Most of our golf cart wheels are 3+4 offset as a 2+4 or 2+5 offset pushes the wheel out from the hub and therefore the body (see image below). The second consideration is what size to choose for you cart. Obviously the larger the custom wheel the more "sparkle" and "dance" the wheels create as they turn.
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What is the difference between a golf cart tire and rim?
A golf cart tire is what you’d expect, it’s the big black rubber tire. A golf cart wheel is the metal circular part that goes inside the tire. Lastly, a golf cart rim is just another word for a golf cart wheel. What are the most popular Golf Cart Wheels or Rims finishes?
How do electric golf carts work?
In the most basic sense, your electric golf cart works by providing electric power from a battery pack to a motor that turns your wheels. Everything else involved is just a way of controlling when and how much of that power is being delivered. The battery pack is pretty basic.
What are golf cart tires made of?
The golf cart Tire is pretty much what you’d expect. It’s a big piece of black rubber that is shaped around the silver metal that supports the tire. That silver metal part is called the wheel. A rim is just another name for a wheel. So if you’re confused about the difference between rim and wheel, there is none.
What is the best offset for a golf cart wheel?
Most of our golf cart wheels are 3+4 offset as a 2+4 or 2+5 offset pushes the wheel out from the hub and therefore the body (see image below). The second consideration is what size to choose for you cart.
How does back wheel drive work?
RWD means that the power from the engine is delivered to the rear wheels and the rear wheels push the car forward. The front wheels do not receive any power and are free to manoeuvre the vehicle. Due to the weight of a RWD vehicle being more evenly spread than a FWD vehicle, creates a better balance of weight.
What is a rear differential on golf cart?
A golf cart rear axle, often referred to a differential, helps propel your Yamaha G1, G2, G8, G9, G14, G16, G19, G22, and G29 the drive gas or electric golf cart. A differential slows the rotational speed of your clutch or electric motor before it hits the rear wheels.
How does a golf cart drive?
To drive a golf cart, insert the key into the ignition, turn the key to the right, and put your seat belt on if your cart has them. Once all of your passengers are seated, use your foot to press down on the right pedal to accelerate, using mild pressure until you get a feel for how the cart handles.
Do electric golf carts have differentials?
The differential and transmission are vital to your E-Z-GO cart's smooth function. The differential transmits torque to the golf cart wheels and allows them to turn at different speeds, especially on turns and curves.
What is the differential on a golf cart?
Your differential transmits torque to the Club Car wheels and allows them to turn at different speeds. While the transmission uses internal oil pressure to change gears and efficiently transmit engine power to the driveshaft and rear axle.
Does a gas golf cart have a transmission?
All golf carts (much like cars) have a clutch, which is the part of the drivetrain that helps the put the power of the motor down through to the wheels/ground. Golf cart clutches are a part of the Continuously Variable Transmission (or CVT).
Is a golf cart hard to drive?
Although it is quite easy to operate, a golf cart is still a vehicle that, when participating in traffic, could be a potential threat for public safety if not used properly. Before you start driving it, it is best to first understand what the golf cart is and how it works.
How do you release the brakes on a golf cart?
Disengaging your parking brake is also quite simple:Sit down in your cart and start it up.Press the parking brake pedal down past where it initially “locked” when engaged.Release the brake and it should pop back up into its normal position.Press the brake further down if it does not disengage for any reason.
How does a golf cart start?
In a gasoline-powered golf cart, the engine starts when you step on the gas pedal, and it shuts off when you take your foot off the gas. That feature helps save gas, cuts down on emissions and helps keep the course quiet, too.
How do you change gears on a golf cart?
3:1118:56How to Increase Your Golf Cart Speed - Gear Upgrade Install - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipYou can start to do it going back and forth finding just a little bit and you'll eventually get itMoreYou can start to do it going back and forth finding just a little bit and you'll eventually get it loosened. To where you can just grab the gear. It is fairly heavy.
How do you put oil in a golf cart rear end?
0:282:06Yamaha Drive 2 Quietech Golf Cart Rear Diff Oil Change - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipPlug. Once your oil is done draining. And you have reinstalled your drain plug you can then removeMorePlug. Once your oil is done draining. And you have reinstalled your drain plug you can then remove the rubber fill plug this unit holds 16 ounces of gear oil they recommend an 80 90 weight.
