Tire gauge?
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i use mine several times a day, i have the mac tools one, it lasts longer then others i have used and it has a no questions asked lifetime warranty. the digital ones can be rather fragile from my experience. the mac ones i use will last me 6 mos, others i have used only lasted a month or two, and when i do wear one out i get a replacement for free! mac part #TG10DA they cost $10
I have a few analog ones in my glove box, one is probably 20 years old and will work for another 20. No batteries needed. They all read within a couple psi, which is good enough for me.
I vote for a good quality analog. I have two Milton analog pencil-type gauges, identical model(model # unknown, scale reads from 5 to 50 psi in 1-lb increments, labeled every 5 lbs, iirc card said "for radial tires"), one is about 25 yrs old
, the other is a few years younger. Bought the first, lost/mislaid it after a few years, bought another after a couple months, then found the first one!
For as long as I've had both, they've always read 1 lb apart- and I don't know which gauge is the oldest.
I still use both, both are extremely consistent- and by the way, if you're new to it, there's a short learning curve on how to take a reading- and have never been tempted enough to buy any of the digital gauges, despite of my love of gadgets.
When I wanted a higher-pressure gauge a couple of years ago, I went back to the same local parts store- and sure enough he had a Milton pocket-pencil style that read up to 120 psi. Of course I bought it- and am confident that if no one abuses or destroys it, it'll outlive me.
For as long as I've had both, they've always read 1 lb apart- and I don't know which gauge is the oldest.
I still use both, both are extremely consistent- and by the way, if you're new to it, there's a short learning curve on how to take a reading- and have never been tempted enough to buy any of the digital gauges, despite of my love of gadgets.
When I wanted a higher-pressure gauge a couple of years ago, I went back to the same local parts store- and sure enough he had a Milton pocket-pencil style that read up to 120 psi. Of course I bought it- and am confident that if no one abuses or destroys it, it'll outlive me.
Originally Posted By: IndyIan
I have a few analog ones in my glove box, one is probably 20 years old and will work for another 20. No batteries needed. They all read within a couple psi, which is good enough for me.
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I have a few analog ones in my glove box, one is probably 20 years old and will work for another 20. No batteries needed. They all read within a couple psi, which is good enough for me.
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The best gague is the one you use.
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Originally Posted By: Stuart Hughes
I vote for a good quality analog. I have two Milton analog pencil-type gauges,
I recently ran into a car quest and found some Miltons (on a car quest card) and surprisingly they were made in the USA!!
Of course I picked one up. I was looking to replace my 20 y.o. schrader that isn't working like it used to, and I could never find anyhting not made in china.
This Milton is very nice!!
I vote for a good quality analog. I have two Milton analog pencil-type gauges,
I recently ran into a car quest and found some Miltons (on a car quest card) and surprisingly they were made in the USA!!
Of course I picked one up. I was looking to replace my 20 y.o. schrader that isn't working like it used to, and I could never find anyhting not made in china.
This Milton is very nice!!
Originally Posted By: 1kickbuttranger
Originally Posted By: Stuart Hughes
I vote for a good quality analog. I have two Milton analog pencil-type gauges,
I recently ran into a car quest and found some Miltons (on a car quest card) and surprisingly they were made in the USA!!
Of course I picked one up. I was looking to replace my 20 y.o. schrader that isn't working like it used to, and I could never find anyhting not made in china.
This Milton is very nice!!
Yup, simple, but first-rate all the way.
Shame on me, I forgot to mention that they're still Made In the USA. Spread the word, maybe even buy one for each car!
Originally Posted By: Stuart Hughes
I vote for a good quality analog. I have two Milton analog pencil-type gauges,
I recently ran into a car quest and found some Miltons (on a car quest card) and surprisingly they were made in the USA!!
Of course I picked one up. I was looking to replace my 20 y.o. schrader that isn't working like it used to, and I could never find anyhting not made in china.
This Milton is very nice!!
Yup, simple, but first-rate all the way.
Shame on me, I forgot to mention that they're still Made In the USA. Spread the word, maybe even buy one for each car!
Originally Posted By: Stuart Hughes
Yup, simple, but first-rate all the way.
Shame on me, I forgot to mention that they're still Made In the USA. Spread the word, maybe even buy one for each car!
Thats what I intend to do!!!
Yup, simple, but first-rate all the way.
Shame on me, I forgot to mention that they're still Made In the USA. Spread the word, maybe even buy one for each car!
Thats what I intend to do!!!
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