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Question about tire pressure guages and inflators
February 09, 2021, 11:18 AM
GWbikerQuestion about tire pressure guages and inflators
NAPA 0-50 PSI. Aluminum body straight stick gauge. For 10 years I find them very accurate.
Don't know if they're still available.
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February 09, 2021, 11:34 AM
220-9er"I think they use a 78% nitrogen blend."
I think a few may have missed the connection.
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February 09, 2021, 11:43 AM
konata88quote:
Originally posted by 220-9er:
"I think they use a 78% nitrogen blend."
I think a few may have missed the connection.
I don't usually breath N2, but when I do, it's usually mixed with O2 and other elements.
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V-Tailquote:
Originally posted by RogB:
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Originally posted by V-Tail:
I used to be anal about checking tire pressures weekly, but now that I'm old and mobility limited, getting myself low enough to do this is a chore. Well, it's not that hard for me to get down, it's getting back up that's the problem.
Easy solution: Discount Tire has a drive-through lane where they will check your pressures and inflate to the requested value, and quickly assess tire condition. No charge, it's FREE, whether or not the tires were purchased at Discount Tire.
I think they use a 78% nitrogen blend.
But your tires wouldn't be cold unless DT is close by.
Driving a couple miles on city streets, speeds of 35 mph or less, and I tell them 1 psi higher than I actually want.
הרחפת שלי מלאה בצלופחים February 09, 2021, 11:48 AM
konata88What I used to do before I had a compressor:
Quick check and then overfilled at the station on the way home. Then checked pressure and bleed out as needed in the morning.
Usually about 30 seconds of air at the station was enough.
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bald1quote:
Originally posted by konata88:
I love the made in USA intercomp stuff
The 60 psi gauges work for my cars and trucks.
Here too! I use an older Intercomp 3.5" Deluxe Glow 0-60 psi tire gauge #9304-03. Great stuff!
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February 09, 2021, 12:03 PM
konata88quote:
Here too! I use an older Intercomp 3.5" Deluxe Glow 0-60 psi tire gauge #9304-03. Great stuff!
My old eyes call for the 4" 0-60psi. Very easy to dial in to the PSI. Still fits into the truck glove box. I have an old, smaller made in USA Meiser for the cars. But mostly just use the Intercomp connected to the compressor for everything now. 4" gauge that fills and bleeds. Tire pressure is so easy now. The standalone gauge is really just for offroad treks in the truck now. Air down/up....
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M'headSigI use the JACO ElitePro Tire Pressure Gauge - 60 PSI, and the VIAIR 85P Portable Air Compressor. I have a set in each car. So far, no complaints.
February 09, 2021, 03:24 PM
KMitch200Yoop, look no further than a Viair 88P.
Airs up my truck tires and even the gauge is accurate.
Paired it with a Workpro 16” wide mouth bag for keeping in the truck.
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February 09, 2021, 04:18 PM
wingfootI bought this one and compared it to the ones we have at work that are calibrated by our airline and found it to be accurate.
February 09, 2021, 04:22 PM
229DAKquote:
Originally posted by wingfoot:
Jaco FlowPro 100 PSII bought this one and compared it to the ones we have at work that are calibrated by our airline and found it to be accurate.
^^^ This!
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February 09, 2021, 04:31 PM
snideraquote:
Originally posted by wingfoot:
Jaco FlowPro 100 PSII bought this one and compared it to the ones we have at work that are calibrated by our airline and found it to be accurate.
That looks like the same thing as the Rhino that I bought for $10 less.
It's accurate enough (more repeatable than the onboard TPMS sensors, at least). I have an inflator in the garage & a gauge in my truck with what looks like the same dial gauge & they read the some on each tire I've tested. It's good enough for street tires.
February 09, 2021, 04:46 PM
tsmccullLongacre 2-1/2” analog 60 psi in use here.
February 10, 2021, 03:53 AM
smpsmpYooper,
I use the viair 88p to air back up after being on the trails. Thing works fast, and is well under 100. Gauge is accurate on it too. I use an arb deflator to air down
February 10, 2021, 08:03 AM
Flash-LBquote:
Originally posted by RogB:
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Originally posted by Flash-LB:
Somehow I don't think it's all that critical for the average person.
Agree. Much more important for the average person to regularly check the tire pressures even with an inexpensive stick guage and to maintain them at recommended psi.
Let me put my opinion another way as no one seems to understand what I meant.
What I'm saying is that + or - 2 PSI won't make any major difference in the long run.
February 10, 2021, 12:14 PM
YooperSigsThanks for the tip on the Viair. I jumped on the 89 model. Its RV rated and the longer air hose should be better for me. Got it from United RV. $69.
Shipping was pricey, though. $20,
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February 10, 2021, 01:34 PM
straightshooter01quote:
Originally posted by 220-9er:
"I think they use a 78% nitrogen blend."
I think a few may have missed the connection.
Yep it went right over my head. I was thinking well they are not as good as Costco with 100% N2 fills.
February 10, 2021, 01:39 PM
straightshooter01quote:
Originally posted by wingfoot:
Jaco FlowPro 100 PSII bought this one and compared it to the ones we have at work that are calibrated by our airline and found it to be accurate.
Been happy with the Jaco digitals that I have in my cars and workshop. But I have not done any detailed calibration or accuracy checks. Just happy with build quality, operation and price.
February 10, 2021, 10:20 PM
wrightdquote:
Originally posted by V-Tail:
I used to be anal about checking tire pressures weekly, but now that I'm old and mobility limited, getting myself low enough to do this is a chore. Well, it's not that hard for me to get down, it's getting back up that's the problem.
Easy solution: Discount Tire has a drive-through lane where they will check your pressures and inflate to the requested value, and quickly assess tire condition. No charge, it's FREE, whether or not the tires were purchased at Discount Tire.
I think they use a 78% nitrogen blend.
Cute. I was gonna say gotcha but other fellas got you earlier. You had me for a few seconds though, while I thought WTH, oh yea, 78%. Very good sir.
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Wile E. Coyote School of DIY Disaster February 11, 2021, 06:14 AM
kramdenIn the sport of drag racing tire pressure ( in the slicks) is very important) and is checked constantly just before a run. One day while at a the track we took 6 guages and checked various tires. guess how many different readings we got. and these are expensive guages.