Why check temp on tires? Really necessary?
So I have read a few times now on this forum that people will check the temp of the tires with a laser infrared. I'm guessing this is to prevent blowouts due to rubbing brakes? Is this really ne...
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I have an IR gun and as a crew chief for many car teams I have checked more tire temps than anybody on this forum.
Do I check them while on vacation? Nope. Never once, and I have a gun. A real nice gun.
I don't check my truck hubs for heat so why do I need to check my trailer hubs? I make sure my bearing are good to go and I do just that........go. In 35 years of towing I have never had a bearing problem.
I'm on vacation to be on vacation not gun tires like I'm at the track.
Do I check them while on vacation? Nope. Never once, and I have a gun. A real nice gun.
I don't check my truck hubs for heat so why do I need to check my trailer hubs? I make sure my bearing are good to go and I do just that........go. In 35 years of towing I have never had a bearing problem.
I'm on vacation to be on vacation not gun tires like I'm at the track.
