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71 messages, Last post on Nov 14, 2007 at 7:35 PM
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.....and the guy who replaced them said he put 30 psi in them. When I got home I checked them with my guage and all 4 tires read 34-35 psi. I don't know if the tire guy's gauge was off or if my cheap gauge with the little square rod that protrudes out from the middle was off. At any rate, I think I definitely need to look into one of these Accutire gauges. It's amazing how many vehicles I see on the road with underinflated (or just improperly inflated) tires and how many people don't realize (or care) how important proper tire pressure is.
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If you're looking to purchase an Accutire gauge from the internet, make sure you'll actually be getting an Accutire gauge before you order. For example, doing a search on bizrate.com for Accutire shows that Circuit City sells them. I actually went to our local CC after their web site indicated they had the Accutire gauges in stock. The gauges they had were in fact made by Nextech and they didn't have a single gauge with the Accutire name on it. The Nextech gauge I looked at looks just like one of the Accutire gauges and its part number (63-1113) is listed on CC's site as an Accutire gauge. I will be contacting the Tire Rack to find out if the gauges they sell are actually made by Accutire. If so, I'll probably just order one from them.
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| ....from the Tire Rack. Their's are actually made by Accutire. | |
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Replying to: bottgers (Oct 08, 2005 9:51 am)
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Replying to: virtus (Oct 15, 2005 8:07 am) tidester, host |
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| ....check tire pressure on cold tires. | |
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Accutire gauges are distributed by Measurement Specialties in Hampton, VA. Most are imported from China. My favorite gages are Accu_Gage tire gages, made, not imported, by G. H. Meiser & Co. in the U.S. since 1906. I particularly like the RH60X series dial gage with hose. (R = Rubber case, H = Hose, 60 = max psi, X = straight end, not swivel, not 90º) Has pressure bleed valve and holds reading. If you compare two similar gages by Accutire and Accu-Gage side-by-side, you will see the difference in quality. Unless you are running nitrogen, it is pointless to measure to 0.1 psi, as the pressure fluctuations with air (because of its moisture content) swamps that precision. Anyone who spends $100 or more for a tire gage has more money than brains, IMHO. Finally, you can calibrate your gage at any truck stop. It's a service most truck stops provide to truckers. |
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http://www.getagauge.com/ItemDetail.cfm?ModelNo=EZ-AIR The ability to to fill the tires through the gauge looks nice. Any feedback out there? |
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The accutire gauge is warrantied for 5 years. The battery(s) are warrantied for life. You would have to send it in to have the battery replaced postage paid and they recommend insured. So probably just as well to buy your own battery instead. Good thing about lithiums, they have an excellent shelf life. So it really should last quite a while. |
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Replying to: morin2 (Oct 24, 2001 5:23 am)
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