Thanks once again rudderrudderrat,
Can you, then, explain why we see the temperature difference even when anti-skid has not been active?
Yes, I agree that the majority of heat around the wheels is due to brake applications. I mentioned wheel bearings because, from your explanation I cannot see how autobrake alone can create ANY brake temperature differentials in a crosswind landing... as long as Autobrake is providing EVEN brake pressure to the left and right gear shouldn't the two brake temperatures be similar?
Thanks