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dennysbabe
Explorer
Jun 20, 2013

What is normal tire temperatures on a trailer tire

We just installed the TST 507 TPMS on our FW and are not sure what temperature setting we should use for our Goodyear Marathons. TST recommends leaving it at 158 degrees based on Michelins 180-200 temperature fill range. Any information specific to our tires that would indicate a need to change the temperature setting?

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  • fj12ryder's avatar
    fj12ryder
    Explorer III
    Jun 20, 2013
    It depends on where you're driving, pavement temperature, and ambient air temperature.

    I reset mine to 130°F. I'll reset it when I decide what is a normal tire temp for conditions. So far mine run around 115°F. I imagine that will change as the summer heats up.
  • BB_TX's avatar
    BB_TX
    Nomad
    Jun 20, 2013
    I recently installed a TST system on my 5er. First long trip showed tires ran just a few degrees above air temp on the shady side and 10 to 20 degrees above air temp on the sunny side.
    That is about the same as I saw using an infrared temp gun before I put the TST system on.
  • coolbreeze01's avatar
    coolbreeze01
    Explorer
    Jun 20, 2013
    I touch my tires and axle hubs with my bare hands comfortably. I'll have to use the temp gauge on them one of these trips.
  • SAR_Tracker's avatar
    SAR_Tracker
    Explorer
    Jun 20, 2013
    temperature during the driving time would affect the tire temp.

    load would affect the tire temp.

    inflation pressure affect the tire temp.

    or at least that's what I'd think.....

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