an accurate rear tire gauge

Dragsinger · 06-13-2011, 02:39 PM

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

Jim Kaekel · 06-13-2011, 02:47 PM

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.

Dragsinger · 06-13-2011, 02:56 PM

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.

buzzinhalfdozen · 06-13-2011, 03:37 PM

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

jddani · 06-13-2011, 03:56 PM

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

mopar jeff · 06-13-2011, 06:29 PM

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.

Bobby Fazio · 06-15-2011, 11:17 PM

Accutire digital racing gauge. Been using it for years.

Vic Santos · 06-24-2011, 11:56 AM

Go to an industrial supply house and buy a "1%" calibration accuracy gage. Adapt it to your old setup. Make sure you use an orifice at the inlet of the gage like most of the other gages. This will prevent shocking the mechanism every time you check pressure. I have tested mine using a column of water and it was as advertized.
Vic

06-13-2011, 02:39 PM	#1
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,760 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	an accurate rear tire gauge Let me hear about an accurate tire gauge. Or, what gauge is giving good consistent service? __________________ Larry Woodfin 471W

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Jim Kaekel VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,229 Likes: 133 Liked 535 Times in 110 Posts	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. __________________ Jim Kaekel 3836 STK

06-13-2011, 02:56 PM	#3
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,760 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	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. __________________ Larry Woodfin 471W

06-13-2011, 03:37 PM	#4
buzzinhalfdozen Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bellevue Ohio Posts: 984 Likes: 0 Liked 11 Times in 8 Posts	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 __________________ Joe Buchanan SS/BX 3117

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jddani Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: alabama Posts: 13 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: an accurate rear tire gauge I like the CSR. Ive even sent mine back once to be recalibrated. Mine also has the light.

06-13-2011, 06:29 PM	#6
mopar jeff Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 219 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	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. __________________ Jeff Interlicchia 7077 D/SA 1998 Pontiac Firebird LT1 J707 E/T 1966 Dodge Coronet 500

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Bobby Fazio VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Egg Harbor Township, NJ Posts: 1,470 Likes: 1,457 Liked 4,379 Times in 502 Posts	Re: an accurate rear tire gauge Accutire digital racing gauge. Been using it for years. __________________ '65 Mustang SS/L & L/SA DriverInterviews.com \| App.DragInsights.com

06-24-2011, 11:56 AM	#8
Vic Santos Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 27 Likes: 0 Liked 14 Times in 2 Posts	Re: an accurate rear tire gauge Go to an industrial supply house and buy a "1%" calibration accuracy gage. Adapt it to your old setup. Make sure you use an orifice at the inlet of the gage like most of the other gages. This will prevent shocking the mechanism every time you check pressure. I have tested mine using a column of water and it was as advertized. Vic