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 got into the habit of checking tire temps with an IR thermometer (Harbor Freight) as a general sign of tire pressure. After having a wheel bearing overheat, I also started checking brake drum temps. As long as all were within a few degrees of each other (sunny side is usually warmer), things were assumed to be fine.
However, we experienced a tire tread separation (no blowout) about 15 minutes after checking temps in a rest stop. No indication of overheating. No noticeable road hazard; two years and less than 17K miles on tires.
Moral of the story, Checking temps is a good thing to do, but no guarantee that things can change quickly.
However, we experienced a tire tread separation (no blowout) about 15 minutes after checking temps in a rest stop. No indication of overheating. No noticeable road hazard; two years and less than 17K miles on tires.
Moral of the story, Checking temps is a good thing to do, but no guarantee that things can change quickly.
