happyjillin Posted May 8, 2021 Report Share Posted May 8, 2021 4 hours ago, AndyPanda said: Perhaps a little late for you, but getting the most expensive NON-DIGITAL gauge is a better bet. Then you go to the gas station, check your inflation with their gauge, and check it with your gauge to see how well it's calibrated. 1 or 2 psi off base won't make any difference as long as you know it whenever you check your pressure. I use the same method for checking thermometers at the store, sort of. Grab a handful and see which ones all read the same. Yes to a mechanical gauge. Mine is still functioning accurately after 40 years and I posted a foto of one like it in this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Liu Posted May 8, 2021 Report Share Posted May 8, 2021 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tire-pressure_monitoring_system “A TPMS reports real-time tire-pressure information to the driver of the vehicle…” It’s a safety feature. It gives INSTANT alerts that “frequent checking” can not accomplish, when something happens during driving. On the other hand, its purpose is NOT replacing “frequent checking” of tires. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedros Posted May 8, 2021 Report Share Posted May 8, 2021 After reading these post I went out and bought a tire guage. I had assumed that my tire monitoring system was all I needed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyFree Posted May 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2021 2 hours ago, cedros said: After reading these post I went out and bought a tire guage. I had assumed that my tire monitoring system was all I needed. What type of tire gauge, and where did you buy it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedros Posted May 9, 2021 Report Share Posted May 9, 2021 37 minutes ago, FlyFree said: What type of tire gauge, and where did you buy it? Dual head tire guage from Auto Zone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcscats Posted May 9, 2021 Report Share Posted May 9, 2021 Have your tires filled with Nitrogen as it tends to stay in tire longer than air if long lack of leaking is your goal. It also stops rot on the inside of tires as it gets rid of the oxygen. Go google it. I have never had a blowout with normal air but I do kick the tires with my foot before I go out. I am sure someone will violently disagree with me LOL. Ever see a trucker hit his tires with a bat or a stick? Much faster than checking air pressure. I have only owned one car with this system and it failed and recorded low air when it was fine. No thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pappysmarket Posted May 10, 2021 Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 Nitrogen for tires is one of the biggest ripoffs car dealers use to add $ to a customer's deal. Try YouTube and see. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostlylost Posted May 10, 2021 Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 3 hours ago, pappysmarket said: Nitrogen for tires is one of the biggest ripoffs car dealers use to add $ to a customer's deal. Try YouTube and see. Add tire shops to the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ea93105 Posted May 10, 2021 Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 4 hours ago, pappysmarket said: Nitrogen for tires is one of the biggest ripoffs car dealers use to add $ to a customer's deal. Try YouTube and see. Not at all, they give you green valve caps ( at costco anyway ) ! Which then get stolen lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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