[Princess Auto] Dial Tire Gauge $2.44 reg $9.99 Steal of a deal item

Sep 30th, 2019 9:23 pm

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some1not [OP]: Deal Addict; Jan 27, 2011; 2603 posts; 1786 upvotes; Toronto

Sep 30th, 2019 9:23 pm

[Princess Auto] Dial Tire Gauge $2.44 reg $9.99 Steal of a deal item

Deal Link:: https://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/ ... -p8158883e
Price:: $2.44
Retailer:: Princess Auto

Seems like a good deal. Christmas is less than 3mths away!

Dial Tire Gauge
SKU: 8158883

Accurately measure tire pressure on cars, small trucks, motorcycles and RVs with this easy-to-use gauge. It measures in PSI and kg/cm2, boasts zinc-alloy construction and features a pressure-lock needle and release button.

Feature(s)
Pressure-lock needle and release button. Measures 1 to 7 kg/cm2 and 20 to 100 PSI in 2 PSI increments. Zinc-alloy construction for lasting durability.

Application(s)
Effortlessly and accurately measures tire pressure. Ideal for cars, small trucks, motorcycles, RVs and more.
Weight & Package Dimensions

Weight (lbs) 0.2
Package (L x W x H) 6.2 x 3.8 x 1.0 in.

https://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/ ... -p8158883e

Last edited by some1not on Sep 30th, 2019 10:56 pm, edited 2 times in total.

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Sep 30th, 2019 9:39 pm

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hanzala27: Member; Feb 23, 2017; 353 posts; 430 upvotes

Sep 30th, 2019 9:39 pm

Great deal but $6 shipping

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Sep 30th, 2019 9:42 pm

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some1not [OP]: Deal Addict; Jan 27, 2011; 2603 posts; 1786 upvotes; Toronto

Sep 30th, 2019 9:42 pm

hanzala27 wrote: ↑ Great deal but $6 shipping

Yeah bummer, but if you have one locally it's a great deal.

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Sep 30th, 2019 9:51 pm

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ATOMANTMAN: Member; Mar 11, 2019; 315 posts; 283 upvotes

Sep 30th, 2019 9:51 pm

I bought one today along with a powerfist tri ball that was 22 bucks. It works smooth so I may have to pick up a few more at that price. There was a large display of them.

Sep 30th, 2019 10:58 pm

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some1not [OP]: Deal Addict; Jan 27, 2011; 2603 posts; 1786 upvotes; Toronto

Sep 30th, 2019 10:58 pm

ATOMANTMAN wrote: ↑ I bought one today along with a powerfist tri ball that was 22 bucks. It works smooth so I may have to pick up a few more at that price. There was a large display of them.

Works well and love the pressure lock feature.

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Sep 30th, 2019 11:09 pm

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Headbeancounter: Deal Addict; Oct 21, 2009; 2129 posts; 1010 upvotes; Ontario

Sep 30th, 2019 11:09 pm

some1not wrote: ↑ Works well and love the pressure lock feature.

Why is pressure lock feature useful?

Currently happy customer with Telus and Freedom Mobile

Sep 30th, 2019 11:24 pm

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jackass_ca: Deal Guru; Jan 6, 2005; 11731 posts; 3099 upvotes

Sep 30th, 2019 11:24 pm

Was just saying to my wife today, wish that PA had free shipping over a certain amount... their shipping prices kill most deals if you don't live near a store.

The first rule of RFD is, you do not talk about RFD.

The second rule of RFD is, you DO NOT talk about RFD.

Sep 30th, 2019 11:31 pm

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gumby: Deal Addict; Sep 22, 2005; 3903 posts; 3063 upvotes; Ottawa

Sep 30th, 2019 11:31 pm

Thanks OP, will pick up a couple more. I have one of these, not the exact Powerfist brand but looks almost identical, it's the only one still working after all others have come and gone. Works in all temperatures, no batteries required. Simple is best for this tire gauge.

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Oct 1st, 2019 3:38 am

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ATOMANTMAN: Member; Mar 11, 2019; 315 posts; 283 upvotes

Oct 1st, 2019 3:38 am

Headbeancounter wrote: ↑ Why is pressure lock feature useful?

Because you cannot always view the dial due to stem orientation so it keeps record of last reading.

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Oct 1st, 2019 11:16 am

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andreid: Deal Addict; Jul 26, 2006; 2311 posts; 674 upvotes

Oct 1st, 2019 11:16 am

Digital is the way to go as this is too small to read and imprecise.

