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Accutire MS-4350B Programmable Digital Tire Gauge | 
| Brand: Accutire
List Price: $19.99
Buy New: $8.27
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Rating:  82 reviews
Sales Rank: 3
Color: Silver
Media: Misc.
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 6 x 1 x 1
MPN: MS4350B
Model: MS-4350B
UPC: 015507105660
EAN: 0015507105660
ASIN: B000B6JJUK
Release Date: October 4, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Programmable to allow recording of factory-recommended tire pressure for both front and rear tires | | • | Reads 5-99 PSI in 0.5 pound units | | • | Extra large, blue, backlit LCD screen for easy viewing | | • | Features ergonomic "easy grip" shape | | • | Comes with five-year manufacturer warranty |
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Product Description
- 5 - 99 PSI (in 1/2 lb. units) - Patent-protected Set Point programmable feature allows for recording the factory recommentded tire pressure for both front and rear tires - White LED flashlight - Audible pressure signal - Extra large blue backlit LCD - Auto off - Rubber grip handle - Ergonomic "easy grip" shape - 5 year Manufacturer warranty
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| Customer Reviews: Read 77 more reviews...
Nice Features, But Needs Homemade Rubber Gasket to Seal Properly March 13, 2006
ReviewerWhoPrefersToBeAnonymous (California)
126 out of 131 found this review helpful
The Accutire "Setpoint Tire Gauge," model MS-4350B from "MSI Sensors" (aka "MS-4350: Digital Set Point Programmable..." from "Measurement Specialties"), UPC 1550710566, has seven nice features. First, it's easy to hold. The bottom of the larger-than-usual body is rubberized, and the shape allows you to firmly press it onto a tire valve stem with a thumb. Second, there is an LED light activated by a big round button on the back. Third, the screen is backlit and the numbers are large. Fourth, there is no need to turn it on/off. Instead, you can push the nozzle onto the valve, and it displays the measurement; about 15 seconds later, it turns itself off. Fifth, it beeps when an accurate reading is taken. Sixth, the two CR2032 lithium batteries will presumably last a long time, and can be replaced if they wear out. Finally, if you keep forgetting how much air is needed, you can program separate front & rear target pressures.
UNFORTUNATELY, it's hard to obtain a solid seal on valves. It's the same problem noted here and in reviews of "Accutire MS-4000B Deluxe Backlit Lithium Digital Tire Gauge" on Amazon.com. One September 24, 2004, review there by "Crazy Dude" says "because you're pressing plastic (the gauge) against metal (the tire air stem), you must hold it perfectly flush or air will escape, making a reading difficult to get."
So to improve my gauge I more-or-less followed the instructions of "Crazy Dude," which were: "I used '3M Scotch linerless rubber splicing tape.' The thickness is important. I used .03 in. (.761mm). I wouldn't go any thicker. ... All you need to do is cut it to the diameter of the inside of the gauge's mouth, then cut out a small hole for the air hole."
Since my home has no rubber tape, I took a wide pink rubber band (from a bunch of broccoli) about 0.75mm thick. I cut a gasket about 7.5mm diameter with a 3mm hole and glued it in place. Now it works like a charm. If you have the time to make this modification, buy it from Amazon.com!
O-Ring October 23, 2007
Bill Corneth (Gilroy, CA)
42 out of 43 found this review helpful
I agree with the other reviewers who said this product needs an o-ring. I found it very difficult to get it to seal on the tire valve stem, but with the o-ring it works perfectly. (Why they don't manufacture it that way I don't know). But by getting an inexpensive o-ring from Ace Hardware you have a product that is outstanding. Another reviewer said the size o-ring he bought was 1/4 x 1/8 x 1/16. However I found this size was too small and didn't fit. I had to get 5/16 x 3/16 x 1/16, and it's a perfect fit. And with tax it cost me a mere .18 cents. An easy modification well worth it.
One of the better ones out there December 4, 2006
M Fong (MA United States)
21 out of 23 found this review helpful
It takes some getting used to in terms of getting the seal to sit right on top. So it isn't dummy-proof. The other reviewers are correct that they could have made the seal better. But once you get the hang of it (the right angle with your valve stem) it is fine. The earlier ones they made were pretty good too. But this is excelletn for the price. My only quibble is that it is a bit bulky. In this day and age, they could reduce the size a bit. And if you have an O-ring that fits, all the better.
Fix the leaking problem May 29, 2007
Irvin Rappaport (Minnesota, usa)
19 out of 19 found this review helpful
I bought an O-ring at Ace Hardware [stk no.35774B] and this ring fits perfectly into the inside of the sensor. Around the hole which makes contact with the metal tire stem. Walla ! the leak problem has stopped and one gets a very tight fit onto the stem curing the problem.
The exact size of the this rubber O-ring 1/4 x 1/8 x 1/16. [#60 O-ring]
at Ace Hardware. So one does not even need to cut or glue this thing to make it work. Give it a try! Cure the problem for sure. The part cost me
.74 cents.
 not very easy to use November 1, 2005
Angel Yang
15 out of 17 found this review helpful
i tried out this digital tire gauge and did like it at all. the nozzle doesnt cover the tire stem very well and as a result a lot of air leaks out while you are trying to read the tire pressure.
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