Michelin MN-12279 Digital Programmable Tire Gauge

by Michelin

Product Features

• Programmable Tire Gauge with White LED flashlight and storage pouch
• Display resolution is 0.1 PSI
• Program front and rear desired tire pressure--gauge remembers the desired setting
• Rubberized soft grip and die cast rugged housing
• Gauge accuracy is +/- 1% plus 0.5 PSI

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00139YMUQ
• Item model number: MN-12279
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (70 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #49 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive)
  • #3 in Automotive > Tools & Equipment > Tire & Wheel Tools > Tire Gauges
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  • #3 in Automotive > Wheels & Tires > Accessories

Product Description

The Michelin Digital Programmable Tire Gauge makes getting an accurate pressure reading quick and easy. Its large digital display is easy to read, and features 0.1 PSI resolution for accurate inflation. The on-board LED light makes checking tire pressure at night a snap. What's more, this gauge also allows you to program desired front and rear tire pressure readings for quick comparison.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

70 of 74 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Quality Tire Gauge, February 27, 2010

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Jerry N. Jaynes (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Michelin MN-12279 Digital Programmable Tire Gauge (Misc.)

This digital tire gauge is made by Accutire and is the same as their model MS 4751WC. I purchased this gauge because it is the only one I have found that measures to the Tenth of a pound. I do not like gauges that measure to a half of pound, rounding up or down. The Michelin has a nice feel in your hand and the dial is large and easy to read, even when it is dark, due to the illumination. I compared it to other quality gauges and found it to be very accurate. it comes in a very nice zippered case. If you want an accurate, easy to use and read gauge this is the one.

24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars works OK, same as Accutire MS-4751, July 4, 2008

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o-namae desu (From: the other side of forty) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Michelin MN-12279 Digital Programmable Tire Gauge (Misc.)

This gauge is the same as the MSI Accutire MS-4751WC Digital Programmable Tire Gauge. I think the "preset" buttons on both these gauges just get in the way, so I prefer the Accutire MS-5510B Racing Tire Gauge -- now that its bugs(!) seem to be worked out.

This item's price stays at list rather than getting discounted like the Accutire equivalent. (I bought mine because the Accutire one was "no longer available", and I wanted to try this form factor in case they were discontinuing it.) If you want a Michelin logo, go for it. But perhaps you might buy the Accutire one AND buy a cute little Michelin Brand 12273 "Michelin Man" Digital Tire Gauge with the savings!

41 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Dont think it is worth the money, September 8, 2010

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Michael R. Williams "M. Williams" (Houston, Texas USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Michelin MN-12279 Digital Programmable Tire Gauge (Misc.)

Pros:
-Sturdy Feeling
-Nice case
-Easy to read display
-Led flashlight could be useful

Cons:
-Expensive
-Kinda complicated to use for such a simple use
-Difficult to attach without leaking air

I pulled this out of the box turned it on and used it...No reading came up on the display. Hit some more buttons and tried again...No reading! I then had to read the instructions. It has a good sturdy feel, a nice case, but a little complicated to use to just take a tire pressure reading.

I used this on a couple of different cars once I got it to work. I found it required a bunch of pressure to take a reading without leaking air. And in two cases I had to add more air in tires that would have read properly if I would have gotten a good seal.

This is the most expensive digital tire pressure gauge I have ever owned...And so far it only gets an average rating from me.