Hi any recommendation on Tire Pressure Guages:

I was looking at the following:
PSI:0-10 Car Bike Bicycle Tyre Air Pressure Gauge Dial Analog Flexi Hose Valve

Thanks.

 

It seems silly to go to China for an item you can get from Cycle Gear or Harbor freight for a few dollars more, and usually on sale.

 

Total junk IMO. I use one of these for airing down our Jeep tires. Works excellent and is consistently precise.

 

Err, not what i would do.

1: It says it is a 0-10 PSI gauge... not going to be very useful on tires that get more then 10 PSI.
2: The gauge shown in the picture is not a 0-10 PSI gauge.. so what are they selling?
3: Does not say what type of gauge it is, nor what the accuracy is.
4: Shipping from china? And it says shipping is $.60 ???? umm, not sure how that is possible.

I don't know where your at in the US, but a local bike shop or dealer will have a decent gauge at a comparable price. Look for one that has a air pressure release button as it makes dialing in pressures much easier. Also see if you can find one that states the gauge accuracy. +/- 2% (.6PSI accuracy at 30PSI in the tire) is good, less better. Many will be marked in the +/- 2-4 PSI
In a standard off the shelf gauge I'd prefer a Bronze Bourdon Tube Gauge Design, vs a spring type.

 

I agree with every one this one. You don't want to skimp on something like that. I believe accurate tire pressure is pretty important, especially on a motorcycle... ANYTHING at a local store would be better than that. I have a Snap On and I highly recommend it, but they aren't cheap. Guaranteed for life though. I had mine replaced for once already.

 

I like my snap on tools, but your paying for the name and convenience of the truck coming to the shop.
"Guaranteed for life " Nothing off a snap on truck is Guaranteed for life, having purchased Snap on tools for more then 35 years.. 1: the Guaranteed is only as good as the dealer, and 2: snap on is well known for denying warranty claims for a multitude of reasons.. and 3:did your dealer TELL you it was "Guaranteed for life " or do you have product documentation that states that? My Snap on Tire Gauge, Stock#: TPRG60 has no such guarantee . What model did you get?

Bottom line, for a better gauge, not off a tool truck, look to the auto racing world.. 1/2 PSI increments and 2% accuracy with a large gauge face are out there in the $30 range.

 

Since you seem serious about tire pressure guage, this is what I recommend. Oil filled, tough, and very accurate....and yes pricy.
But like most things in life, you get what you pay for.

Motion Pro Professional Tire Pressure Gauge 2.5" 0-60 Psi | Motion Pro

 

Not a bad gauge, made in china, decent accuracy and decent Motion Pro price.. I buy a lot of MP tools.... Oh and you can get it for $62 on Amazon with free shipping

BTW that gauge head sells on McMaster Carr for $25 , the hose is $6 and the connector with air release can be made from a brass T fitting for $9 or so. If your a build it your self type..

 

E.Marquez, Like I said, they replaced it once before. And the only problem was that the glass broke, and someone gave it to me lol. Every Snap On tool that I needed to be replaced under warranty was never a problem with them. Honestly, I was neither told nor have documentation that it was guaranteed , I was simply under the impression it was guaranteed for life considering they fixed anything I gave them back lol. So I take that back, they are expensive but I've never had a problem getting broken tools replaced by them. Thanks for the clarification though, I'll be more careful when I purchase something from them in the future.

 

Just means you have one of the better dealers.

Good on ya, and him for being fair.