Started as a thread on .net, came to a useful conclusion, thought Id share the findings:
I picked up a new
tire pressure gauge a week or so ago because my old one was becoming
more erratic in its readings. However I only bought a little cheep one
($4) because the nicer more expensive ones ($10-$20) noted that they
were precision and accurate to with in +/- 2 psi. Others made no claim
at all to accuracy.
+/- 2 psi!? Thats a world of difference!
Id like to see if yall can recommend a quality accurate tire gauge,
something that will still work in 10 years cause Im willing to spend
the $ on a good gauge if it will last.
What gauges are worth the $ and where can I get them?
UPDATE, so you dont have to read the whole thread. Consensus; go digital.
Recommended gauges are
Accutire MS-5510B Racing Tire Gauge
Amazon Link
Accurate to with in +/- 1/10th a psi. Bout $40
And the
Accutire Car & Motorcycle Digital Tire Gauge
http://www.autobarn.net/ms-4710b.html
Accurate to with in +/- .5 psi Bout $20
These gauges are still available but RoadGear is now making them under their name.
http://www.roadgear.com/