1/17/2010

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

This 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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