INFRARED THERMOMETER CHECKS
How many spots on a tire and wheel do you check, and what do they tell you ? Here are the ones that I check: Check spots and what I think they tell me, link
Forum Discussion
TomHaycraft wrote:
How do the infrared thermometer checks compare / correlate with the temperature readings from TPMS monitors?
I can see the infrared readings differentiating bearing vs tread temps (once stopped). If bearings are going bad, will the TPMS monitor pick up an elevated temperature prior to self-destruction of the bearing?
To that extent, I use the primitive "hand on center of hub" method to pick up on general comparisons from one wheel to another while stopped and a TST 507 TPMS while motoring down the road.
I admit to not being familiar with TPMS, yet I think that that may be the way to go.
The quick dashboard readout is certainly appealing, yet, I wonder if it can tell me about the information listed below ?
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Tire tread = If it’s hot, a tread may be about is about to blister and separate. A close inspection is in order.
Tire sidewall= If it’s hot, the sidewall is flexing and the tire is probably low.
Brake drum= If it’s hot, there may be a brake shoe dragging.
Bearing hub= If it’s hot, the bearing is wearing and likely needs immediate replacement.
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Our dually and fiver have 10 tires like most I expect. Will most TPMS give information for 10 tires ?
