Customersare always looking for ways to get the biggest bang for their buck, andthere is no better product to consider than a good tire pressure gauge,and no better way to save dollars than a regular schedule to use thegauge.
With a new age of technical innovation comes an easierworkday. Case in point, today’s tire inflation gauges offer a host ofnew features and conveniences designed for complete ease of use.
Takethe Accutire MS-4201B programmable talking tire gauge, for example.This gauge can announce pressure measurements in both English andSpanish. According to its manufacturer, it also allows one to enter andstore the recommended PSI levels for a vehicle’s front and rear tires.
Aneasy-to-see, blue backlit LCD read out helps you see what you need tosee, and an LED flashlight is also built in for low-light conditions.This particular unit includes a metal carrying case and a replaceablelithium battery.
Other features include its ability to readpressure in half-pound units, from 5 psi up to 99 psi. At just 6.4ounces, you’ll pay in the neighborhood of $30 for this inflationpressure gauge.
If that isn’t handy enough, how about a digitaltire gauge that fits on your keychain and is easily detachable? Afteractivating this inflation gauge, also from Accutire, push it onto thetire valve until no hissing sound escapes and hold onto the valve stemuntil a reading appears on the blue backlit LCD display. The onboardflashlight should be used in a poorly lit environment. This unitmeasures inflation pressures from 5 psi to 99 psi, comes with afive-year manufacturer warranty and requires two CR1225 batteries(included). You’ll pay about $20 for this gauge.
Up next,Campbell Hausfeld’s MP6000 is said to be a 3-in-1 tire inflator thatcombines an inflation gun, chuck and gauge in one easy-to-use unit.According to the company, this enables one-handed use of the tool toinflate, deflate and check tire pressure.
Moreover, its clip-ondesign also enables hands-free use of the chuck. A built-in reliefvalve reduces pressure in overinflated tires. This gauge also includesa flexible hose for easier use and a 10 psi to 140 psi range. Weighing0.69 lbs., this gauge also comes with a one-year limited warranty.
Alsonew to the market is the Smarthead compact tire gauge with a digitalread-out that precisely measures tire pressure. According to itsmanufacturer, the Smarthead valve adaptor works on both Presta andSchrader valves without changing any parts or adaptors.
Housedin a durable plastic casing with a rubber-like grip for comfort, theshape of this gauge provides an unobstructed view of a tire’s inflationpressure when in use. A reset button returns the gauge back to zero foryour next pressure measurement. The price for this gauge is $26, plusshipping.
