Tire Pressure Gauge Recommendations?

[Miles_on]

Patulong naman. I realize there’s a TPMS thread, but this isn’t as high tech.

Tsikoteers know how important proper tire inflation is, so I need recommendations for a good tire pressure gauge sana. Digital or analog is ok, wag lang yung pinaka old style na “slide rule” type. Ones that you actually use and have tested, Price is not too great a consideration (within reason) but accuracy is non-negotiable (otherwise useless din).

Thanks in advance if anyone can help!

[Miles_on]

By the way, I currently have three. Two made by Coido, yung all metal upper tier models nila costing around P350+ and one forgotten brand that I’ve had for more than 20 yrs that cost around P600 back in `99 (mahal na yun back then) All analog.

The P600 model was super accurate, sobra tiwala ako sa readings niya dati but its now showing its age, and its’s been dropped countless times na rin (hindi maiwasan), so the needle fluctuates a bit na. Hindi na maasahan so needs to be replaced.

Coido #1 & #2 have around 2 PSI variations from each other naman, isa mataas, isa mababa reading (ewan ko alin ang tama dun sa dalawa) but Coido #1 reads the same as the gas station air pump na automatic, while Coido #2 reads the same as the P600 model.

Mahirap makipagsapalaran sa maling gauge, lalo na sa bulok nating mga kalsada, so need ko ng tulong maghanap ng matinong kapalit sana.

[dr. d]

By the way, I currently have three. Two made by Coido, yung all metal upper tier models nila costing around P350+ and one forgotten brand that I’ve had for more than 20 yrs that cost around P600 back in `99 (mahal na yun back then) All analog.

The P600 model was super accurate, sobra tiwala ako sa readings niya dati but its now showing its age, and its’s been dropped countless times na rin (hindi maiwasan), so the needle fluctuates a bit na. Hindi na maasahan so needs to be replaced.

Coido #1 & #2 have around 2 PSI variations from each other naman, isa mataas, isa mababa reading (ewan ko alin ang tama dun sa dalawa) but Coido #1 reads the same as the gas station air pump na automatic, while Coido #2 reads the same as the P600 model.

Mahirap makipagsapalaran sa maling gauge, lalo na sa bulok nating mga kalsada, so need ko ng tulong maghanap ng matinong kapalit sana.

i don't know.
are digital models more accurate?

what i did with my cheap plastic analog model,
is to have it calibrated against another meter with known accuracy.
after a few years, ok pa naman.

plastic-bodied models versus metal-bodied models,
i suspect, pareho lang ang innards nila.

[Miles_on]

Naku doc, I've bought 2 cheap plastic models, ang layo ng readings talaga (useless, so sayang pera)

May nagsabi sa akin dati... "The cheapest can sometimes be the most expensive (in the long run)" It turns out they were right, but I didn't listen...

[dr. d]

Naku doc, I've bought 2 cheap plastic models, ang layo ng readings talaga (useless, so sayang pera)

May nagsabi sa akin dati... "The cheapest can sometimes be the most expensive (in the long run)" It turns out they were right, but I didn't listen...

calibrate it, po.

if you do not want to open it, sulatan nyo ng pentel pen sa clear plastic, ang correct readings.
the springs are usually linear, naman. it's just a matter of writing down the right numbers.
kasi, things can happen during transport and storage by the manufacturer or dealer.

consult youtube for their recommendations, and hope they are available here.

[Miles_on]

One of them has a valve na pwedeng pihitin with the right tool (perhaps long nose pliers will work), pang calibrate nga siguro yun, but ang main problem ko is yung accurate na reference to calibrate it with din eh.

The blind cannot lead the blind!

[baludoy]

I just bought a digital 1 w/ led lights pa recently from shopee. [emoji3] Nagtutugma naman sila ng tpms sa mga sasakyan ko. And looks sturdy enough.

do what you gotta do so you can do what you wanna do

[Miles_on]

I just bought a digital 1 w/ led lights pa recently from shopee. [emoji3] Nagtutugma naman sila ng tpms sa mga sasakyan ko. And looks sturdy enough.

do what you gotta do so you can do what you wanna do

Pa post naman ng link, so I can check it out.

I'm also considering one of those Xiaomi portable inflators that looks like a large powerbank. Certified accuracy (daw) up to +1- PSI error.

[TireWhisperer23]

Patulong naman. I realize there’s a TPMS thread, but this isn’t as high tech.

Tsikoteers know how important proper tire inflation is, so I need recommendations for a good tire pressure gauge sana. Digital or analog is ok, wag lang yung pinaka old style na “slide rule” type. Ones that you actually use and have tested, Price is not too great a consideration (within reason) but accuracy is non-negotiable (otherwise useless din).

Thanks in advance if anyone can help!

Greetings!

Since about 15 years ago, I have become almost "obsessed" with tires, brands of, maintenance of, and correct pressures to run.

My quest for the 'ultimate tire gauge' has led me to providers such as Jaco, Diyco, and U.S. providers such as Milton, Auto Meter, and Longacre Racing.

Their link is here: Longacre Tire Pressure Gauges

Now I know: Who would even think of spending PHP5,000 or more on a basic item such as a tire gauge?? Well, when the COVID pandemic hit, and I started receiving stimulus payments, that's exactly what I did! lol!

The aforementioned Longacre tire gauges are all very well built, heavy to hold, and as accurate as you can get outside of a laboratory.

They manufacture both analog clock dial gauges, as well as digital.

The only disadvantage you may find to Longacre analog gauges is, since they are marketed for North America, is they have only one scale: PSI. Not a major issue, as resources online abound for converting PSI to kPa, Bar, or kg-per-cm2.

The analog gauges glow in the dark, and all Longacres have an air bleed function, to deflate tires down to the precise required pressure.

As for digital gauges, Longacre also makes those, albeit again, a lot more expensive than some equally good competitors: DIYCO and JACO.

The last two digital gauge providers start out at PHP2,000, display illuminate, and allow you to set tire pressures to 1/10th psi. Very precise! Being electronic, they also allow you to select the scale you are most comfortable with: Bar, kPa, and kg/cm.

The downsides to digital of course are battery replacement, and, having to wait a little longer for a reading each time you bleed air with them.



The markings on the analog gauges are very sharp and clear, and I feel, a no-nonsense approach to setting recommended or ideal tire pressures.