Why is it that we can put a man on the moon but we cannot make tires that hold air?  Nitrogen has improved the situation but can be a pain and also there is the added cost.  Certainly we don’t have an answer to this age old question, so we will address the more mundane subject of tire pressure gauges.  Specifically in this case, the TireTek Flexi-Pro Heavy Duty Car, Truck & Motorcycle Tire Pressure Gauge.  It is a very cool looking piece of equipment, but does it do the job?

Buy The TireTek Flexi-Pro Tire Pressure Gauge, Heavy Duty Car & Motorcycle – 60 PSI (Right Angle & Straight Chucks)

What Are The Features Of The TireTek Flexi-Pro Heavy Duty Car, Truck & Motorcycle Tire Pressure Gauge ?

Here is a list of the features and benefits of the TireTek:

• CALIBRATED to ANSI B40.1 Grade B (±2%) international accuracy standard and featuring an integrated bleed button for precise tire pressure adjustment.
• HEAVY DUTY steel construction with a reinforced rubber hose and longer internal brass joints to prevent air leakage. This gauge is perfect for any motorcycle enthusiast and is built to last.
• EASY TO USE with interchangeable straight and 90 degree angled screw on chucks, enabling you to take a reading from any angle. Ideal for any car or motorcycle with hard to reach tire valves.
• RELIABLE 0-60 psi mechanical tire gauge that DOES NOT RELY ON BATTERIES, so it will work perfectly in all weather conditions and won’t let you down.
• SAVE MONEY on fuel and keep your family safe

In our mind, there are two main concerns with a tire pressure gauge.  This is after cost of course.  The first concern is accuracy.  What is the point of checking your tire’s PSI if you are not certain that you are getting the right reading?

The second and maybe more important concern is ease of use.  It is very easy to let things slide with your vehicle maintenance  if you don’t have the proper tool or tools.  Not all tire valves are created equal nor are they all equally easy to reach.  The TireTek Flexi-Pro Heavy Duty Car, Truck & Motorcycle Tire Pressure Gauge claims to have both of these covered.  Let’s have a real world look.

Buy The TireTek Flexi-Pro Tire Pressure Gauge, Heavy Duty Car & Motorcycle – 60 PSI (Right Angle & Straight Chucks)

How Does The TireTek Flexi-Pro Heavy Duty Car, Truck & Motorcycle Tire Pressure Gauge work?

We all have our pet peeves when it comes to insuring that our tire pressure is set correctly.  Many newer vehicles come with tire pressure monitors as a standard feature.  Many of us living in the past or attached to our older vehicles do not have that luxury.  We need to get down on our hands and knees the old fashioned way.  There is nothing worse than getting yourself in the proper position and finding that either you can’t get a straight shot at the valve or you can’t see the face of the gauge when you do.

Here is why we like the TireTek.  You have both a straight and 90 degree angled chuck that are easily interchangeable.  On top of that, you have a large 2 inch high contrast dial at the end of a flexible rubber hose.  These really make a difference in tight places.

Another feature that makes this tire pressure gauge a winner is the integrated bleed valve.  Usually we just let a little air out when we have over inflated a tire and hope for the best.  With the bleed valve, you can easily and precisely get the air pressure exactly where you want it.

What Is The Bottom Line On The TireTek Flexi-Pro Heavy Duty Car, Truck & Motorcycle Tire Pressure Gauge?

If you have read this far you will know that this is a definite buy.  You can buy less expensive tire gauges for sure.  We always look at things from a long term perspective.  You may use this tool for 10 or more years.  There is a Battery Tender in our garage from the 80’s.  If this cost $10 more than a basic tire gauge and then you don’t use it, have you really saved any money?