RunninOnEmpty

iTrader: (5)

Why tire probe pyrometers are so expensive? Even the cheapest is around $125, and barely has as many functions as a 1980s calculator with memory recall.

Cheap temp probes for school or home projects are like $8, so what makes tire probes so different? Is it something about the actual probe itself?

The lowest and second lowest longacres differ by about $30... the difference being a protective box and a rubber cap. Seriously? This makes me wonder if it's just mark up for an expensive hobby.

Sharing your industry knowledge or experience extremely appreciated.

deezums

iTrader: (3)

I think it's bonding the thermocouple junction to something stiff enough to actually pierce a tire and the small market demand for something like that. I've used cheap probes like this with a multimeter that reads type K thermocouples, seems to work alright. Could use this with any of the thrermocouple amps you've seen on those cheap projects...

RunninOnEmpty

iTrader: (5)

You're my hero, Deezums. That's already 50% cheaper than what I couls generally find.

Mudflap

yeah, holy crap, $56 bucks for the whole shebang. Thanks!!

Davidss

They come up on ebay pretty cheap used occasionally if you are willing to wait and watch for a deal.

duthehustle93

Awesome find on the cheap probe! I use something similar (but paid a hair more) in a multimeter with a Type K adapter. It’s been working perfectly for me for a couple years now. You also kill two birds with one stone since you have a multimeter with you now if electrical problems pop up.

with that said, even at over $100 the data it’s given me has been more than worth it. Yeah it’s a rip off and money pit, but so is racing in general.

RunninOnEmpty

iTrader: (5)

Just wanted to say thanks again. Arrived from PRC, took just over three weeks to get stateside. Worked perfectly.


Inexpensive tire probe recommended by Deezums.

the.cheat

iTrader: (1)

Awesome find, I just ordered! Been sharing with friends for years.