We generally recommend using a 22 x 11.00 x 10 off-road knobby type tire on a negative offset 10″ golf cart wheel for most lift kit applications, although you can get as large as you like (at your own risk, of course).
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What size tires can I put on my Yamaha golf cart?
Stock Yamaha DRIVE / G29 golf carts that have not been lifted can fit up to 20” tires (as long as there is no added weight in rear from rear seat kit/cargo box/etc.) Stock Yamaha G19-G22 golf carts that have not been lifted are able to fit at max 18.5” tires. Check out our large golf cart tire supply of Yamaha Tires for reference.
What is the size of a golf cart wheel?
Golf cart wheels are generally 8″-14”across at the bead seat and 7-8″ across from flange to flange. Most have a lug pattern which is commonly referred to as a “4 on 4” style.
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.
What is the Max tire size on an 8” wheel?
A standard 8” wheel will generally have an 18” tire, but this can vary a bit. Again, the wheel size is like the doughnut opening of the tire (8 inches), and the ground to top of the tire is how tall the tire is (18 inches). What is the Max Tire Size on Non-Lifted Club Cars? Stock Club Car golf carts without a lift can fit 18.5” tires.
What size tires can I put on my Yamaha golf cart?
Yamaha Golf Carts: Non-lifted (stock) Yamaha golf carts can fit 215/40-12 tires (18.5") max. Non-lifted (stock) Yamaha Drive / G29 carts are able to fit up to 20.0" tires max.
Can I put bigger tires on my Yamaha golf cart?
All non-lifted golf carts can take 18.5" tall tires, but some can take a little bigger, i.e., EZGO & Yamaha Drive can take 20" without a lift. What High Profile / All-Terrain style tires/wheels can I put on Lifted Golf Carts? Lifted golf carts can fit ANY 8” tire, low profile OR high profile.
Can I put larger wheels on my golf cart?
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How big of tires can you put on a stock golf cart?
Non-lifted (stock) Club Car golf carts can fit any 18" tall all terrain tires (18x8-8" or 18x8-10") max without a lift kit. Any taller tires (20x10-10, 20x10-12, 23x10. 5-12, etc.) will require a lift kit.
Will my golf cart go faster with bigger tires?
The larger surface area of the bigger tires and wheels increases the maximum possible miles per hour. In some cases, this can be a boost of 300%! The bigger the tires, the better the speed.
How much faster do you go with bigger tires?
You might ask: do bigger tires make your speedometer faster? The answer is no. Tire size and speedometer accuracy are directly linked to each other. Up-sizing, or installing a taller tire, will lead to a speedometer reading that is slower than your actual speed.
What size are golf cart wheels?
GOLF CART WHEEL SIZES EXPLAINED Golf cart wheels come in 4 standard diameters: 8”, 10”, 12”, and 14”.
How do I make my Yamaha gas golf cart go faster?
0:005:15Yamaha G29 Drive Golf Cart Governor Adjustment - MORE SPEED!!YouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipItself by tightening this nut down you're putting more pressure on the spring. So that the governorMoreItself by tightening this nut down you're putting more pressure on the spring. So that the governor has to work harder to pull back on the throttle.
How fast does a Yamaha golf cart go?
Most electric golf carts are faster than gasoline golf carts. Although, new gasoline and electric golf cart versions of Yamaha all have the same top speed. The top speed of both versions of Yamaha golf carts is 19 mph (31 kph).
Why does my golf cart ride so rough?
Your golf cart ride can be rough because of tire problems, suspension problems or issues with the transmission. Tire Problem: Incorrect air pressure and wrongly aligned tires are two key tire-related problems that can trigger rough golf cart rides.
How do you measure a golf cart wheel?
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Are all golf cart wheel bolt patterns the same?
Whether you own a Club Car, Columbia, E-Z-GO, Harley Davidson, Par Car, Star EV, or Yamaha golf cart, they all have standard bolt patterns for the wheels they roll on. Unlike cars or trucks it is quite easy to pick out a wheel or rim that will fit your golf cart.
