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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Nearly lost a wheel off my 5er due to bearing failure. Would an IR prevented that near catastrophe? I cant be sure.
However....
After that I got an IR thermometer. A year ago toward the end of one trip, I discovered a bearing on the rear left wheel of my toad that was at 750F. I rented a flatbed to get the toad home.
I will continue to check bearing temps and tire sidewall temps every time we stop.
However....
After that I got an IR thermometer. A year ago toward the end of one trip, I discovered a bearing on the rear left wheel of my toad that was at 750F. I rented a flatbed to get the toad home.
I will continue to check bearing temps and tire sidewall temps every time we stop.
