Fowler (FOW74225500) X-Tread Digital Tire Gage

by Fowler

Product Features

• Sold Individually

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 4 x 1.5 inches ; 4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0015PI4PC
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,945 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive)
  • #45 in Automotive > Tools & Equipment > Tire & Wheel Tools > Tire Repair Tools

Product Description

Fowler feets X-Tread Digital Tire Gage quickly and accurately measures tread depth in one easy step.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It works perfectly, however...., June 29, 2009

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Kevin Lee (San Francisco) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fowler (FOW74225500) X-Tread Digital Tire Gage

There is no question that this product performs perfectly but can be better in certain areas.

I have no faults with this product because it does perform more precise than most consumers need it to be. This gauge measures down to .001mm which is much more than an average everyday consumer will need when calibrated properly.

The unit does have a 'zero' out function so that you can zero out the tool. nice little feature.

My only whine is that the product does feel a bit cheap, being made entirely out of plastic. Although it is only ~$15 bucks I wouldn't have mind spending a few bucks more to have a metal one. This is in no way the products fault, so yes I would recommend this to a friend.

Also, it comes with a protective case AND an extra watch battery.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another cool gadget for car guy or gal with a tool Jones..., June 15, 2011

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Dom Miliano (Denville, NJ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fowler (FOW74225500) X-Tread Digital Tire Gage

I have had the same old tread-depth gauge for 25 years. Purely mechanical, probably cost $2 back then and small enough to clip to your shirt pocket. But when I saw this on Amazon, I put it in my wish list and waited and waited before putting it in the cart. It was priced right but the shipping would push it above the "what the heck" level into the "will I really use it" category. In a moment of weakness one day, I decided to take the plunge. Click, click, click and pretty soon it was in my mail box.

I have tested it on my aging BMW and low and behold, I am in trouble! It is time to "re-tire..." Forget about the shipping charges, now I know I have tires that are right at the limit of safety. For my money, this gadget has already paid for itself!

It's easy to use. It's accurate and precise (i.e., the readings are reproducible) and it's seems made well enough to last a few years. I especially liked the spare battery that came with the kit.

I own a lot of cars so having a tool like this really helps.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Product works great, March 8, 2010

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Amazon Shawn (SF Bay Area, CA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Fowler (FOW74225500) X-Tread Digital Tire Gage

Works very well, easy to read gauge and thoughtful features like "HOLD" so you can get the gauge into tricky spots and measure then bring it back to your eyes to see the results.

Really happy with this purchase and not skimping and going with a non-digital/mechanical gauge. Recommended and I expect many years of service from this unit.