How do you fill an ezgo differential?
0:241:112002 EZGO gas golf cart Rear differential 80/90 weight oil changeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAt the top see this yellow tab there that is a plastic plug. And you pull that plastic plug out andMoreAt the top see this yellow tab there that is a plastic plug. And you pull that plastic plug out and you fill it up with gear oil up to this hole right here.
How do you remove a rear axle from a golf cart?
1:592:59How to Remove an E-Z-GO TXT Front and Rear Axle - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThe first step is to remove the rear pin from the brake cable once this is done remove the c-clipMoreThe first step is to remove the rear pin from the brake cable once this is done remove the c-clip and slide the brake cable from the assembly.
How do you make a go kart differential?
1:184:32Go Kart Differential - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipBoth of the wheels are moving but when you have resistance on that inside wheel that outside wheelMoreBoth of the wheels are moving but when you have resistance on that inside wheel that outside wheel can start to move a lot faster. And make that corner.
Can electric golf cart be converted to gas?
An electric cart has a completely different rear axle than a gas cart and they are nowhere near compatible. The electric motor is directly connected to the axle and there is a single set of internal gears without a mechanical method of switching between Forward & Reverse.
Why should I upgrade to disc brakes?
Your Yamaha, E-Z-GO, or Club Car golf cart was designed with drum brakes, because they can handle any application of your stock golf cart.
What is a golf cart solenoid?
We did a write up on golf cart solenoids if you want to get deeper knowledge, or learn how to test them. Like I said before, a solenoid is basically a switch, but more specifically, it’s a relay, meaning that it’s a switch that uses one circuit to control another.
What is an inductive throttle sensor?
What that really means is when you push down your electric golf cart accelerator, you’re actually pushing a rod through an inductive sensor coil. The sensor coil uses this to tell the speed controller how much voltage to consume.
How do golf cart batteries work?
Batteries work by changing chemical energy into electrical energy. Different types of batteries use different types of chemical reactions to do this, but for the most part they’re all very similar. We did a whole article on golf cart batteries ...
How does an electric golf cart work?
How Does a Golf Cart Work. In the most basic sense, your electric golf cart works by providing electric power from a battery pack to a motor that turns your wheels. Everything else involved is just a way of controlling when and how much of that power is being delivered. The battery pack is pretty basic.
How many volts does a golf cart battery pack have?
The battery pack is pretty basic. It could be anywhere from 6 to 48 volts, but it’s usually 36 or 48 volts on most newer electric golf carts. The battery pack’s power is routed to the motor, but along the way, it is changed by a solenoid and a speed controller to give you only the power you’re asking for and only when you’re asking for it.
What is a speed controller?
The speed controller is essentially a variable resistor. You have them in most electrical systems. They’re a pretty simple concept. Depending on some type of input, the variable resistor will consume different amounts of energy. In the case of your golf cart speed controller, the input is the signal from your accelerator pedal.
How to remove lug nuts from golf cart?
The first thing you’ll want to do is slide a small floor jack under the chassis of the golf cart to raise it up slightly. Next, remove the lug nuts using the proper socket size and pull the wheel off of the lug studs. From there, you’ll need to use a valve stem tool to remove the valve from the tire stem.
What is a dot tire?
A DOT golf cart tire is a tire that is approved by the Department of Transportation for legal use on highways. DOT approved golf cart tires have street tread patterns. These golf cart tires come in several different sizes to fit 8”, 10”, 12”, and 14” golf cart wheels.
How much pressure should a golf cart tire be?
The sidewall of the tire tells the tale. On the sidewall of the golf cart tire, you will find the tire pressure (or PSI) that is recommended for your particular tire. Generally, it’s between 15-25 PSI.
What size tires can a golf cart fit?
Lifted golf carts can fit ANY 8” tire, low profile OR high profile. In addition, lifted golf carts can fit any high profile tire measuring at 10”, 12” or 14”. Lifted carts will be able to take 20", 22", 23" and in some cases 24" all terrain tires.
How big of a tire can you put on an EZGO golf cart?
