Michelin Daira Tire Pressure Gauge, circa 1930
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Artifact Overview
Gauges like this one measured air pressure inside a motor vehicle's tires. Pushing the socket onto the tire's valve stem released a burst of air that moved the needle on the gauge, indicating the tire's pressure in pounds per square inch. Maintaining correct tire pressure improves vehicle safety, fuel efficiency, and tire service life.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Tire pressure gauge
Date Made
circa 1930
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Manufactured by Bardin for Pneu Michelin in Clermont-Ferrand, France.
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America
Object ID
2024.145.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Bill Pagel.
Material
Metal
Rubber (Material)
Bakelite (TM)
Plastic
Color
Brown
Gold (Color)
Silver (Color)
Black (Color)
Red
Cream (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 11.75 in
Width: 2.5 in
Length: 1.375 in
Inscriptions
on air inlet:
1056 / MICHELIN / FRANCE
on stem:
1064 / BARDIN / LICENCE MICHELIN
on readout dial:
DAIRA / MICHELIN / CLERMONT-Fe / BARDIN - Fabricant / MADE IN FRANCE
on back of readout dial:
MADE IN FRANCE / MICHELIN / FABRIQUE EN FRANCE
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