Hi, I am looking for a good digital tire gauge. In the past I have purchased one, not a cheap one, from Griot's Garage but it's readings are never consistent. The readings vary too much to be accurate. Has anyone had any luck with finding a good one? Thanks.
I do not know if you are dead set on digital. I bought a good quality analog (round face) gauge from Sporty's Aviation Supply. It's well made, perfectly calibrated and has worked without fail for the last 8 years.
I've seen a couple of comprehensive reviews on tire gages and the whiz-bang digitals always score the lowest. The best gage appears to be the Bourdon Tube type, listed above. The old $2 pencil style also faired very well.
I've got gages of all three types and can confirm the digital one is the most inaccurate. My unit came from Tire Rack, it's off by 2 - 3psi.
I've been using the AccuGage units for 10 yrs or so. They don't do well when dropped. AccuGage seems to offer a free lifetime calibration of their gages. They're very good.
I think you can buy AccuGage, a cheaper one, at Advance Auto Parts. They have a very broad range of designs and chuck styles.
Thanks to all who responded to my posting in a search for a good tire pressure gauge. Thanks to PC for sending me the $500 to buy the gauge he recommended.:laugh:
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