Tyre Pressure gauge: Recommendations please

[Fender1515]

Hi Folks,

My, many years old, digital tyre pressure gauge has gone rouge, batteries changed, readings vary from 38.5 psi, re-set, re-test 34.5 psi, put some air into tyre, re-test, 31.5 psi. re-set, re-test 38.5 psi.

OK, so not a big issue on the wheelbarrow tyre, but, I am a bit fussy about tyre pressures on the bike.

I have had a look on the notable websites, but wanted to ask out to the forum members for recommendation before I do a burn out out my savings account.

Cheers,

 

 

 

[Mississippi Bullfrog]

I use a Halfords pump which can be set to the required pressure and stops when it is reached. It has a display built in so you can check the pressures.

 

There are plenty of gauges and pumps to choose from and they're not hugely expensive. 

[Bender]

19 minutes ago, Mississippi Bullfrog said:

I use a Halfords pump which can be set to the required pressure and stops when it is reached. It has a display built in so you can check the pressures.

 

There are plenty of gauges and pumps to choose from and they're not hugely expensive. 

Same but also check with little digital one to confirm.

[V650]

I have bought a few of these (5) from ali for family and all were within a psi of each other which is not bad 

I also have a Michelin branded analogue gauge which seems to be very poor and gives inconsistent readings every time it is used so I trust the cheapo digi alixpress one more 

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32827111207.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.103.bcd61802D17vKw

Same type here from Louis if you needed one quicker 

https://www.louis.ie/en/digital-tyre-pressure-gauge-10091763?filter_article_number=10091763

 

Thinking of picking up a TPMS for the bike as my voltage gauge has gone by way of the do do anyway so  some of the tyre pressure monitoring have a built in voltage meter 

[Tiggie]

When I got my car tyres fitted last week I checked pressure when I got home.

 

39, 34

31, 37 

 

They should all be 33 . Just laziness on garages part, I don't think I've ever had tyres inflated to correct pressure anywhere over the years, they just whack it on compressor until it looks full enough

[Bender]

53 minutes ago, Tiggie said:

When I got my car tyres fitted last week I checked pressure when I got home.

 

39, 34

31, 37 

 

They should all be 33 . Just laziness on garages part, I don't think I've ever had tyres inflated to correct pressure anywhere over the years, they just whack it on compressor until it looks full enough

You sure they just don't like you

[keith1200rs]

I was stunned when my wife picked up her new car recently. I decided I ought to check the tyre pressures when cold next day. They were all correct!

[Fish]

I don't like digital gauges, I'm old and old skool so use one of these 

https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/497461

[Stu]

I have one of these along with various other gauges and they all read the same so I recon they are all accurate  

 

https://www.halfords.com/pressure_gauge 

 

 

[KiwiBob]

I keep one of these in my pocket .. It works for me.

 

[Fender1515]

7 hours ago, Stu said:

I have one of these along with various other gauges and they all read the same so I recon they are all accurate  

 

https://www.halfords.com/pressure_gauge 

 

 

Thanks for advice Stu, I have a BMW k1200s, on the rear wheel, the valve is bank centre of the rim, having looked at the Halfords web site, I like the look of the device but I am not sure It will fit in the height to the hub, I only have around 10 CM clearance, any thoughts.

[Mississippi Bullfrog]

5 minutes ago, Fender1515 said:

Thanks for advice Stu, I have a BMW k1200s, on the rear wheel, the valve is bank centre of the rim, having looked at the Halfords web site, I like the look of the device but I am not sure It will fit in the height to the hub, I only have around 10 CM clearance, any thoughts.

You could always use a 90 degree adapter. 

[Stu]

40 minutes ago, Fender1515 said:

Thanks for advice Stu, I have a BMW k1200s, on the rear wheel, the valve is bank centre of the rim, having looked at the Halfords web site, I like the look of the device but I am not sure It will fit in the height to the hub, I only have around 10 CM clearance, any thoughts.

 

Just been out to measure it for you its 3 inch in length about 7.5cm  

[Fender1515]

Just now, Stu said:

 

Just been out to measure it for you its 3 inch in length about 7.5cm  

Thank you Stu, that'll do for me.

Much appreciated

 

[Lawrie]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07GCS9ZCM?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

I have one of these. Not cheap but will last a lifetime. They are used at The TT. I take a pen type gauge when touring.

[Yorky]

£110 to check your tyre pressure ???????????

[husoi]

Get a TMPS internal sensor instead.

[JRH]

I use an Oxford tyre gauge. Think it was a recommended buy in Ride magazine. Halfords sell them. It

matches the reading on my digital gauge, but it is easer to get on the bike valves. https://www.halfords.com/motoring/motorcycling/motorcycle-accessories/oxford-tyre-gauge-pro-dial-type0-60psi-461054.html?_gl=1*1bgivsf*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTgyMDY5NTcwMS4xNjkwMjIzOTY1*_ga_VK44BRER97*MTY5MDIyMzk2Ni4xLjEuMTY5MDIyMzk4Ni4wLjAuMA..

[daveinlim]

I bought this off Amazon recently. Works well in the car and the bike as the hose is a decent size and the head of the nozzle rotates to make it easier to use.

[RideWithStyles]

Second jrh.  oxford products, analogue with flexihose.

[Davidtav]

I bought this recently. No idea really how accurate it is. Been it seems nicely constructed and is easy to use. Head swivels to fit on the valve. 
 

Toifucos tyre pressure gauge £8.99 from Amazon 
 

 

Edited August 22, 2023 by Davidtav

[fullscreenaging]

I have this for bike 

 

https://tinyurl.com/45x6x36y
 

and this one for the car originally, but swapped them round. 

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00N94L21U?ref=nb_sb_ss_w_as-reorder-mobile-t1_k0_1_7&amp=&crid=22OWF86LVECGW&amp=&sprefix=aa+tyre

 

Both fit in my 5ltr tank bag. The AA one is a tiny bit bigger and is a bit of a squeeze but it’s more accurate being digital and auto shuts off. That’s why I swapped it to the bike. 

[Mississippi Bullfrog]

2 hours ago, fullscreenaging said:

I have this for bike 

 

https://tinyurl.com/45x6x36y
 

and this one for the car originally, but swapped them round. 

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00N94L21U?ref=nb_sb_ss_w_as-reorder-mobile-t1_k0_1_7&amp=&crid=22OWF86LVECGW&amp=&sprefix=aa+tyre

 

Both fit in my 5ltr tank bag. The AA one is a tiny bit bigger and is a bit of a squeeze but it’s more accurate being digital and auto shuts off. That’s why I swapped it to the bike. 

The AA one is the same as my Halfords one. But the AA version is way cheaper on Amazon than Halfords sells them for. 

[fullscreenaging]

2 hours ago, Mississippi Bullfrog said:

The AA one is the same as my Halfords one. But the AA version is way cheaper on Amazon than Halfords sells them for. 

Always the way once you’ve bought something!