Tire pressure guage
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gwdixon
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Anything is better than nothing. Tire pressure is probably one of the most neglected maintenance items on a tractor.
I use a regular cheap auto type gauge. If you have filled tires then an expensive gauge can be corroded in no time.
You are to be commended for even asking the question since that probably means the pressure will be monitored more often.
When using a FEL you might consider putting extra pressure in the fronts.
I use a regular cheap auto type gauge. If you have filled tires then an expensive gauge can be corroded in no time.
You are to be commended for even asking the question since that probably means the pressure will be monitored more often.
When using a FEL you might consider putting extra pressure in the fronts.
woodchuckie
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With my rears calling for 20 or less and various ATVs calling for less than 10 I had to have one that reads low pressure. I've had good luck with a digital gauge that came with a 12 volt air pump I have.
After 9 years with the same JD I have fairly even wear on all 4 tires (turf), a little more on the front. Run the fronts higher at the owner manual specs for FEL use and think the extra wear may be from "certain" family members not taking it out of 4wd when not needed. Probably best not to name names.
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Any gauge will work, but I recommend an air-liquid gauge if your tires are filled. These are spring loaded to expel any liquid. However, you can only read them when they are on the tire's valve.
Not expensive (<10 bucks) and available at most dealers and tractor supply stores.
Not expensive (<10 bucks) and available at most dealers and tractor supply stores.
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I have the spring loaded from TSC...had it for a couple of years and use it frequently. Works well and has held up.
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is there a big difference? not really.. just range of the scale and how accurately you can read low pressure.
cheap car one works.... expensice low pressure liquid/air one works.
if this was a tire on an aircraft.. I'd say go whole hog and get a good one.. since it's a low speed, likely mostly off road tractor tire.. then look at the tires every morning and when in use, kick them now and then.. and occasionaly throw -some- sort of gauge on them.. maybee every month or two. The average tractor would likely be tickled to get that much attention.
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Thanks, everyone. More questions coming soon. Even after 9 yrs of CUT owning/operating I seem to learn something everytime I read this forum. Some info applies now, some may lodge in the foggy parts of my brain for future reference, never know!