Tire pressure gadget
07-31-02, 08:04 AM
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Tire pressure gadget
I saw this in my hotmail account this morning and thought I would mention it to y'all... looks pretty interesting.
Yellow means your tires are at least 4 pounds under pressure. Red means you're at least 10 pounds under pressure.
www.accu-pressure.com
Yellow means your tires are at least 4 pounds under pressure. Red means you're at least 10 pounds under pressure.
www.accu-pressure.com
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08-04-02, 07:14 PM
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How you can tell when your tire is low...
Tried a set of these some years ago - accuracy left a great deal to be desired. When 4-5 lbs. will make a fair difference in handling, these things were only accurate to +/- 5 lbs.
Most of these gauges are read by unscrewing the valve cap and allowing the stem to protrude, displaying pressure. Then you replace the cap. What's the advantage over using a regular tire gauge??
Not to mention the life expectancy can be pretty short...the usual failure mode was to develop a leak! Yes, you have a low tire....you can tell by the grinding sound of rim on pavement.
Most of these gauges are read by unscrewing the valve cap and allowing the stem to protrude, displaying pressure. Then you replace the cap. What's the advantage over using a regular tire gauge??
Not to mention the life expectancy can be pretty short...the usual failure mode was to develop a leak! Yes, you have a low tire....you can tell by the grinding sound of rim on pavement.
I love it!
08-05-02, 02:00 PM
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Well, considering the source (spam-mail) I didn't jump at it. Someone stole my caps a long time ago and I haven't replaced them yet. I figured this product is probably shoddy. . . and it's obviously not very accurate.
I have a tire pressure gauge like the one mechanics use... just pops up. I'm pretty happy with that.
Thanks!
Hando
I have a tire pressure gauge like the one mechanics use... just pops up. I'm pretty happy with that.
Thanks!
Hando
08-05-02, 02:55 PM
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I saw those buggers on a commecial last night
around 1:00am EST for $19.95. Feh..
I've wanted one of those digi-gauges. I've used the same
pencil gauge for 15 years, It's been in the glove box of 5
different cars, including my RX.
Consumer Reports rates:
Digital #1 - Accutire MS-4020B (Got this one, Nick?)
Pencil style #1 - NAPA 90-389
around 1:00am EST for $19.95. Feh..
I've wanted one of those digi-gauges. I've used the same
pencil gauge for 15 years, It's been in the glove box of 5
different cars, including my RX.
Consumer Reports rates:
Digital #1 - Accutire MS-4020B (Got this one, Nick?)
Pencil style #1 - NAPA 90-389
08-05-02, 05:14 PM
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I have the Accutire MS-4000GB. It has the little black case that I keep it in. I will never go back to the one's that pop out. You can find the MS-4000GB many places. Accutire allows it to be co-branded. if you want to pay more you can buy it at Brookstone
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08-05-02, 07:43 PM
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Just picked up the MS4420 for only $9.99 at BJ's Wholesale Club. This is the diecast metal model!
You can see it here http://www.autofanatics.com/digtirgaug.html
I too used a pencil gauge for years... have it in the glovebox... guess what? It's off by 2 psi... which greatly affects ride comfort in a stock RX300. Found out I was running at 32 -34 psi, which definitely stiffens up the ride on the Integricraps... the ride was so different I though there was something wrong with the struts or suspension... lowered the air pressure to Lexus specs of 30psi and all is well.
In my experience, everytime I take a car into ANY dealer (GM, Nissan, Lexus), they tend to overfill the tires... I always check em after I get the car back
You can see it here http://www.autofanatics.com/digtirgaug.html
I too used a pencil gauge for years... have it in the glovebox... guess what? It's off by 2 psi... which greatly affects ride comfort in a stock RX300. Found out I was running at 32 -34 psi, which definitely stiffens up the ride on the Integricraps... the ride was so different I though there was something wrong with the struts or suspension... lowered the air pressure to Lexus specs of 30psi and all is well.
In my experience, everytime I take a car into ANY dealer (GM, Nissan, Lexus), they tend to overfill the tires... I always check em after I get the car back
08-09-02, 02:07 PM
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I just picked up an Accutire MS-4000 for $16.99 at Sears Auto Center. IMHO, a pretty good price .
Reg price $27.99 with $11.00 off. Call your Sears Auto Center today. See if you can get this price.
Reg price $27.99 with $11.00 off. Call your Sears Auto Center today. See if you can get this price.
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