Tire pressure gauges

[rwthomas1]

Well, local shop that installed my new tires said they would do metal valve stems. And then they didn't. They are extremely busy, I get that. But now I have to wait until the next tire change for a TPMS.

RT

 

[Larry Fine]

Well, local shop that installed my new tires said they would do metal valve stems. And then they didn't. They are extremely busy, I get that. But now I have to wait until the next tire change for a TPMS.

I recommend T valves, so you can add air without having to remove and reinstall the sensors.

 

[Uncle Phil]

If don't use the 'locking' nuts (which provide a false sense of security), then it's no big deal to remove the sensors.

 

[Larry Fine]

If don't use the 'locking' nuts (which provide a false sense of security), then it's no big deal to remove the sensors.

Perhaps, but that still allows a small amount of leakage with each removal and install.

I do use the nuts since I have the tees, and I'd still rather remove a cap than a sensor.

 

[Uncle Phil]

Perhaps, but that still allows a small amount of leakage with each removal and install.

I do use the nuts since I have the tees, and I'd still rather remove a cap than a sensor.

I always put in a couple of extra pounds knowing that will happen.

 

[Larry Fine]

I always put in a couple of extra pounds knowing that will happen.

So, what's your average loss for each operation?

 

[ST-venture]

This is the one I have, it isn't inexpensive, but its accurate and convenient. https://jacosuperiorproducts.com/co...s/digital-flowpro-tire-inflator-gauge-200-psi

A friend had one of these on our last trip. When my rear tire started showing some loss each morning, this guage and positive connection chuck made topping off very easy.
I plan on getting one soon.

 

[bstig60]

I recommend T valves, so you can add air without having to remove and reinstall the sensors.

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+1 on the T Valves. I have them on my ST and they are great. On my next tire change, I will be adding them to my Goldwing which now has 90-degree metal valve stems.

 

[DeanR]

So, what's your average loss for each operation?

Very little for me, but it always bugs me anyway.

 

[dduelin]

Some things are just too inelegant looking to make up for the minor benefit they provide. T valves fall in that category for me.

 

[Larry Fine]

Some things are just too inelegant looking to make up for the minor benefit they provide. T valves fall in that category for me.

Funny. I see them as very elegant and functional. I never put them on my Nighthawk, but want to and will at next tire change.

 

[SMSW]

After 22 years of safety directors beating "pre-trip inspection" into me, I can't head out until I look at the tire pressures. I get paranoid if I don't look, even though my Wing has TPMS built-in.

Damn safety directors...

I agree, but with my Fobo TPMS - cell phone reading the same for front and back tires as my bourdon tube gage every time over the course of a riding season, I have come to trust those funny little sending units. Since my Hawkshead unit can take a few hundred feet of revolutions before showing the pressure, I use the tire gage before every ride. Fobo is on my ST; Hawk in my VStrom.

 

[rwthomas1]

I recommend T valves, so you can add air without having to remove and reinstall the sensors.

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Yes, I looked at them. I will consider deflating and breaking the bead over the winter. Should be enough room to cheat those in with the tires loose?
RT

 

[ST Gui]

I see them as very elegant and functional.

I see them as very functional but elegant – not so much. I'm a function follows form guy in a great many things. The Ariete valve stems are a balance of elegance and function.

But – having the FOBO TPMS sensors I much prefer the function over form and convenience of the T-valves especially since the newer/current versions are smaller than the previous iteration.