6/20/2010

Michelin Brand 12273 "Michelin Man" Digital Tire Gauge with Key Chain Review

Michelin Brand 12273 'Michelin Man' Digital Tire Gauge with Key ChainThis is one of the inexpensive MSI "Accutire" strain-gauge pencil gauges (perhaps an MS-4820B, cut in half?), wrapped up in a cute little Mr. Bibendum shroud.("Mr. Bibendum" is the actual name of the Michelin Man.)In this case, "inexpensive" isn't pejorative: this gauge functions just fine, and (at least while new) seats on the valve without leaking -- which is the biggest failing of cheap gauges.(Note the MS Accutire gauges get mixed reviews on this score, so these Michelin versions may vary too.)It's both: (a) cute enough, and (b) small enough, to live in your Mazda Miata's glove box!

The description lacks measurements: it's between 3" and 4" long, and the feet are roughly twice the width of the valve seat (i.e. about as wide as a ball chuck).The description also has optimistic marketing-speak: the display is NOT "large"; it fits in half the width of Mr. B's chest!(No back light on the LCD, if you were wondering.)Look at the second photo comparing the size of Mr. B to a modern alarm-key -- that's accurate.BUT the hand and the wheel are very misleading!The hand must be some tiny female, and the wheel can't be over 13", or maybe foreshortened.Comes in a blister-pack.

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Product Description:
The Michelin Man "BIB" Key chain gauge is a handy gauge that is always ready to go and as convenient as your car keys. It is easy to use and easy to read. With a pressure range up to 99 PSI this gauge is perfect for the daily commuter orthe 1 ton pick-up truck.Driving with correctly inflated tires is important for several reasons: increased safety, reduced tread wear, improved handling and ride performance and better fuel economy.

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