Can I get bigger tires for my golf cart?
Bigger tires are available for golf carts which were lifted by lift kits. Don’t take a chance in driving worn-in and dilapidated wheels when you can have a complete collection of premium and upscaled replacement tires.
What are golf cart tires and wheels?
Although, golf cart tires and wheels have much in common with their larger scale automotive cousins, there are also many attributes which are unique to the golf cart, utility vehicle, and low speed electric vehicle industries. Modern golf cart tires are tubeless and come in a wide variety of sizes and tread patterns.
How much should tire pressure be on a golf cart?
According to Fuel Economy, Tire pressure is very crucial to preserve the longevity of the tire’s life. The appropriate tire pressure is usually provided and visible on the tire’s sidewall and will change on the models and brands of golf cart tires. 15 to 25 PSI (pounds per square inch) is the normal range for most golf car tires.
What is the Max tire size on a club car golf cart?
What is the Max Tire Size on Non-Lifted Club Cars? Stock Club Car golf carts without a lift can fit 18.5” tires. Here’s a link to our Club Car Tires for reference. What is the max tire size on a lifted Club Car? 3" Lift - Up to 20" Tire. 4" Lift - Up to 22" Tire. 5" Lift - Up to 23" Tire. 6" Lift - Up to 23" Tire
How much faster will a golf cart go with larger tires?
Larger tires, for example, tires over 20”, with give you a very noticeable increase in speed. Most drivers report they get an extra 4mph with larger golf cart tires installed.
Does a lifted golf cart ride smoother?
Sometimes a golf cart rides poorly because it needs to be lifted. If you are continually going over rough terrain, you may want to consider putting a lift kit on your cart. When you do this, you will be able to use larger tires better suited for this type of thing.
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.
Can you put bigger tires on a golf cart?
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.
Does lifting a golf cart make it faster?
Some golf cart owners with a true need for speed will opt to use a lift kit or block lift so that they may install even larger tires. This may add a bit of expense, but a lot of extra speed.
What size lift should I put on my golf cart?
A 6” golf cart lift is the most popular lift kit on the market as it gives you the highest clearance over rough/rugged terrain AND can typically accept a 23” all terrain tire (basically, the meatiest, tallest tire you can get). 3” golf cart lift kits usually are not big enough to add the big rough tires.
Do bigger tires affect performance?
If you choose bigger wheels, you will improve the stability of your car and the range of braking distance will be shortened; A larger diameter means that the wheel will be heavier and consequently speed will be slightly compromised during acceleration (depending also on the torque of the car);
Why are larger tires better?
Simply put, the larger your tire, the more of a grip your vehicle has on the road. As a tire's width increases, it covers more surface area on the road. According to iSee Cars, this increase in contact with the pavement gives your vehicle more to hold onto, increasing its handling and ability to maneuver.
What keeps a golf cart from going fast?
We also recommend keeping your battery clean of buildup or corrosion. Believe it or not, clean batteries make your golf cart run better. A massive buildup of corrosion can cause your golf cart to run slow. Also, it's important to note that you should replace your battery cables when moving to a brand new battery.
How can I make my golf cart more stable?
Drop Spindle kits are used to replace and increase the golf cart spindle size and length. This can give your golf cart a wider stance, and increase the stability. The wider stance is perfect for those looking to fit those big off-set wheels on your cart, which in turn, can allow you to add wider and taller tires.
Is 30 mph fast for a golf cart?
Depending on how far you want to go on a full charge, you might want a 40mph or a 30mph golf cart. At top speed, most golf carts do around 14mph. However, with the advent of street legal golf carts and modifications, it is possible to go 35mph and above.
How can I make my EZ Go gas golf cart faster?
One way to increase the speed of EZ Go golf carts is to incorporate an octane booster when you fill the tank. The cart will have more pick-up, and it could gain as much as 5 mph. A different approach is to take out the throttle linkage governor on the carburetor.
What is a golf cart tire?
