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Post-Inflation PSI Accuracy Check

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Testing Cheap Tools That Hit or Miss: Does This $39 Inflator Measure Up?

What happens here

After the speed test, the host uses the external 'Slime Sport Gauge' digital tire pressure gauge to check the final PSI of both tires. The generic LIVOWALNY inflator, which was set to 60 PSI, actually inflated the tire to 63 PSI. The Milwaukee M18 inflator, also set to 60 PSI, inflated its tire to 58 PSI. He notes that both are inaccurate compared to the external gauge, but the Milwaukee is consistently off by -2 PSI, which allows for mental adjustment (setting it to 62 PSI to achieve 60 PSI). The generic inflator, however, over-inflated by +3 PSI and showed fluctuating readings during inflation. This further confirms Brian's review about inaccurate PSI readings.

Goal: Re-verify the accuracy of the inflators' PSI readings after inflating to a target pressure.

Tools and materials

  • Cordless Tire Inflator — Its accuracy is re-evaluated
  • Milwaukee M18 Inflator Milwaukee — Its accuracy is re-evaluated
  • Trailer Tires — The objects measured