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Old 01-10-2008, 12:01 AM
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Any recommendations on the best tire gauge and where to buy it?
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Originally Posted by Philip in AL
Any recommendations on the best tire gauge and where to buy it?
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get a high end longacre.
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longacre

www.longacreracing.com
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Phillip whats wrong with the one in the trunk tool box? I use that one for all my cars.
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Anyone have this one? http://www.longacreracing.com/catalo...d=1168&catid=8
Or I'm considering this one: http://www.longacreracing.com/catalo...id=217&catid=8

I assume either would be good for track use.
Thanks
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I've been using a Snap On one for years. Fits in the glove box.

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog
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I bought a BSR gauge about 6 months ago and would recommend it over anything I have owned (3 Longacre gauges) or used:

http://www.bsrproducts.com/product_i...oducts_id=2340

It is analog, has a big 4" face, is easy to read, has a bleed button and is well built. I bought it sight-unseen (as you will see from the link) as a recommendation from Marc Feinstein, a former race team mechanic, at German Performance Service. It costs ~$100 and is rumored to be trusted by a number of pro teams.

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many different previous threads on this particular topic. My vote goes for longacre high end as well
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Thanks guys
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This one is expensive but highly accurate.
http://www.intercomp-racing.com/Prod..._GAUGE_704.cfm
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+1 for longacre
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Originally Posted by Philip in AL
Anyone have this one? http://www.longacreracing.com/catalo...d=1168&catid=8
Or I'm considering this one: http://www.longacreracing.com/catalo...id=217&catid=8

I assume either would be good for track use.
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I have the second one-- It's great and lights up a bit for those early spring or fall mornings!
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I went with the digital air gauge it is accurate to the 1/10 of a lb and quick and easy to read. Which I need
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Sorry for the late entry:

http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/...gauges_all.jsp

The PSIclops units are FANTASTIC for quick checking and pressure balancing between tires. Bulletproof construction, too.
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philip, i have the one in your 2nd link.

the magnum version had ball chuck and angled chuck, i have ball, but i recommend the angled type. i used both. if you have to let out lots of hot air, the ball chuck gets hot and burns your fingers. the angled one also gets hot but not at the place you are holding it. they are identical except the chuck.


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