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Tire Pressure Gauge

In the world of trucks, the last and most important thing to touch the ground is your wheels. That’s why it is important to take care of them in all conditions. Differentiations in temperature and altitude can alter the pressure within the tires. For trucks or cross continental travelers it is recommended that you check your tire pressure often. Most of the time, a tire pressure gauge can accurately read the pressure to within plus or minus three pounds per square inch. Depending on the application, other gauges are available that can be within one pounds per square inc. Routinely checking up with a tire pressure gauge is one way to ensure optimal tire function and maximum fuel efficiency in this regard. Alterations to the tire pressure can be beneficial for certain conditions, but it is always suggested that you stay within the factory settings listed on your tires.

Tire pressure has become a nationally legislated issue. In 2007 a law went into action that mandated that vehicles fewer than 10,000 pounds had to be outfitted with a tire pressure monitoring system that can record, register, and display any combination of tires with 25% air than is required. The legislation is intended to accurately report on the differential tire pressure. However, if all of the tires fail at the same time, then no differentiation will be reported by the antilock braking system. Therefore one of the most reliable methods to monitor your tire pressure is with a tire pressure gauge. A simple Bourdon tube gauge can be outfitted onto most filling stations, and most gas stations will also carry other mechanical models, such as the bar method. In this method a nozzle is fitted to the air intake/outtake for the tire and the pressure that the exiting air placing on the device causes a bar to jump out of the top of the aluminum cylinder and display a number corresponding to what is the slowest out of the meter. Simple systems like these are durable and lightweight, making them a must in an emergency kit.

 

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