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Old 12-25-2007, 03:19 PM
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Hello,
What's a good tire pressure gauge to get? I don't really want to spend more than $50, but I want an accurate one with an easy bleed off button.

Thanks for the info.
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I have a couple of friends that have Longacre gauges that they like. I believe they have one or two models for around $50-$60. I'll be interested in the responses you receive. C5 XTC
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Hard to beat the Longacre liquid filled gages:

http://www.longacreracing.com/catalo...d=1118&catid=8

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Originally Posted by TedDBere
Hard to beat the Longacre liquid filled gages:

http://www.longacreracing.com/catalo...d=1118&catid=8

Best quality for the price and meets your budget limit
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Thanks for the recommendations, looks like Longacre liquid filled is the way to go.
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Liquid filled works great until it gets cooled. The gel when cold does not allow the needle to move freely.
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We use and sell a nice one with the features that you mention and it is only $27.95 plus shipping.
http://hardbarusa.com/hardbar/produc...products_id=74
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Originally Posted by ghoffman
We use and sell a nice one with the features that you mention and it is only $27.95 plus shipping.
http://hardbarusa.com/hardbar/produc...products_id=74
web site looks great! Some real nice stuff!
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clockworks:

I would also suggest making sure that the gauge has a protective cover, in case you drop it. Also would make the suggestion that you buy a cheap digital to use as a comparison gauge - mine sits on a shelf and is used only once every other month or so to compare against the gauge I use most often. This way, in case you damage your gauge and the readings move a little, you'll know it.


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Ours has a rubber outer surface for that exact reason.

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