The good ones start at €53
Inflation pressure is no doubt the crucial parameter for tyre load capacity, ground pressure and the tyre’s service life. To get the pressure right you need a compressor and a tyre inflation pressure gauge, usually referred to as a tyre inflator or a tyre gauge. We checked out how accurately the gauges measure, whether factory-calibrated units make a difference and what to expect from inflators that use a digital gauge. Our test consisted of 15 candidates. The accuracy of the individual devices was verified by the Weights and Measures Office at Münster in Germany.
Please note all of the prices are in Euros, as the test was carried out by our colleagues in Germany. Most of the units featured in the test are available from online retailers.
Prices: cheap to expensive
The most expensive gauge in the group costs €166.44 (the Hazet 9041-2, all prices include VAT at 19%), whereas the cheapest inflator (Ballylelly) was just €1.49 — plus €6.99 for shipping.
