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Originally Posted by ShrimpBurrito
Much to some people's surprise, including my own at first, sun shining on the tire can have a significantly effect the tire temperature, and/or the temperature of the sensor. Are you riding with the higher temp tire in the sun? That could easily explain the differential.
Dave
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I agree 100%. The sunnyside tire is always warmer than the shadyside tire. Never been a problem.
On the other hand, if the shadyside tire is warmer, I think the increased-pressure test is in order. Are you running 14 inch tires? They will be more sensitive to loading. And are both tires the same age (according to the sidewall marking), and from the same brand and country of manufacture (also on the sidewall)? Tire manufacturers have been making a lot of changes in those areas in the last few years.
And finally, the temps you are reporting - 34 and 55 - are truly COLD. Although I have an infrared thermometer, I really trust the touch test more. Do the tires feel anywhere near WARM? When the sidewall temp gets to the point where it is almost painful to my fingers, I start worrying. Anything cooler - warm but not hot - is A-OK.
Bill