Stock EZGO golf carts that have not been lifted are able to fit up to a 20.5” tire with ease (no rubbing), but only if there is no added weight on the back of the golf cart such as a cargo box, rear flip seat kit, etc. Adding new heavy duty leaf springs on the rear of your golf cart is highly recommend if you plan on putting that large of a tire on your golf cart. Click here for Rear Leaf Spring Kits. Basically, anything over 18.5” needs some new heavy duty leaf springs to prevent problems with friction/rubbing. Here’s a link to EZGO Tires for reference.
What is an all terrain golf cart tire?
An all terrain golf cart tire is just another term for a high profile tire or off road tire. See above for more on high profile tires and click here for some big All Terrain Tires.
What is a high profile tire?
High profile tires, also known as all terrain tires, are generally thicker and made to fit any golf cart that IS lifted (aga in, no lift kit installed). A high profile tire can be bought in several different sizes as well (8”, 10”, 12” & 14”). All Club Car EZGO and Yamaha golf carts will accept an 8” high-profile golf cart tire without a lift kit.
How tall tires can a Yamaha golf cart fit?
Non-lifted (stock) Yamaha golf carts can fit any 18" tall all terrain tires (18 x8-8" or 18x8-10") max without a lift kit.
What size tires are used on a golf cart?
The industry standard factory Golf Cart Tires that come on 99% of golf carts are 18x8.5-8" tires. Many cart owners decide to go with upgraded aftermarket wheels and tires in 10", 12", and 14" sizes... which is where the hundreds of new tire sizes/options come into play.
What is offset on golf cart wheels?
Custom wheel and tire orders usually start with the wheel. You will hear the term 3+4, 2+4 or 2+5 offset. Most of our golf cart wheels are 3+4 offset as a 2+4 or 2+5 offset pushes the wheel out from the hub and therefore the body (see image below).
What is the width of a golf cart tire?
205: This is the width of the golf cart tire ( across) in millimeters , which is about 8 inches#N#50: The ratio of the sidewall to the width (divide the first number, 205 by this number to get the ratio...the bigger the ratio, the meatier and taller the tire)#N#10: The tire size (to match wheel size you will mount on) in inches
What is the difference between a 205-30-14 and a 205-65-10?
While a 205-30-14 tire on a 14 inch wheel (3+4 offset) installed on a Yamaha Drive will be slightly slower than the 205-65-10 but the 14 inch wheel will shine more. Club Car and EZGO typically have less tire and wheel flexibility due to the body style, but there are some nice options for them as well.
Is chrome wheel brighter than other colors?
Obviously the larger the custom wheel the more "sparkle" and "dance" the wheels create as they turn. Likewise, Chrome is brighter than most other colors. But size may give way to a less comfortable ride if a low profile tire is mounted on a 14 inch wheel as an example. But the trade off may be worth it.
Drive
The drive, or primary, clutch is found on the crankshaft of the engine. A thick, heavy ‘drive’ belt is wrapped around it and links it to the driven clutch, on the differential. At rest, the drive clutch sheaves (or pulley halves) are separated enough that the drive belt rests in between the sheaves & against the center shaft of this clutch.
Driven
The other half of this system is the driven, or secondary, clutch. At rest the driven clutch sheaves are spring loaded together, so the belt sits up at the outer edge of this clutch, NOT down toward the center shaft. It, too, spins around and has a sheave that sides in & out along it’s main shaft but this clutch has no flyweights.
Belt Operation
As the drive belt forces the driven clutch sheaves to separate, the PULLING ratio of the engine changes from maximum (when the belt is at the outer edge of the driven unit) to minimum PULLING power, or top cruising speed (when the sheaves are completely apart).
Driven Issues
The driven clutch can misbehave in many ways. It has one main shaft and the sliding sheave has an internal bushing that will wear, and it has several inclined metal ramps (usually aluminum) with small plastic buttons that protect the ramps as they glide against one another.
Buttons
OK picture this: The engine revs up and the drive belt starts to ride down into the pulley faces of the driven clutch forcing them to separate. The inboard pulley half begins to slide along the main shaft compressing the spring and bringing the funky cup ends and their respective ramps up against one another.
Driven Spring
While we are on the Yamaha driven clutch another failure that occurs is almost impossible to detect but it also impairs the hill pulling power of the car. Keep looking inboard to where the funky spring cap butts up against the differential housing. The spring cap doesn’t actually touch the differential case.
