AA Digital Tyre Pressure Gauge AA1634 - Easy to Use on Cars Motorbikes Vans Bicycles - Backlit LCD Screen - 0-100 PSI/0-6.55 Bar

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But irrespective of the specific figures, all these studies show that underinflated tyres do affect fuel economy for the worse. These four sensors screw onto the tyre valve stem and secured in place using the locknut tool provided. But on the contrary, it is one of the motoring accessories that we most strongly recommend you invest in. The Halfords tyre gauge is similar to the Goeco, with its digital readout and tyre-tread and tyre-pressure functions.

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Tyres are designed to be inflated to a specific pressure – that pressure varies from tyre to tyre, but straying from the stated pressure can affect how the car behaves. This is another analogue affair that feels likely to withstand the strains of many years of use, and the rubber surround makes it easy to hold as well as promising additional durability. Air compressors are a great option if you prefer to inflate your tyres away from a petrol station forecourt. The Halfords gauge is very similar to the Goeco unit elsewhere in this test, with its digital tyre tread readout and tyre pressure functions.As tyres naturally lose a little bit of air every month, it’s essential to check your tyre pressure on a regular basis. It’s also essential to keep an eye on your tread depths, but thankfully, tyre tread depth monitors are just the tool for that job.

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A good tyre pressure gauge makes it very easy to check the amount of air in your tyres and should be an essential part of your car maintenance toolkit. The increasing loss of pressure will eventually affect your car’s handling and safety before your tyre becomes completely flat.Special note for Australia:We have been advised that parcels are currently expected to take 15-25 working daysto arrive to Australia, depending on the location. The air hose is short compared to a lot of other models, the lottery of where the valve is on the wheel when you stop means that if its on the top, you’ll have the body of the unit dangling from the hose in mid air if you don’t hold it which is probably not advisable if you want it to last. Of course, there are plenty of cheap and nasty aftermarket TPMS's but equally, there are numerous options that are excellent. If you think you might need to inflate your car away from home, you can always find models that are powered through your car’s cigarette lighter socket. A number of garages, including some of the big chains, offer a free tyre-checking servicefor your carincluding pressure readings.

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Instructions were reviewed for important information and safety requirements, particularly to check pressures on cold tyres and, where depth gauges are included, the legal tread requirements.The light on the nozzle of the gauge and the readout are very weak, too, not proving very helpful in the dark. Of course, all vehicles must be roadworthy to minimum MOT standards and be safe to use, but there are a range of measures that can be taken to improve safety further. Laser’s pistol-type offering was comfortable to use and the third device on test to also feature a depth gauge, although this time it was a simple, slide-out affair that was at times a bit tricky to read.