This hose has a higher pressure per square inch than you will find at truck stops. Much more flexible. I hope it stays that way in the colder months. At first it smells like rubber. So let it go for a day or so. If you are sensitive to smell. Supplied with straight chuck. My important! quality goods. I like it much better than the ones I bought at the rest stop. If you are a trucker. With this article and manometer you save a multiple. buy one