Accutire MS-4000GB Deluxe Backlit Lithium Digital Tire Gauge Proper tire inflation is a key ingredient in driving safety and long tire life. It is also is important to know (and vary) your tire pressure depending on your driving conditions...i.e. off-roading in deep sand. The Accutire MS-4000GB Deluxe Backlit Lithium Digital Tire Gauge is the perfect gadget to replace to the plethora of traditional "stick" type pressure gauges floating around the glove box and garage. It's also cool looking. We found the Accutire gauge offered a faster tire pressure reading due to two things. First is obtaining a good "seal" between the gauge and the valve stem. The Accutire obtains a good seal far more quickly. The quality of the Accutires head appears superior to the head of the stick-type gauges. Also the size of the Accutire allows you to hold it more firmly and position it more securely on the valve stem. Second is reading what the gauge tells you. With the old stick-type gauge, you have to ponder, "Is that 33 psi or 32? Wait, how many tick marks are covered up inside the stick? Oh, it's actually 35 or 34 psi. Well I guess its 34." Clearly, not a problem with the Accutire; the digital display tells you immediately. We were also impressed that the readings did not vary with extreme temperature swings like the sliding bar gauges we've owned. We also found it easier to read than the dial gauges. As a kicker we love the Accutire case; a silver-metallic plastic with a solid feel (your mileage may vary). With the case, the Accutire is very easy to find in your glove compartment (vs. fishing for those old stick-type gauges). It makes a great gift for gadget lovers. Specs: Latest technology in digital air-pressure measurement delivers precision accuracy Large backlit LCD display lights up for nighttime viewing Accurately measures 5 to 99 psi in 1/2-pound increments Runs off a Lifetime Lithium battery and automatically shuts off 5 year warranty — MountainZone Staff [Top] [MountainZone.com Home]