Are you leaving time on the track? Product Review: RaceSense Tyre Gauge
- Cat Lund
- 3 days ago
- 3 min read
Regularly checking your tyre temps and pressures can improve your lap times.
Taking regular tyre temperature and pressure readings is essential to perfecting your setup and lengthening tyre life.
Using the traditional gauge, pyrometer and recording data manually takes time, with every second of delay reducing the accuracy of your readings. We're taking a detailed look at the RaceSense Tyre Gauge with optional temperature probe and we explain why the RaceSense Tyre Gauge should be an essential tool for you at the track.
The RaceSense Tyre Gauge Changes The Game!
Tyre pressures and temperatures are racing’s gold. Get them right and lap times drop while tyres last longer. Normally you’d be juggling a pressure gauge, pyrometer, a notebook and a pen while rushing to capture accurate data before tyres cool.
The RaceSense Tyre Gauge changes the game. Here are six reasons why we think the RaceSense Tyre Gauge should be essential equipment in your tool box.
1) Record Pressures Fast and Accurately
Record pressures on all four tyres without pressing any buttons. The starting tyre and direction (i.e. FL, RL, RR, FR - clockwise or anti-clockwise) can be preset, as can two- and four-tyre mode. The unit has the capacity for seven vehicles, allowing for easy switching between entries for a multi-car team.
2) Some Like It Hot
Include the optional thermocouple probe and the RaceSense Tyre Gauge can record the inner, middle and outer tyre temperatures. Data captured is accurate to within +/-1º C and the unit will additionally record time, date and ambient temperature, all of which can be exported.
3) There’s An App For That
The RaceSense Tyre Gauge has a built-in phone link, allowing you to upload data in less than a second and view it in the RaceSense app. If your phone isn’t available, you can plug the gauge directly into your laptop and download a CSV file.
4) Keep Your Data Secret
Instead of displaying your pressures on the RaceSense Tyre Gauge for all to see, select OFFSET MODE. This allows you to input your desired pressures beforehand, with the unit then showing the offset from these values rather than actual pressures on the screen. Adjust pressures until you reach zero and no one will know what pressures you’re running
5) It’s Tough!
The RaceSense Tyre Gauges’s die-cast, powder-coated, water-resistant aluminium case is designed to take a beating and with its durable polycarbonate screen, this tool will be a trackside essential for many years to come….as long as someone doesn’t ‘borrow’ it in the meantime! (Pro Tip: Inscribe your name on it.)
6) Battery Life Will Not Be a Problem
The RaceSense Tyre Gauge charges, upgrades and downloads via a USB connection and a single charge will last for 24 hours when the unit is in constant use - perfect for the world’s longest endurance races!
Using the RaceSense Tyre Gauge transforms the collection of tyre and pressure data.
If you want to discuss a technical issue, review options for new equipment purchases or generally get advice about data and video capture, you can book a 30-minute telephone consultation where we can discuss your issues in detail and provide solutions. At just £20.00 + VAT for half an hour, we think this represents excellent value and we hope we can provide some insightful support for you during that time.
A 30-minute consultation with a data engineering expert could be invaluable if you’re struggling with an issue and just want a detailed conversation.
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