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Old 05-30-2014, 07:19 PM   #1
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I just go to my local Discount tire and ask for a new one every month(sometimes more, when I stop in for a quick air pressure check) .
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Old 05-30-2014, 08:36 PM   #2
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I just go to my local Discount tire and ask for a new one every month(sometimes more, when I stop in for a quick air pressure check) .
+ 1 for free Discount tire gauges. Have one in all 3 cars and they all read the same (which still may not be accurate ).
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This is exactly the input/advice I was looking for. Thanks all!
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Old 05-30-2014, 10:26 PM   #4
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+ 1 for free Discount tire gauges. Have one in all 3 cars and they all read the same (which still may not be accurate ).
you'd be surprised how accurate they can be given you replace them every so often. I've worked with tires for the longest(Discount Tire, Goodyear, NTB). We always had fresh TPG's coming in weekly by the bags so i know for a fact they have more than a couple to spare.lol
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Old 05-31-2014, 03:30 AM   #5
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I've been using an Accu-Gage 60 PSI dial gauge for several years and it's been great: Amazon.com: Accu-gage Tire Pressure Guage - 60 PSI Range Straight Angle: Automotive
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Old 05-31-2014, 06:55 AM   #6
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you'd be surprised how accurate they can be given you replace them every so often. I've worked with tires for the longest(Discount Tire, Goodyear, NTB). We always had fresh TPG's coming in weekly by the bags so i know for a fact they have more than a couple to spare.lol
Actually I was kidding. They seem to very accurate. And the price is right !
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Found an accu-guage 0-160psi locally for 12.50. Doesn't have the rubber hose feature but I think it will be fine.
A good reason to take the Box out for a run
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I have this one...works well and is accurate.

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Hi jmatta....what brand and psi range is yours? Like the idea of the case.
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I have this one...works well and is accurate.

I have the same and it never skipped a beat.
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