Performance Tire Gauges

Most tire pressure gauges produced are calibrated and tested by the manufacturer to be accurate within 4% of the actual pressure, which on a passenger vehicle equates to within approximately 1 psi.

When the gauge connects, it contacts a release valve within the valve stem, allowing tire pressure to push against the pressure mechanism in the gauge, providing a reading. The reading can be digital, analog (with a needle pointed to a measurement on a display), or via a stick that pushes out of a pen-size gauge, providing a reading.

The best tire gauges depend on the user's preference. There are three main types of tire pressure gauges: analog, digital, and the "stick" type. For many, the stick type of air pressure gauge is the least favorable. Many people like digital tire pressure gauges as they give the user the exact measurement without having to study an analog gauge and determine what the air pressure is. Analog gauges that have precise and easy-to-read measurements are also very popular. For night racing, glow-in-the-dark gauges are very helpful in low-lit conditions. All tire pressure gauges that JEGS offers are made from high quality components and have high accuracy readings.

When using a tire pressure gauge, it is recommended to check the tire's "cold pressure", typically before the first drive of the day, which causes the tires to heat up and produce more pressure. Each tire has a fill valve with a dust cap that unscrews from it. Once the tire valve stem cap is unscrewed, the tire gauge is then connected to the fill valve by simply pushing against it in most cases. The pressure from the tire will push against the internal gauge measuring mechanism, providing a reading. Check that the reading matches the vehicle manufacturer's air pressure recommendation. Otherwise, add or remove air from the tire until the recommended pressure is achieved.

Tire pressure gauges can cost anywhere from under 10 dollars to over $200 dollars depending on the features and level of accuracy.

A JEGS expert is ready to answer your questions and help you find the accurate tire air gauge or racing tire pressure gauge that you need for your daily-driver, street rod, muscle car, or race vehicle.