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.
Why are golf cart wheels so popular?
Golf cart wheels are becoming more popular in the custom golf cart industry, and for good reason. They make the golf cart stand out, and add a level of awesomeness that turns heads when it rolls down the road.
What Makes for Great Tires?
The quality of rubber and beads (the steel belt in the tire) are going to directly affect the quality of your golf cart tire. We recommend choosing a tire from a trusted manufacturer that has dedicated their business to providing those with the best golf cart tires. Below we list some of our favorite companies that make golf cart tires.
What are knobby tires?
Knobby Tires – Knobby tires can come in hundreds of different tread patterns. Most of the differences are very slight, but the shapes of the knobs will help you depending on the terrain they are being used in. Sand Tires – These are going to be a little different from your standard golf cart tires.
What does it mean when a golf cart tire is DOT approved?
DOT Approved. If your tires are DOT approved, this means that they are certified through the Department of Transportation. The treads are designed for road use, and will come in sizes such as 8”, 10”, 12” and 14” for your golf cart wheels.
How much air pressure does a golf cart tire need?
Generally golf cart tires run around 20-22 PSI. This of course will change depending on the tire and the amount of air that it’s rated for.
How long do golf cart tires last?
Depending on the amount of use they get, and how hard you ride, tires will last anywhere between 2 and 4 years.
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 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.
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 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.
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 size tires do golf carts use?
So the average golf cart uses an 18 inch tall tire, with a width of 8.5 inches and fits on an 8 inch wheel. Not all golf cart tire sizes are measured this way though. You may also see them listed as 205/50-10—similar to an automotive tire. In this method the first number represents the tire's width in millimeters.
How to measure golf cart tires?
In this method the first number represents the tire's width in millimeters. The second number is the measurement of the sidewall in relation to the width, which is called the aspect ratio. The sidewall is measured as a percentage. So in this example the height of the sidewall is equal to 50 percent of the width of the tire. The last number is the size of the wheel the tire will fit on; and that number is in inches. A 205/50-10 is equivalent to an 18x8-10 tire as seen here on the Ocelot P820 Golf Tire.
What type of tires are used on golf carts?
A golf cart that has not been lifted usually has low-profile tires—turf/street style tires like this Tyre Guider GF04. These come in different sizes, but overall, they are thinner and good for use with dry, paved roads. The tires have stiffer sidewalls, and when combined with a better grip on smooth terrain, there is more wheel control and response. Low-profile tires are efficient and quick. The majority of the time you'll see low profile tires with the automotive style measurement (e.g. 205/50-10)
What are the different types of golf cart tires?
There are two basic types of golf cart tires: turf/street tires and all terrain tires.
How to measure tire size?
Stand the tire up and take a measurement from the top of the tire all the way down to the floor (with the tire laying down flat measure directly across the center from edge to edge) this is the tire height/overall diameter. Next measure, the width of the tire by measuring across from one side of the tread to the other. Now measure the diameter of the center hole—or the wheel if your tire is mount ed to determine wheel size. The style of the tire you are looking for, all terrain or turf/street tires, will usually determine whether you need to put those measurements into inches or millimeters.
What are all terrain tires?
They are also decent on the street, however with their higher profile design they can feel a bit less planted than low profile tires. With the added height that all terrain tires provide they will help give your golf cart more clearance when you venture off road. Aside from their ability to travel across a variety of surfaces, many people like to install all terrain tires on their golf cart because they like the look and customized appearance they provide. If you spend the majority of the time using your golf cart for golfing, you probably don't want to have all terrain tires—unless you enjoy getting harassed by the course marshal. Additionally, all terrain tires are quite a bit larger and are available in larger sizes than most turf/street style golf cart tires. With bigger all terrain tire sizes comes limitations, meaning you may need to make modifications in the form of a lift kit to gain clearance if you want to install tires that are quite a bit larger than a stock golf cart tire.
How to check tire tread depth?
