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Measuring Air Pressure - Air Essentials

When Measuring Air Pressure, Proper Use Of The Air Gauge Is Vital To Obtaining Accurate-And Helpful-Information
By John Hill
Photography by John Hill
Measuring Tire Air Pressure
Due to the position of the... 
   
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Measuring Tire Air Pressure
Due to the position of the valve stem, it is not always possible to get the optimal gauge position. This is not the end of the world. If you utilize the same position each time, you will minimize the hysteresis in the gauge. It is important to be as consistent as possible.
Measuring Tire Air Pressure
The tools of the trade. You... 
   
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Measuring Tire Air Pressure
The tools of the trade. You can have all the tires in the world, but if you don't set their pressures correctly, they will do you no good at all.
Measuring Tire Air Pressure
These photos show the view... 
   
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Measuring Tire Air Pressure
These photos show the view slightly to the right of the gauge, from the left of the gauge, and directly into the face of the gauge.
Measuring Tire Air Pressure
Close inspection of the photos... 
   
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Measuring Tire Air Pressure
Close inspection of the photos shows almost a 0.5-psi difference in pressure from the various views.
Measuring Tire Air Pressure
Be mindful of how you read... 
   
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Be mindful of how you read the gauge.

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