Holy Crap This Works Great!!

[Dinton]

Just tried my new Slime psi digital gauge. I had the previous version and the difference between them is the newer version claims it does not have that initial hiss when you put it on. It sure doesn't. I put it on no hiss and the readout showed 39.5 psi(cold) and thought that was too easy so I did it again....and again.All tires except one showed the same psi.All now have 38.5 psi.Car came with Bridgestone tires and the only psi recommendation shows no more than 51.Door frame says 35 psi.

But for those looking for a hassle free gauge this one works great.

[Mark]

All tires have a maximum psi rating. 44 psi is common for most passenger tires, but 51 psi is found on some.

I currently have 4 different pairs of tires for my Mirage
Dunlop worn out on rims - 44 psi
Kumho - 44 psi
Nexen - 51 psi
Nokian - 47 psi (snow tires)

The Kumho & Nexen tires are currently on my Mirage this summer, and I like having them around 40 psi. I know the door sticker will say 35 psi, but I like extra air in my tires. I tend to run them above the recommended psi, but keep them below the maximum psi rating. That's just me, however.

If someone feels they MUST do the 35 psi, I wouldn't argue with them. In my mind, the psi fluctuates as the temperature changes, too.


"A man with a watch always knows what time it is, but a man with two watches is never sure."

I feel that way about tire gauges. I own 4 or 5 cheap ones, and none of them read the same. When I say I like 40 psi, it could be 38 or 42 for all I know. I'd rather be above the recommended psi than below it.

Personally, I like about 40 psi for 44 psi tires, and I wouldn't hesitate to do 45 psi with 51 psi tires. Even though the two pair of tires on my Mirage are currently different, I do sort of keep them the same psi.

[7milesout]

Dinton - From where did you procure such slime?

[Mark]

Dinton - From where did you procure such slime?

I know this wasn't addressed to me, but Slime is a very popular brand @ Walmart. Most tire/tube repairs items at Walmart are Slime products.

Slime Elite Digital Tire Gauge 5-150 Psi - 20475 is $16.67 at a Walmart store near me.

There are various other types of Slime tire gauges, too.

[Eggman]

I've owned & used several mechanical pressure gauges (not just for measuring tire pressure...) When I compared their readings with a digital gauge, the mechanical gauges were not accurate at all. Some read high (as much as 20psi higher) and some read low.

Mechanical pressure gauges are susceptible to damage, especially when dropped. I try to stick to digital gauges when feasible.

[jonesboro]

I've had that exact tire pressure gauge for a few years now. Works great every time. The little light has been useful more than I can remember also.

It fell out of my tool bag one day and a customer thought I had a weird weed vape or something. Got a good laugh out of that one

[Dinton]

Dinton - From where did you procure such slime?

Sorry about the late response as I have been to the SSA office so much I feel like I live there. I got it at Walmart for $16.00

[Dinton]

I've had that exact tire pressure gauge for a few years now. Works great every time. The little light has been useful more than I can remember also.

It fell out of my tool bag one day and a customer thought I had a weird weed vape or something. Got a good laugh out of that one

I just got a good laugh from that too.

[Dinton]

I know this wasn't addressed to me, but Slime is a very popular brand @ Walmart. Most tire/tube repairs items at Walmart are Slime products.

Slime Elite Digital Tire Gauge 5-150 Psi - 20475 is $16.67 at a Walmart store near me.

There are various other types of Slime tire gauges, too.

Yep Walmart indeed. It seems all the ones I go to around here are really hit or miss with everything unless you are looking for a TV but I've never cared for the selection they have for TVs

[Wallythacker]

Yep Walmart indeed. It seems all the ones I go to around here are really hit or miss with everything unless you are looking for a TV but I've never cared for the selection they have for TVs

Walmart TV's (I know their Sanyo's for sure) are usually 2-3 year old models. Which is fine if you don't want the latest spec TV. I plan to get a 65" this Xmas when they typically go on sale for $479. They're been at that price point for about 5 years now, I just haven't felt the immediate need to go with a 65. Well, my eyes are telling me it's time.