Similar to other vehicles, tire tread wears down and leads to less stability on driving surfaces. A quick way to check for tread depth is with the quarter test . Insert a quarter down into the tread groove, keeping George Washington's head upside down when inserted and facing you .
How big are golf tires?
Factory golf car tires are usually 18 inches tall, 8.5 inches wide, and has an inner bead diameter of 8 inches.
How big of tires do you need for a plain jain golf cart?
You can dress-up your plain-Jain golf cart by using 14-inch, 12-inch, 10-inch, or 8-inch tires and wheels. Bigger tires are available for golf carts which were lifted by lift kits.
When do you replace old golf cart tires?
If it’s already worn out and is compromising your safety and riding comfort.
What wheels can you choose for the wheel tire combo?
There is actually a long list of wheels you can choose from. Most golf cart tires providers have a list which you can just choose from. In choosing your ideal 12-inch golf cart combo, you can take note of these tips. For Non-Lifted Golf Carts, these are the tire sizes you can choose from:
What is included in the golf cart tire package?
This wheel and tire package comes in a set of 4 mounted golf cart wheels and tires combination. Also, the package includes 16 chrome lug nuts, and 4 center caps. Please note also that this combination only fits lifted carts, is an ET-25 offset, and has a 4×4 bolt pattern on its gun metal wheels.
What is the tread pattern on a golf cart?
One of the most common golf cart tire tread is directional. You have to be extra careful in mounting these kinds of tires and in placing them on the appropriate sides so that you’ll allow the treads to rotate in a forward manner. Another common tread pattern is called sand tires.
What are the lug nuts on golf tires?
Lug Nuts and Center Caps. Most of the golf tire car manufacturers have lug nuts and center caps which comes in a variety of colors and size s. Reputable and reliable golf car tire stores often stock the most trustworthy and the best manufacturer of these tire and rims combo.
What size tires are 20x8.5-10?
The modern equivalent of a 20x8.5-10 is going to be a 205/65-10 which is going to be approximately 20.8 inches tall and 8.3 inches wide which will be 2.8 inches taller and nearly the same width as what you have now. We have several tire and wheel combos in this size. I have included a link to the options for you. For example we have # AM3H370 which is rated for 1,100 pounds at 50 psi.#N#These are technically trailer tire and wheel combinations but could theoretically work on your Club Car if there is enough space for a taller tire.
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What size tires do golf carts need?
The most standard golf carts need an 18” tall tire with an 8” width. The standard golf cart tire size is typically 18” tall by 8” to 8.5” wide. However, some golf carts will require slightly different ...
How to measure golf cart tire size?
First, take a tape measure and record the height of the tire (from the top to the floor at the widest point), the width of the tire tread, and the diameter of the tire.
How many spokes are in a golf cart rim?
Golf cart rims come in standard tire sizes from 8” to 12” with the number of spokes ranging anywhere from 4 to 14. If you care more about the appearance rather than the functionality of the rim, you may want to consider getting a wheel cover – which is bolted onto the exterior of the tires to give it a custom rim appearance without the extra cost and hassle of installation.
How to tell if golf cart tire is offset?
In order to determine your golf cart tire’s offset, look at the factory tires to see if the measurement is already printed. Typically, it will be labeled with the letters “ET” along with the number of millimeters.
What is 205 in golf cart tires?
The “205” refers to the width of the golf cart tire in millimeters (which equals 8”).
Why do people use golf carts?
Many people use them on large pieces of property or to simply drive around the neighborhood. Golf carts are also commonly used by hunters and outdoor enthusiasts to haul equipment or explore nature. The tires on your golf cart play an important role in the safety and comfort of your ride.
What are all terrain tires?
All-terrain golf cart tires are designed with a smoother, shallow tread for driving on soft turf and roads, but still offer enough traction to take things off the road, such as on the beach or loose dirt trails. These tires are not as heavy-duty as off-road tires, so they are recommended for light off trail driving.
