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02-14-2019, 12:20 PM #11
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Per Minder Research's suggestion I tightened them down quite tightly. If/when they loosen up, I'll be adding a tiny drop of red locktite to them if needed.
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02-19-2019, 04:43 AM #12
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Anyone interested in an extremely accurate tire gauge should take a look at the brand...Longacre. I have used one of their digital gauges for the past 5 years or so, and I have a 0-60 psi gauge (I bought it primarily for my racing motorcycle where even a 1/2 psi is critical). They are guaranteed to be accurate to 1/2 of 1%. That equates to this. Example: 30 psi.... and then 1/2 of 1% of that number is. .15 psi. After buying mine I took it to a testing facility and had them check it for the accuracy that Longacre claims. The test equipment had the ability to increase or decrease air pressure in 1/000 psi increments. Needless to say it was a High dollar piece of test equipment that is calibrated and certified annually. I had them start at 20 psi on their machine and take a gauge reading. I had them increase in two psi increments all the way to 60 psi, the gauge limit. I couldn't hardly believe it myself, but the Longacre gauge was within the 1/2 of 1% at every 2 psi increment except one....and it was just barely out, at that point. The Longacre gauges aren't cheap, but neither are tires in general. The rear tires I used on the race bike were $200 each and even being off by 1-2 psi would cause the tire to wear out much faster than "normal".......with normal being between 550-600 miles. per tire
I realize that probably no one on this forum needs a gauge that is that accurate, but if you're looking for a really accurate gauge, check them out.Last edited by xrated; 02-19-2019 at 04:47 AM.
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02-19-2019, 07:41 AM #14
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The only air chuck I've been able to consistently use to air up my inside dual is the one that came with my VIAIR compressor. I don't know how accurate the gauge is but a lot off roaders recommend this compressor. Seems to be accurate with the trucks TPMS system.
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02-19-2019, 10:31 AM #15
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02-19-2019, 10:45 AM #16
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I think that's the most important point. The key is that the readings are consistent. Whether they're all 65 lbs PSI or 68 lbs PSI isn't important; what's important is that you know where they start from, and much they gain/lose while you're driving down the road. My handheld gauge is exactly the same as my TPMS sensors, while my compressor gauge reads about 4 lbs high. I use the compressor to get them to where the handheld says they should be, then make sure the handheld and TPMS are the same.
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02-19-2019, 03:24 PM #17
Check those tires!
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