What does 10 mean on a golf cart?
The second number, which is 10, means that the complete width of the tire is 10 inches . And finally, the last digit, which is 10, means that the length of the wheel is 10 inches. If you have scanned through this whole section, then, we believe, from now on, you will never miss the reading of any tire size. Read more: GOLF CART BATTERIES.
What is 205 in tire?
205 is the tread width of the tire in millimeter. The second number, which is 50, suggests the aspect ratio of the tire. The final number, which is 10, suggests the complete length of the tire. The third number measures the length in inches.
How tall is an 8" wheel?
Again, the wheel size is like the doughnut opening of the tire (8 inches), and the ground to top of the tire is how tall the tire is (18 inches).
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.
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.
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.
Why rotate golf cart tires?
Rotate Tires Regularly - Uneven weight differences between the front and rear of the golf cart can cause wear and tear. Keeping your tires rotated periodically keeps them as even as can be, thus cutting down on the wear and tear. This is best for golf cart tires.
How long do golf cart tires last?
Generally, golf cart tires last 2-3 years. Here are a few things that will help to prolong the life of your golf cart tires: 1 Proper Ply/Tread - Make sure that you’re selecting the proper ply/tread for the terrain where you’ll be driving. For example, you won’t want to buy 2 ply tires if you’re going offroading. 2 Rotate Tires Regularly - Uneven weight differences between the front and rear of the golf cart can cause wear and tear. Keeping your tires rotated periodically keeps them as even as can be, thus cutting down on the wear and tear. This is best for golf cart tires.
What does offset mean on a golf cart?
An offset wheel means the hub mounting surface is not centered. On a golf cart with wheels that are offset, the tire/wheel assembly will be either close together or farther apart compared to wheels that are centered, depending on whether the wheels have a positive or negative offset.
Sizing
Modern golf cart tires are tubeless and come in a wide variety of sizes and tread patterns. All tubeless golf cart tires have a thick ‘bead’ at the inner diameter of the tire on each side and air pressure pushes the bead against the wheel to form an air tight seal.
Tire Pressure
Your golf cart’s tire pressure is critical to long tire life. Proper tire pressure is usually indicated on the sidewall and will vary between brands or models of golf cart tires. Most golf car tires use somewhere between 15 to 25 PSI (pounds per square inch) with an average of about 20-22 PSI.
Tire Tread Patterns
Golf cart tire tread patterns vary from smooth (no tread at all) for greens mowers to straight rib and sawtooth for golf, turf, and street, to every type of knobby imaginable for off-road, mud, sand, and lifted application. We carry a full line of golf cart tires in our online store for golf/street use and for all types of off-road terrain.
Golf Cart Wheels
The rubber tires just described are useless without a golf cart wheel to which it is mounted. Golf cart wheels are generally made from steel or aluminum and can be painted or chromed. Wheels have rim flanges at their outer edges that provide a ‘seat’ for the ‘bead’ of the golf cart tire and a small hole for the valve stem.
What is offset on a wheel?
Wheel offset is the distance from the mounting surface of the wheel to the true center line of the rim. A positive offset means the mounting surface of the wheel is positioned in front of the true center line of the rim / tire assembly. This in effect brings the tire in to the fender well more.
What is a hub bore?
Hub Center Bore: Relates to the center hole in the wheel that centers the wheel on the hub of the car. Since most wheels are mass produced, they have a large center bore to accommodate several different vehicles. If this is the case, it is recommended that you use a hub ring. Hub rings are hard plastic or metal ring that fits between the wheel and the vehicle. This centers the wheel perfectly on the hub ensuring that there is no run out when the wheel is installed on to the vehicle. Without hub rings it is possible to get vibrations even if the wheel / tire assembly is perfectly balanced.
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 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).
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.