How we test tyre pressure gauges
Accuracy and ease of use are key to a good tyre pressure gauge.
Last updated: 7 Mar 2020
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We test a wide range of products – from espresso machines, vacuum cleaners and irons to tents, lawn mowers and tyre pressure gauges.
How we choose what we test
Tyre pressure gauges are a comparatively small product category, so, instead of surveying manufacturers, our buyers head straight out to stores, including auto accessory shops and online retailers, and purchase whatever they can find for us to put to the test.
How we test
Performance
Our tester checks the accuracy of the gauges at 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50psi against a calibrated high-precision gauge.
Ease of use
For ease of use, we assess:
- how well the gauge fits into the hand
- how easy they are to apply to the valve
- how easy the pressure is to read in daylight
- the instructions.
Test criteria explained
The overall score is made up of:
- Performance (70%)
- Ease of use (30%)
Our test lab
We maintain a lab that is up to date with the latest reference machines and calibrated measurement tools for our testers to bring you the right results.
Related
Matthew Steen is the Director of Reviews and testing, which conducts all the testing content for CHOICE. He has worked for CHOICE for more than 20 years, from customer service to testing and content production.
Matthew is driven to work at CHOICE for its mission, and the people that it attracts, from staff to members, all dedicated to making Australia more fair, safe and just.
Matthew represents CHOICE as a council member on the Standards Australia Council. He is also responsible for ensuring CHOICE stays carbon neutral.
Matthew has a Bachelor of Humanities in Ethics from Queensland University of Technology.
Find Matthew on LinkedIn.
Matthew Steen is the Director of Reviews and testing, which conducts all the testing content for CHOICE. He has worked for CHOICE for more than 20 years, from customer service to testing and content production.
Matthew is driven to work at CHOICE for its mission, and the people that it attracts, from staff to members, all dedicated to making Australia more fair, safe and just.
Matthew represents CHOICE as a council member on the Standards Australia Council. He is also responsible for ensuring CHOICE stays carbon neutral.
Matthew has a Bachelor of Humanities in Ethics from Queensland University of Technology.
Find Matthew on LinkedIn.
