Tire temperature

[bearcat77]

Going to buy an infrared thermometer to monitor tire temp on trailer tires. Question is, what is the normal max for the tires (windy road, hot day), and what temperature should I start to think something is wrong?

If it matters, right now I have the standard Rainier tires, but am considering upgrading.

Thanks!


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[william_mclaughlin31]

I just took our 361REQS with Rainer ST tires on its inaugural trip. I purchased an EezTire Tire Pressure Monitoring System before we left. On the way to the campground the tire pressure started at 80 psi and got as high as 96 psi. The temperature started at around 32 degrees and got as high as 80 degrees. The temperature outside was moderate 50 degrees, but the trip had several hills. I imagine that in the summer when it is 90 degrees plus the tire temperature and pressure is going to rise. What I do know is making sure the pressure is correct before the a trip is very important. I do plan on running these tires for the rest of the year and then switching out with a better brand. Take care.

[3'senough]

I have a TPMS and my tires get hover in the 100-102 range when it's 85 outside towing on the hwy. When you stop a lot the brakes bleed heat into the rims and thus increase temps in the tires. 98PSI is about my norm starting at 78 cold.

I would just go with the TPMS so you know what's going one before you pull over and it might be too late. Last year I had a brake hang up and one tire was 10 degrees more than the other. Had I not had the TPMS I would not have known.

Also if you get a blow out the TPMS goes of instantly before it's dragging further down the road ripping apart your unit.

Just my 2 cents.