It looks like a good product- sturdy, easy to operate, well designed. But when I first tried to use it, it said the batteries were low and wouldn't give me a reading. I'd assumed that the two batteries that came with it must have been bad, so i went looking for replacements, which cost about $12 for the pair. I put them in, the unit worked great on two tires, then the batteries were said to be low again. I sent an email to the customer service department and never heard from them. Finally spoke to someone on the phone the other day, and they sounded annoyed with me but agreed to replace the unit with a new one if I sent it to them. Goody- now I get to pay for postage, too!
Piece of Crap
I was raised in a big rig shop and have been around mechanics for 50 years and one of the requirements I have for a tire gage is that it is easy to take a reading and is easy to seat the gage on the valve stem. This POS does read well but takes 2 hands to seat the gage. The reading is easy to see and I like the tool overall but if it fails to test easily throw the thing away!
Accurate and sturdy
Haven't used a whole lot but whatever I did, it seems to be accurate and sturdy. For getting an accurate reading, make sure to hold it along the curve between the thumb and index finger, so that the pressure along the edge is uniform and that way it makes a good seal with the tyre valve.
great tool!
This tire gauge is easy to use with large numbers. It illustrates both front and back tire pressure so you can set both and alternate between as you check your tires. I recommend it highly especially during this time of high gas prices when you want to get the most out of a tank of gas.
Disgusted with products made in China
I bought this tire gauge after "trusting" the comments of those whom bought one.
Yes, this tire gauge works very well and is simple to use. The instructions are well written and so far I am pleased with my purchase.
However (don't you hate the "howevers?")- when you look at this tire gauge and the quality of workmanship - I think it looks "Chinese." I don't have to say anymore...you understand...
The battery cover on the back of the gauges is held in place with one cheap little screw and because of this, the cover does not seal completely. I know this is not a "high dollar" item, but Accutire can only take so many negative comments before their reputation is sullied and they are "no more."
My last comment is about the paint or silver coating covering the tire gauge. It is cheap and is already wearing off - it came this way right out of the package!
If you don't care about the looks and just care about functionability then buy it because it works well.
