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Sboxin · 06-08-2009, 04:58 PM

The way I understand it: front tires steering and braking in normal street driving will increase the temp more than rear -- but on the track you may/could see more equal temps. The more important temp is across the tread from inside, middle and out (tells about alignment and correct pressures) This takes the other tool - pyrometer.

IMHO the only thing the remote sensors are used for are low tire pressure and thus overheating of that tire so you know to get it fixed.

The spec Boxster pressures (29/36) should be set cold and will normally raise 3-5 pounds with driving. The raise in temp difference between front and rear should be accounted for in the Porsche spec (?) I would think...

Take care,
Ed
PS: How are the MOMO's working out?

06-08-2009, 04:58 PM	#2
Sboxin Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: AZ Posts: 105	Tire pressure vs temp The way I understand it: front tires steering and braking in normal street driving will increase the temp more than rear -- but on the track you may/could see more equal temps. The more important temp is across the tread from inside, middle and out (tells about alignment and correct pressures) This takes the other tool - pyrometer. IMHO the only thing the remote sensors are used for are low tire pressure and thus overheating of that tire so you know to get it fixed. The spec Boxster pressures (29/36) should be set cold and will normally raise 3-5 pounds with driving. The raise in temp difference between front and rear should be accounted for in the Porsche spec (?) I would think... Take care, Ed PS: How are the MOMO's working out?