre was about 2 PSI higher pressure than what the dial said. Which was good news on a number of fronts, my tyres were being pumped up 2 PSI quicker than I thought, & the last 2 PSi always takes the longest to pump up!
They are cheap so get 2 gauges & average the readings...... & get TPMS while at it. One flat tyre caught before destruction will more than pay for TPMS.
So I bought another also from Supercheap - a Colibro (or Calibro) - it is fantastic! I think it cost around $35, has a hard rubber casing, reads pressures from 1 to 60psi in 1psi markings & the nozzle swings around so you're not standing on your head trying to read it. I've found it to be quite accurate too.
Check it out
My trusty PCL pen gauge has been with me for yonks and is the only one I trust. Made in England, Sheffield stainless, easy to read. No batteries, no shaking dial needle to cause confusion. Plenty on eBay, but many cheap imitations also exist, usually of Chinese origin - some are even plastic and last about 5 mins. If ever I use another gauge e.g. at the servo, or on my own compressor I always double check it with the PCL. I'm a bit old school, but often find simple is the most reliable!
cheers
blaze
The steam pipe used by truckies in the 80's & before, was why we saw many, many tyre blowouts on our highways, & they wasn't all retreads ! just incorrect tyre pressures
Cheers
Miroku