an accurate rear tire gauge
 

Let me hear about an accurate tire gauge. Or, what gauge is giving good consistent service?

Re: an accurate rear tire gauge
 

I know if you check your tires with for example, three different gauges, you're likely to get three different readings. I've had very good luck with Longacre tire gauges. I've owned two over the years. The only reason I bought a new one a couple of years ago was to get an extra large, glow-in-the-dark model.

Re: an accurate rear tire gauge
 

Yes, Jim that is exactly my issue. And this is not new but it is something I ponder from time to time.

It seems reasonable that always using the same gauge is a good thing. However, I really would like to know the "actual" pressure.

Re: an accurate rear tire gauge
 

Most higher quality gauges are actually calibrated, you could get any brand calibrated gauge and adapt to your hose. As another posted using the same gauge all the time yields the best results. I've got the CSR as it shows smaller increments of pressure. Joe

Re: an accurate rear tire gauge
 

I like the CSR. Ive even sent mine back once to be recalibrated. Mine also has the light.

Re: an accurate rear tire gauge
 

Intercomp's digital one is top notch, but also priced accordingly. The nice thing is they go 0-100lbs. with no fluctuations or variations, like an analog one. Very tough, very accurate, large numbers and has a light. The only catch is about $300.

Re: an accurate rear tire gauge
 

Jeg's has a very nice digital gauge that measures to the .10 of a pound. Works great, I haven't had to put a battery in yet and it's over two years old. Also has a lighted dial and auto shut off. Jim

Re: an accurate rear tire gauge
 

I use the Auto Meter small dial one. I think you just need to pick one & use only that one....I leave mine in the car.

Re: an accurate rear tire gauge
 

I have the Intercomp and Jegs. I like digital. I use the Jegs in the dragster because the Intercomp won't fit in the glove box.
I think the Intercomp is by far a better piece than any i"ve owned.
Chip

Re: an accurate rear tire gauge
 

Consistency is more important than accuracy for me, unless I want to compare with someone else. I used a Moroso hose with a pressure guage I got at Grainger's for years. It was probably in the range of 2 lbs. off, but it read the same no matter the temp or humidity. I eventually took the cover off and added my own numbers to the scale. You should see the look on someone's face when I told them to be sure the tire pressure was "68 1/2".