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Oct 1st, 2019 11:36 am

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vik56in: Sr. Member; Aug 5, 2012; 656 posts; 477 upvotes; MISSISSAUGA

Oct 1st, 2019 11:36 am

andreid wrote: ↑ Digital is the way to go as this is too small to read and imprecise.

Thumps up.

"You have more chances of getting hit by a lightning or getting eaten by a shark than actually winning a lottery"

Oct 1st, 2019 1:01 pm

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some1not [OP]: Deal Addict; Jan 27, 2011; 2603 posts; 1786 upvotes; Toronto

Oct 1st, 2019 1:01 pm

andreid wrote: ↑ Digital is the way to go as this is too small to read and imprecise.

I agree. But our cold winters kills the battery of digital gauges. Most likely i will never go back to using digital ones and for this price one cant go wrong and I'm not too worried if i am .25lbs off in pressure I'm not driving an F1 car in a race.

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Oct 1st, 2019 1:11 pm

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story: Deal Addict; Mar 15, 2005; 1952 posts; 681 upvotes

Oct 1st, 2019 1:11 pm

TomLafinsky wrote: ↑ Why use a gauge when you should be able to take a look at your tires with your own eyes and tell if it is missing pressure???

It's unobservable between 30 and 33 psi and it does make a difference when driving.
What car do you drive for you think have their point of view?

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Oct 1st, 2019 1:15 pm

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gr8dlr: Deal Guru; Sep 1, 2005; 12889 posts; 7614 upvotes; Markham

Oct 1st, 2019 1:15 pm

some1not wrote: ↑ I agree. But our cold winters kills the battery of digital gauges. Most likely i will never go back to using digital ones and for this price one cant go wrong and I'm not too worried if i am .25lbs off in pressure I'm not driving an F1 car in a race.

The Markham store has a whole shopping cart full of these...right to the top so I'm guessing they expect a lot of sales.

I'll pass. I have a digital one and haven't changed the battery in some time.

We're all bozos on the bus until we find a way to express ourselves...

Failure is always an option...just not the preferred one!

Oct 1st, 2019 1:17 pm

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rvd: Sr. Member; Mar 12, 2006; 502 posts; 130 upvotes; Calgary

Oct 1st, 2019 1:17 pm

TomLafinsky wrote: ↑ Why use a gauge when you should be able to take a look at your tires with your own eyes and tell if it is missing pressure???

Is this real life ? smh.

Heatware

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Oct 1st, 2019 1:27 pm

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some1not [OP]: Deal Addict; Jan 27, 2011; 2603 posts; 1786 upvotes; Toronto

Oct 1st, 2019 1:27 pm

TomLafinsky wrote: ↑ Why use a gauge when you should be able to take a look at your tires with your own eyes and tell if it is missing pressure???

Damn...you must of been trained by some jedi tire master!

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Oct 1st, 2019 2:35 pm

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ajdeals: Member; Feb 2, 2015; 463 posts; 709 upvotes; Calgary, AB

Oct 1st, 2019 2:35 pm

RFD is hilarious .. I don't need this tire gauge deal but I'll chime in saying I prefer the digital ones .. or I don't need one at all because my dealer checks for me

LOL

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Oct 1st, 2019 2:40 pm

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Dinamo2016: Sr. Member; Sep 13, 2016; 615 posts; 879 upvotes; GTA

Oct 1st, 2019 2:40 pm

TomLafinsky wrote: ↑ I must have 3 or 4 of those gauges. Both digital and mechanical. I have used them decades ago and stopped using them when I realized I only needed to take a look at all four tires when tires are cold and I know right away if more pressure is needed. I guess I learned from using the gauges decades ago. And haven't used one in decades. I go to the dealer and they occasionally check the pressure and it is always fine.

I currently own 4 vehicles... But right now I'm using the LX460 because I need a lot of space for my dog.

I find that after eyeing the tires it helps to give them a kick just to make sure. Seriously this is a good deal. I picked one up a year ago when it was on sale too.

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Oct 1st, 2019 4:25 pm

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sggongshow: Newbie; Dec 7, 2013; 43 posts; 64 upvotes; Vancouver

Oct 1st, 2019 4:25 pm

For those in the boonies called Calgary. North location apparently has a few hundred.

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Oct 1st, 2019 5:14 pm

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bombdiggity: Banned; Dec 8, 2007; 2666 posts; 2356 upvotes

Oct 1st, 2019 5:14 pm

There's some tomfoolery going on in this thread.

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