Looking to buy a new tire gauge...... preferably a digital one. Any suggestions which one is most accurate??
Yes +1 Motion Pro is the SHIT!! http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=6438 Spend the money! It is worth every penny
The MotionPro's are the best. The analog (dial) one is easy to read and gets the job done and STTs price is great. If you really want digital, BikeBandit.com has the best price I've seen on the digital MotionPro gauges.
We just ordered one of those today! Hopefully the last one we'll ever have to buy. You can get refills for the glycerin too.
Some cheaper options, with meaningful reviews: http://www.mcnews.com/mcn/technical/200511gauges.pdf I've got the MP digital and really like it. I got a good deal and think it's worth the money. I've also got the Roadgear one identified in the link - it's been good and speaks the pressure which is nice if you can't see the gauge well when reaching past rotors to the valve stem.
I've had mine tested for accuracy. Turns out my $9 Radio Shack clearance table digital gauges are spot on. My fancy Motion Pro is 10% high. Maybe I dropped it, who knows. Tip of the day: Once you actually know how they read write the adjusted pressures for your various tire types on your air tank with a sharpie. Pressures are different for street, race and rain.
How or where do you have air gauges tested? I just purchased a Joes Racing one from Amazon $20. All the reviews claim it to be accurate But I know every gauge is different.
Make sure and vent those Motion Pro ones. Their latest ones (as of this year I believe) are self-venting. Not venting can cause inaccurate readings over time. We've had the best results with the Motion Pro ones.
I used to get mine checked (every year) at the AMA races. Usually at least one of the major tire company's tire changing services had a pressure gauge checking device. At least they did a few years back.
^^^what he said, or If you're at a CCS weekend Tommy Mason is the Michelin guy and he has a calibration gauge. I knew mine was off simply by checking it against 5 or 6 other gauges and had it confirmed by Tom.
I have always wondered if my 10 year old $10 autozone gauge is innaccurate. I always use the same one and set my tires to the recommended pressures using that gauge and have never had any problems. I'm debating whether or not to buy the motion pro. hmmmm...
While it is b no means the motion pro. Cyclegear has their digital tire pressure gauge on sale right now for 30 bucks, regularly 70.00. I picked one up it looks nice, backlight and maintains pressure reading until you press the button.
I had a digital one before I bought the motion pro, One problem I came across if the pressure was say 1 psi or more higher than I wanted, I would release some air with the button but the digital readout wouldn't reset till I removed it from the valve stem and re applied it. It was give and take if it would reset. I spent to much time letting too much air out trying to get the reading to reset and have to hook the compressor back up because I let to much out. :doh: too much of a headache, The motion pro is the way to go
$3 cheapie form wal-mart. Accurate compared to multiple gauges and tire guys set ups. The things we spend money on
I use a Quickcar Liquid... 0-60.... Had it calibrated last year and it was only off by .004.. I have had it beating around the toolbox for 5 -6 years or so.. Its held up well... http://www.jegs.com/i/QuickCar+Raci...&cagpspn=pla&gclid=CKnm8YPM97YCFQE6Qgod1hYAiQ
FYI... Just read a review in Motorcyclist magazine for the Accu-Gage Tire Gauge (for some reason, not published online so sorry, no link). Made in America by G.H. Meiser & Co, $14.50 with a Lifetime warranty (www.getagauge.com). The website says the 5-60 psi gauge is calibrated to +/-1 psi @ 30 psi. The reviewer said his tests of his at race events over the years has always checked out. From their website: Accu-Gage® H... Series Tire Gauges • Flexible hose between durable steel case gauge and chuck. • Needle holds pressure reading until released. • Pushbutton valve bleeds air to desired tire pressure. • All dial gauges meet ANSI B40.1 Grade B specifications
Just bought this one and like it. Obviously haven't had it long but tested it against Dave Grey's and the tire guys down at Barber and it was spot on.:thumb: We'll see how it does over time.
