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scandata · 01-29-2016, 08:51 PM

1) How accurate is the DIC for showing tire pressure? I checked mine cold with a digital tire gauge and they showed 36.5, but the DIC showed them at 37 and 38 cold.

2) Can anyone suggest a pump in the $50 - $60 range that I can use at home? I'll only be using it to top off the tires when they need it, not inflating from flat. I have no preference whether it runs on the house AC or the car's cigarette lighter, just something that's reliable, easy to use, and won't take forever to add only a few pounds.

The Dutchman · 01-29-2016, 08:58 PM

Actually the DIC tire pressure (at least on my car) is pretty accurate. Only thing is that it reads 3 lbs lower than actual. Always has. If it says 33 psi then it is 36 psi spot on. It takes a while for them to adjust after the car has been sitting a while but after you drive for about 10 minutes they should read accurately (3 lbs lower than reality) but all 4 tires should read correctly.

Jackass · 01-29-2016, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by The Dutchman

Actually the DIC tire pressure (at least on my car) is pretty accurate. Only thing is that it reads 3 lbs lower than actual. Always has. If it says 33 psi then it is 36 psi spot on. It takes a while for them to adjust after the car has been sitting a while but after you drive for a about 10 minutes they should read accurately (3 lbs lower than reality) but all 4 tires should read correctly.

Who's knows if the dic is actually correct , but the gages that you use are over and above the actually pressure !?

The Dutchman · 01-29-2016, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Jackass

Who's knows if the dic is actually correct , but the gages that you use are over and above the actually pressure !?

Huh?

ghosted · 01-29-2016, 09:17 PM

We put the VIAIR 90P compressor in our vehicles at work, they're heavy duty, quiet and reliable. We use them for off-road driving in nasty conditions, which is why we went with the 90P. Here's a slightly less expensive and more car-centric compressor that's equally reliable (VIAIR 70P). I'd highly recommend this brand.

http://www.amazon.com/Viair-00073-He...air+compressor

Jenner · 01-29-2016, 09:27 PM

I don't trust the DIC too much because when I bought new wheels and left the wheels with TPMS at home it the car didn't know for like 20 miles.

The Dutchman · 01-29-2016, 09:36 PM

I usually trust my DIC although it has gotten me into trouble from time to time over the years. I say if you can't trust your DIC who can you trust?

ghosted · 01-29-2016, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by The Dutchman

I say if you can't trust your DIC who can you trust?

The only motto to live by. hahaha

FunkedOut · 01-30-2016, 12:00 AM

I bought a fairly nice gauge and found that always reads 1 pound lower than the DIC.
I decided to trust the hand held gauge.

Track day, I borrowed a couple of really nice gauges. DIC was right on with both.
Now, I trust my DIC, and know I'm a pound short when my gauge is in my hand.

Blakk11SS · 01-30-2016, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by scandata

2) Can anyone suggest a pump in the $50 - $60 range that I can use at home? I'll only be using it to top off the tires when they need it...

Regarding a pump, is the stock air compressor in the trunk not provided on the 2015's? if not, that's unfortunate.

BUMBLEBEE_SS · 01-30-2016, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Blakk11SS

Regarding a pump, is the stock air compressor in the trunk not provided on the 2015's? if not, that's unfortunate.

Exactly what I was thinking.

scandata · 01-30-2016, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Blakk11SS

Regarding a pump, is the stock air compressor in the trunk not provided on the 2015's? if not, that's unfortunate.

That never even occurred to me! I'll have to check and see what's there. I previously had a Mazda that came with a can of glorified Fix-A-Flat in lieu of a pump. I guess I'm still in that mindset.

hworth18 · 01-31-2016, 12:26 AM

My TPMS system is always anywhere from 2-4 lbs off on airpressure. My tires may be right at 36 but show 33-34 on the DIC

retmil · 01-31-2016, 03:40 PM

Ghosted - Do you have issues getting screw-on chuck on and off the valve stem? My current compressor chuck is hard to remove.
Thanks!

01-29-2016, 08:51 PM	#1
scandata Drives: 2015 2SS/RS vert, Spring Green Edtn Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 1,284	Two simple questions 1) How accurate is the DIC for showing tire pressure? I checked mine cold with a digital tire gauge and they showed 36.5, but the DIC showed them at 37 and 38 cold. 2) Can anyone suggest a pump in the $50 - $60 range that I can use at home? I'll only be using it to top off the tires when they need it, not inflating from flat. I have no preference whether it runs on the house AC or the car's cigarette lighter, just something that's reliable, easy to use, and won't take forever to add only a few pounds. __________________ 2015 2SS/RS vert, Spring Edition Green Flash (2015 - present) 2014 1LT vert, Blue Ray Metallic (2014 - 2015)

01-29-2016, 09:17 PM	#5
ghosted BCS Auto Drives: 2015 Camaro 1LS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,299 View My Garage	We put the VIAIR 90P compressor in our vehicles at work, they're heavy duty, quiet and reliable. We use them for off-road driving in nasty conditions, which is why we went with the 90P. Here's a slightly less expensive and more car-centric compressor that's equally reliable (VIAIR 70P). I'd highly recommend this brand. http://www.amazon.com/Viair-00073-He...air+compressor __________________ BCS Auto on Facebook - - - Follow me on Instagram @datv6tho & @officialbcsauto

01-31-2016, 12:26 AM	#13
hworth18 Jus' Cruzin Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS Krypton Green Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Northeast Oklahoma Posts: 1,108 View My Garage	My TPMS system is always anywhere from 2-4 lbs off on airpressure. My tires may be right at 36 but show 33-34 on the DIC __________________ “The moment you think you know what’s going on in a women’s head, is the moment your goose is well and truly cooked” -Howard Stark

01-29-2016, 08:58 PM	#2
The Dutchman Account Suspended Drives: car Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: somewhere Posts: 179	Actually the DIC tire pressure (at least on my car) is pretty accurate. Only thing is that it reads 3 lbs lower than actual. Always has. If it says 33 psi then it is 36 psi spot on. It takes a while for them to adjust after the car has been sitting a while but after you drive for about 10 minutes they should read accurately (3 lbs lower than reality) but all 4 tires should read correctly.

01-29-2016, 09:27 PM	#6
Jenner Drives: 2012 SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Placentia, CA Posts: 2,130	I don't trust the DIC too much because when I bought new wheels and left the wheels with TPMS at home it the car didn't know for like 20 miles.

01-29-2016, 09:36 PM	#7
The Dutchman Account Suspended Drives: car Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: somewhere Posts: 179	I usually trust my DIC although it has gotten me into trouble from time to time over the years. I say if you can't trust your DIC who can you trust?

01-30-2016, 12:00 AM	#9
FunkedOut Drives: Black 2010 SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: FL Posts: 447 View My Garage	I bought a fairly nice gauge and found that always reads 1 pound lower than the DIC. I decided to trust the hand held gauge. Track day, I borrowed a couple of really nice gauges. DIC was right on with both. Now, I trust my DIC, and know I'm a pound short when my gauge is in my hand.

01-31-2016, 03:40 PM	#14
retmil Drives: 2022 Wild Cherry SS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Germantown, Md Posts: 316	Ghosted - Do you have issues getting screw-on chuck on and off the valve stem? My current compressor chuck is hard to remove. Thanks!