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'm convinced my infrared thermometer saved me a blow out along the road. I did have to change a tire on a sweltering Florida day, but at least it was in a rest area and not along I-95.
A few years ago with the TT, we made a stop just into FL and one tire was hotter than the rest. Upon closer inspection, the tread was out of round. Instead of being flat across the tread, it was donut shaped. I'm not sure just a visual would have caught it. We may have limped into Disney, but with the summer heat, I decided to change it.
A few years ago with the TT, we made a stop just into FL and one tire was hotter than the rest. Upon closer inspection, the tread was out of round. Instead of being flat across the tread, it was donut shaped. I'm not sure just a visual would have caught it. We may have limped into Disney, but with the summer heat, I decided to change it.
