Accutire MS-5520B RV & Truck Gauge large LCD w/.5 resolution 0 - 150 PSI

by Accutire

Product Features

• 0 150 PSI Range
• Extra large LCD with .5 Resolution
• Extra Long Handle for Dual Tires
• Sure Grip Rubber handle
• Comes with storage pouch

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00080QHM2
• Item model number: MS-5520B
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #24,730 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive)
  • #59 in Automotive > Tools & Equipment > Tire & Wheel Tools > Tire Gauges
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

The MS-5520B from Measurement LTD is a professional quality tool that makes checking your fleet's tire pressure a snap. Driving with correctly inflated tires is important for several reasons: increased safety, reduced tread wear, improved handling and ride performance and better fuel economy.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Almost perfect, October 27, 2005

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S. Pelham (Maryland USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Accutire MS-5520B RV & Truck Gauge large LCD w/.5 resolution 0 - 150 PSI (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought this tire gauge specifically to check the tire pressure of my F350 dually. The factory installed steel extenders made using pencil type gauges or other digital gauges impractical, particularly for checking the inner and outer rear tires. Even though this gauge is sold for 'dual rear wheel trucks', I had to bend the steel tube about 5 degrees so it could make solid contact with the inner tire inflation stem. Once it was bent, the gauge worked perfectly! NOTE: I had friends at a machine shop bend the steel tube for me, it was too stiff to bend by hand or in a vice. The gauge has big digits that are easy to read, even without my cheater glasses. The air release button on the handle is convienent to use - even though I first thought it was for the display. I have found it best to test the pressure, add more air than needed and then slowly release it using a combination of the button and disengaging and reengaging the gauge and testing until you get the desired tire pressure. I found that if I failed to disengage and then reengage the tire pressure gauge, it tended to give me the same reading without resetting. The guys at the garages always 'OHHHH and AHHHH' when I open the case and pull out this impressive tool. It was well worth the money and Amazon had the best price of the various sites I visited while price shopping. Oh, yea, I had to cut the plastic case a tad to allow for the bent tube to properly fit in the case so it would close.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Gauge Failed after minimal use., October 23, 2009

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Art "Videographer" (Flushing, MI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Accutire MS-5520B RV & Truck Gauge large LCD w/.5 resolution 0 - 150 PSI (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought this product two years ago to check the pressure in my motorhome tires. It appeared to be a rugged, quality product which I thought would work well. Unfortunately, I was mistaken, and wish I would have never purchased it. Due to its construction, it is very hard to use on dual rear wheel tires to obtain an accurate reading. The bleed valve which I thought was a clever idea, never worked properly, and if you overfill a tire and have to release pressure, I still had to do it the old way. The gauge started leaking air where the weaved metal hose attaches to the handle, and is now useless. I would not recommend this product due to its poor design and quality.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Stopped working after a year, November 30, 2008

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D. Bailey "Porsche guy" (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Accutire MS-5520B RV & Truck Gauge large LCD w/.5 resolution 0 - 150 PSI (Tools & Home Improvement)

Mediocre tire gauge that quit working after 1 year. Replaced the batteries to no effect. Will attempt to return it to this company, but from other posts, it looks like nothing will happen as they seem unresponsive.