Checking tire temps
Does anyone here use a laser thermometer to check tire temperatures? It seems to me that checking termperature rise right after pulling off the highway would be a good way to spot inflation issues wi...
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I use an IR gun every time I stop. I check tires and brake temps along with the rear end hub.
There is no set temp you will see, what you are looking for is a consistent wide variance between tires. Sunlight and wind direction will play a part.
While I am checking temps I accomplish a couple things...good walk around inspection, check tow bar connections, good exercise, hoodlums in the parking area, etc.
After you do it several times you will get a feel for what is good.
I have a IR gun that has a little red laser dot that you use to aim it.
They are about $50 give or take. Well worth the investment because you can use them for testing other things...faucet water temp, etc.
There is no set temp you will see, what you are looking for is a consistent wide variance between tires. Sunlight and wind direction will play a part.
While I am checking temps I accomplish a couple things...good walk around inspection, check tow bar connections, good exercise, hoodlums in the parking area, etc.
After you do it several times you will get a feel for what is good.
I have a IR gun that has a little red laser dot that you use to aim it.
They are about $50 give or take. Well worth the investment because you can use them for testing other things...faucet water temp, etc.
