tyre pressure question

red_devil

how often do you check your cars tyre pressure? can anyone point me in the direction of a home kit so you dont have to keep going to garage and paying and waiting?:beer:

missile

I don't check mine as often as I should. You might want to buy a tyre pressure guage and/or a pump with a built in guage.
See here> http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/products/products/66830/tyre_pressure_gauges.html
and here> http://www.carcareadvice.co.uk/product-review/tyre-inflator.htm.

VoucherMan

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_categoryId_165648_productId_566763_langId_-1?cm_mmc=Google%20Product%20Search-_-Breakdown+%26+Emergency%2FCar+Tyre+Inflators+%26+Gauges-_-Na-_-Halfords+Analogue+Tyre+Pressure+Gauge&source=shopping&istCompanyId=b8708c57-7a02-4cf6-b2c0-dc36b54a327e&istItemId=litmmt&istBid=t

I've had one like this for years. You could probably get one cheaper elsewhere.

missile

I got one of these > http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=49038

4 in 1 = Guage, compressor, jump leads and light. Operates from it's own internal battery.

Having no power in my garage, I find it very handy for my bike.

skiddlydiddly

Every time I fill up.Most petrol stations have a compressor.Just make it part of your routine when you put fuel in.

vikingaero

There's a more recent Auto Express review of gauges:

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/products/products/249793/tyre_pressure_gauges_tested.html

If you want a good source of tyre gauges then I'd recommend The International Tool Company:

http://www.international-tool.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=cPath=28_80&zenid=28a2f32233f290685437480e40bcbf79

babyshoes

A basic tyre pressure gauge can be had for very little, I have seen them in Poundland, though they may not be very accurate. We have a simple foot pump with included gauge which works well enough.

You should technically check your tyres once a week when they are cold...

Tigsteroonie

I've had and used a compressor for years, digital display. Never been to a garage to put air in.

daveyjp

Simple pen style pressure gauge and tread depth measuring tool in the glovebox (about £4). Both used every week.

marking_bad

How much does it cost at a garage?

pwllbwdr

Varies. Many are still free but some have coin operated machines.