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Old Jun 12, 2011 | 04:37 AM
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Any recommendation's on a good quality tire psi gauge that also will work on dually tires?
 
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Old Jun 12, 2011 | 06:47 AM
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Thats a great question---Does anyone in the US make a decent gauge? I have three stick type and 2 rotary dial versions that all read different. I purchased 77 dial type gauges from NAPA for a tire safety thing at work a few years ago, and we did a test with our compressor in the mechanic shop. The PSI difference ranged from 3-11 psi on a dozen NAPA Chinese gauges. I've never used a digital though. Maybe someone has input on higher-end digitals
 
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Old Jun 12, 2011 | 02:19 PM
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I picked up a Roadgear digital gauge for my cycle a few years back. It has been great. Now all my vehicles have them. They seem very accurate and consistent. Get them for under $20 on Amazon.

Roadgear Ready-to-Go gauge


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Old Jun 12, 2011 | 03:20 PM
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Do you think it would get between dually tires also. whats the top psi they go to.
 
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Old Jun 12, 2011 | 06:34 PM
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I use a digital Slime brand gauge. It works well and consistent- about $15 at the auto parts store. They make several models so pick the one that best works for you.
 
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Old Jun 12, 2011 | 09:08 PM
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Do you think it would get between dually tires also. whats the top psi they go to.
No idea what a dually is like. If any right-angle stick type gauge works this would.

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Old Jun 12, 2011 | 11:12 PM
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Here is an article I wrote for Motorhome magazine on tire gauge testing. Those gauges mostly work on dualy tires but you will have to sign up to see the article. Its free though

http://www.motorhomemagazine.com/Tec...g-Tire-Gauges/

The Milton gauge sold at Northern tool is one of the best ones I tested and it is made in the USA.
 
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