Tyre pressure gauges for your car

Tyre pressure affects security, comfort, efficiency, steerability, and stability. You should check it at least once a week and before long-distance journeys. Using a tyre pressure gauge is a handy way to check that your tyres are correctly inflated.

Types of tyre pressure gauges

By design:

• Analogue – These are inexpensive but less accurate. They are sensitive to moisture. They are equipped with a dial, have a rubberised housing for impact protection, and are often supplied with an extension hose.
• Pen type – These resemble a ball pen. They are compact and accurate but quite fragile.
• Digital – These are convenient to use and have a backlit LCD screen to display the readings. They are durable but can be expensive.

Operating instructions for tyre pressure gauges

• Wait at least three hours after driving before measuring. Tyres heat up when driving, which causes the pressure to increase by 10% on average.
• Before using the tyre pressure gauge, make sure its rubber ring is intact and joints are sealed.
• Tyre pressure measurements should be taken outdoors in the same temperature conditions that you use your car as frost and heat affect the results.
• To avoid injuring your hands or eyes, wear protective goggles and gloves when using the instrument.
• Do not take measurements when the engine is running.
• Clean the device after every use. Clogged passages affect the readings.
• To prevent deformation of the housing and electronic failures, protect the tool from impacts.
• Check the gauge serviceability once a year at a garage or service station.
• Store it in a well-ventilated place, away from substances that could cause corrosion.
• When changing batteries in electronic versions, observe the polarity.

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