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Originally Posted by vern' date='Oct 13 2005, 09:04 AM
[quote name='stream' date='Oct 13 2005, 10:38 AM'][quote name='donv' date='Oct 12 2005, 10:08 PM'][quote name='BERM' date='Oct 12 2005, 05:06 PM']How often do you guys check air pressure in your tires???
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[/quote]I've been using an Accugage Tire Gauge for years--very high quality, also had a bleed valve so you can get pressure just right without having to use your fingernail to release air & reattach gauge:
http://www.autosportcatalog.com/index.cfm?fa=p&pid=270
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[/quote]I just came off autosports web site looking for a new tire guage and there wasn't anything about the accuracy of the tire gauges that they sell.Did any literature come with the tire guage you bought telling you about accuracy? TIA
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[/quote]I don't remember anything, but the sites I visited that sell them rate them as the best. Here's some info:
http://www.getagauge.com/faq.cfm#accuracy
Here's the manufacturer's site, but I couldn't find anything about accuracy:
http://www.accu-gage.com/index.htm
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Originally Posted by stream' date='Oct 13 2005, 10:38 AM
[quote name='donv' date='Oct 12 2005, 10:08 PM'][quote name='BERM' date='Oct 12 2005, 05:06 PM']How often do you guys check air pressure in your tires???
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[/quote]I've been using an Accugage Tire Gauge for years--very high quality, also had a bleed valve so you can get pressure just right without having to use your fingernail to release air & reattach gauge:
http://www.autosportcatalog.com/index.cfm?fa=p&pid=270
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[/quote]Thanks much. Yes, that's what I currently use; I should have said so. Sorry. I like the Accugage very much, but I still have the problem mentioned above even with it.
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Originally Posted by vern' date='Oct 13 2005, 11:04 AM
[quote name='stream' date='Oct 13 2005, 10:38 AM'][quote name='donv' date='Oct 12 2005, 10:08 PM'][quote name='BERM' date='Oct 12 2005, 05:06 PM']How often do you guys check air pressure in your tires???
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[/quote]I've been using an Accugage Tire Gauge for years--very high quality, also had a bleed valve so you can get pressure just right without having to use your fingernail to release air & reattach gauge:
http://www.autosportcatalog.com/index.cfm?fa=p&pid=270
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[/quote]I just came off autosports web site looking for a new tire guage and there wasn't anything about the accuracy of the tire guages that they sell.Did any literature come with the tire guage you bought telling you about accuracy? TIA
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[/quote]Actually, I have 2 Accugages (it's a long, but kind of funny, story). As I recall, neither came with an accuracy claim. And, they read about 7 psi different. I like the one that has the old fashion (rounded, not straight) nozzle because I usually can get it on the stem the first or second try without losing air.
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By the responses to this post, my rims should be dragging on the pavement every couple of months. Maybe I'm missing something but i got my car Dec 10th, and haven't checked the air pressure yet. They look fine and no wear problems after 13,000 miles on my Dunlop runflats. You guys really check as often as weekly? I'm obviously out of touch here.
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Originally Posted by Tgrey' date='Oct 13 2005, 06:50 PM
You guys really check as often as weekly?? I'm obviously out of touch here.
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I do yes. Its safety and plus I like my tires to wear as best it can... it doesnt take long if you have the right tools at home... I do it in the comfort of the driveway after a car wash.
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Originally Posted by Tgrey' date='Oct 13 2005, 09:50 PM
By the responses to this post, my rims should be dragging on the pavement every couple of months.? Maybe I'm missing something but i got my car Dec 10th, and haven't checked the air pressure yet.? They look fine and no wear problems after 13,000 miles on my Dunlop runflats.? You guys really check as often as weekly?? I'm obviously out of touch here.
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Originally Posted by BERM' date='Oct 12 2005, 06:06 PM
How often do you guys check air pressure in your tires???
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About twice a month. Fortunately, I have an air compressor in my garage.
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I have to add 2-4lbs every two weeks to my 545i sport Dunlop runflats. Soon I'm going need new tires, and I'm thinking to get regular set of tires. Do you guys think that's a good idea to get regular tires??
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Originally Posted by BERM' date='Oct 15 2005, 05:47 PM
I have to add 2-4lbs every two weeks to my? 545i sport? Dunlop runflats. Soon I'm going need new tires, and I'm thinking to get regular set of tires. Do you guys think that's a good idea to get? regular tires??
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But should I buy Michelin PilotSport2, Continental SportContact2 or Bridgestone Potenza RE050 I do not know.
I hate to say this, but I usually check the tire pressures once a summer and once in the winter time
