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Anybody know about tyre pressure gauges pt 1
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I use the one at the local supermarket's petrol station. How accurate does it actually need to be?  "
Apparently it needs to be spot on,I'm just after a decent gauge as there are a lot of snide ones from China out there |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"There is normally a sticker on the inside of on of the front doors or frame advising of the suitable pressures for your wheels.
Now - where do I hand in my cool badge? "
I know that, I'm just after a decent gauge ffs |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I use the one at the local supermarket's petrol station. How accurate does it actually need to be?
Apparently it needs to be spot on,I'm just after a decent gauge as there are a lot of snide ones from China out there"
I wouldn't have thought that was strictly true. Tyre pressure constantly fluctuates with environmental conditions and the kind of driving you're doing.
I put 30psi all round in mine regardless and that seems just fine. |
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Garage gauges can be miles off. It’s important that it’s accurate when the tyres are cold because when they get hot through use they’ still safe.
I think it’s an MoT fail if they’re more than about 3psi out, in case a traffic policeman wants to get narky with you |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Advice on good gauges... Ta
Topeak SmartHead Digital Gauge D2 Is good,
I’ve used it for car, van, mountain bike and enduro motorcycle  "
At last iv found someone who's not a smart arse, cheers pal |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I use the one at the local supermarket's petrol station. How accurate does it actually need to be?
Apparently it needs to be spot on,I'm just after a decent gauge as there are a lot of snide ones from China out there
I wouldn't have thought that was strictly true. Tyre pressure constantly fluctuates with environmental conditions and the kind of driving you're doing.
I put 30psi all round in mine regardless and that seems just fine."
Your tyre will wear quick if your pressure isn't correct,iv asked Mr. Google |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I use the one at the local supermarket's petrol station. How accurate does it actually need to be?
Apparently it needs to be spot on,I'm just after a decent gauge as there are a lot of snide ones from China out there
I wouldn't have thought that was strictly true. Tyre pressure constantly fluctuates with environmental conditions and the kind of driving you're doing.
I put 30psi all round in mine regardless and that seems just fine.
Your tyre will wear quick if your pressure isn't correct,iv asked Mr. Google"
More like the tyre will wear unevenly at the wrong pressure. I've never had any problems. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I use the one at the local supermarket's petrol station. How accurate does it actually need to be?
Apparently it needs to be spot on,I'm just after a decent gauge as there are a lot of snide ones from China out there
I wouldn't have thought that was strictly true. Tyre pressure constantly fluctuates with environmental conditions and the kind of driving you're doing.
I put 30psi all round in mine regardless and that seems just fine.
Your tyre will wear quick if your pressure isn't correct,iv asked Mr. Google
More like the tyre will wear unevenly at the wrong pressure. I've never had any problems."
Your here to cause trouble arnt you doc |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I use the one at the local supermarket's petrol station. How accurate does it actually need to be?
Apparently it needs to be spot on,I'm just after a decent gauge as there are a lot of snide ones from China out there
I wouldn't have thought that was strictly true. Tyre pressure constantly fluctuates with environmental conditions and the kind of driving you're doing.
I put 30psi all round in mine regardless and that seems just fine.
Your tyre will wear quick if your pressure isn't correct,iv asked Mr. Google
More like the tyre will wear unevenly at the wrong pressure. I've never had any problems.
Your here to cause trouble arnt you doc"
Or a nasty accident.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"There is normally a sticker on the inside of on of the front doors or frame advising of the suitable pressures for your wheels.
Now - where do I hand in my cool badge?
I know that, I'm just after a decent gauge ffs"
Ok ok..
So go on Amazon and look for either for a sealey or A Laser brand.
If it's to set tire pressures with a sensor built into a tyre the supermarket ones tend to be about 2-3 psi out
Ps..
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The Racex RX2931 Tyre Pressure and Tread Depth Gauge is well made and accurate according to AutoExpress.
Under inflated tyres increase tyre wear, affect performance when cornering and in braking, and reduce fuel economy. So, a real safety issue and the premature wear could also result in a £2500 fine if you get stopped and have below minimum tyre tread depth.
Overinflated tyres are dangerous and driving on them can result in a blow out as the pressure will increase as the tyre temperature increases (friction and Boyle's Law).
An overinflated tyre can also kill you if you happen to be next to it when it ruptures.
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"Garage gauges can be miles off. It’s important that it’s accurate when the tyres are cold because when they get hot through use they’ still safe.
I think it’s an MoT fail if they’re more than about 3psi out, in case a traffic policeman wants to get narky with you"
Tyre pressure increases when the tyre gets up to temperature or the outside temperature rises so it’s safer to adjust tyre pressure when the tyres are warmed up a bit or as close to operating temperature as you can get, definitely not cold! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Cheers people some good advice and info to help me make an informed choice
PS.. I love you all X "
I don’t know anything about tyres but I do love you dash |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Cheers people some good advice and info to help me make an informed choice
PS.. I love you all X
I don’t know anything about tyres but I do love you dash "
Likewise nora, any chance I could rub baby oil all over you.... Ta |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Cheers people some good advice and info to help me make an informed choice
PS.. I love you all X
I don’t know anything about tyres but I do love you dash
Likewise nora, any chance I could rub baby oil all over you.... Ta "
Ok. Pop round when you’ve pumped your tyres up |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Cheers people some good advice and info to help me make an informed choice
PS.. I love you all X
I don’t know anything about tyres but I do love you dash
Likewise nora, any chance I could rub baby oil all over you.... Ta
Ok. Pop round when you’ve pumped your tyres up "
You make that sound so sexy |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Cheers people some good advice and info to help me make an informed choice
PS.. I love you all X
I don’t know anything about tyres but I do love you dash
Likewise nora, any chance I could rub baby oil all over you.... Ta
Ok. Pop round when you’ve pumped your tyres up
You make that sound so sexy"
I make everything sound sexy darling  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I use the gauge on my mountain bike track pump - pretty accurate and it pumps, so... two birds with one. Use it for my mountain bike, car, Fireblade and... airbed |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I picked up a draper digital one, its more accurate than the older type. Don't trust supermarket or garage Airlines to be spot on they get dropped and thrown about by careless users. |
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