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.

Jim Wahl · 06-14-2011, 01:40 AM

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

greg fulk · 06-14-2011, 02:10 AM

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.

THE LEGEND · 06-14-2011, 06:49 AM

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

Dwight Southerland · 06-14-2011, 09:01 AM

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".

06-13-2011, 02:39 PM	#1
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,759 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

06-13-2011, 02:47 PM	#2
Jim Kaekel VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,222 Likes: 134 Liked 498 Times in 104 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: 1,759 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: 985 Likes: 0 Liked 12 Times in 9 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

06-14-2011, 01:40 AM	#7
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,842 Likes: 627 Liked 672 Times in 121 Posts	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 __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 D2 National Open Stock Champion 1981 D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association. SSSSA Forum Moderator

06-14-2011, 02:10 AM	#8
greg fulk VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: jackson Posts: 1,165 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	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. __________________ Greg Fulk 308 308X P/SA "ALL AMERICAN"

06-14-2011, 06:49 AM	#9
THE LEGEND VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fayetteville, n.c. Posts: 1,411 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	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

06-14-2011, 09:01 AM	#10
Dwight Southerland VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Arkansas - In the middle of everything. Posts: 1,980 Likes: 53 Liked 724 Times in 177 Posts	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".