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With this in mind, tool giant Laser has launched its new Digital Tyre Pressure Gauge. And we put it to the test to see how it performs.
Pressures are measured in three scales. BAR goes from 0.15 to 7.00, psi from 2.0 to 99.5 and KPA from 20 to 680. We rated the Laser device in psi, as that is the most common scale used in the UK.
You press the switch once to turn the gauge on, and then again to select the psi setting. The button feels a little cheap, although the Laser more than makes up for this with its accuracy. We held the unit against the tyre valve on our test car, and it read 28psi. Then, we dropped it on the floor, and checked the pressure again – the reading was exactly the same.
The plastic casing feels solid enough to withstand plenty of abuse like this, and the attachment that fits the valve is well made. What’s more, the screen is clear and easy to read, too, although it would benefit from a back light – if you are having to check pressures in the dark, this device won’t be much help. Still, for its accuracy alone, it’s a useful addition to your glovebox.
Laser Digital Tyre Pressure Gauge, price: ÷£4.99, rating: 4/5, buy from: 01926 815000, www.lasertools.co.uk