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 size are golf cart wheels/rims?
Most customers buy golf cart wheels/rims in chrome, machined and polished finishes. What sizes are golf cart wheels/rims? Golf cart wheels are one of four sizes, 8”, 10”, 12” and 14”. How do you mount a golf cart tire on a wheel? The first thing you’ll want to do check the box or manual to see which way the tire tread should face.
What size tires will fit in a non-lifted 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. Non-lifted (stock) Yamaha golf carts can fit any 18" tall all terrain tires (18x8-8" or 18x8-10") max without a lift kit.
What is the offset of a rim?
The offset of a wheel will determine where the wheel sits in relation to your vehicle. Every rim has an offset that consists of 2 numbers that are measurements. The first number is the measurement (in inches) from the inside lip of the rim, to the center of the rim where the hub and rim meet.
What is a 4 3 offset?
The offset of a wheel is the distance from its hub mounting surface to the centerline of the wheel. The whole point of an offset is for the end user of the wheel to know how much in inches (4+3) or in the case of millimeter offset, how many mm the wheel will stick out or suck in from the mounting surface of the hub.
Are golf cart wheels offset?
A negative offset means the tire & wheel assemblies are situated further out from the center, and this is common practice in golf carts. All lifted golf carts require negative offset wheels. All golf cart wheels designed for off-roading have a negative offset.
What is a 3 2 offset?
The offset of a wheel is stated by reading the measurement of the inside first, then the measurement of the outside (valve stem side). For example: In the diagram below, the offset is 3+2; meaning the inside half of the wheel measured 3 inches, and the outside (valve stem side) measured 2 inches.
What does 5x2 offset mean?
The second number indicates the distance from the mounting plate to the outer bead. For example, a 5+2 offset means there is 5” from the back/inner bead to the mounting plate, 2” from the mounting plate to the outer bead.
What size are golf cart rims?
GOLF CART WHEEL SIZES EXPLAINED Golf cart wheels come in 4 standard diameters: 8”, 10”, 12”, and 14”.
What size are stock golf cart wheels?
18x8.5-8"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 a rim offset?
Wheel offset is simply the distance between the wheel's hub-mounting surface and its center plane. Positive offset means the hub-mounting surface is closer to the wheel's outboard side. Conversely, negative offset means it's closer to the inboard side.
How do you tell the offset of a rim?
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How do you know if offset will fit?
Put simply, to find if your wheels will fit your car, measure the distance from your wheel's center point to where it is mounted. This is the offset. Add that to half your wheel's width to find the back space and subtract it to find the front space. Compare this to your wheel well to see if it fits.
How much offset is 4.5 backspacing?
Backspacing to Offset Conversion ChartBack- spacing3.25 in.4.5 in.Wheel WidthOffset (mm)5.5 in.0326.0 in.-6.4256.5 in.-12199 more rows•Jun 10, 2016
What is 40mm offset?
With the declared positive offset of 40, the wheel's mounting pad is located 40mm from the center line, towards wheel's front face, being 40mm from the center line position which is at 88.9mm.
How much wheel offset is acceptable?
5 millimetersEven if the tire and wheel have enough clearance, the wrong offset can decrease vehicle stability. Generally, with new wheels, you don't want the new offset to be more than 5 millimeters different from the old offset.
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.
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.
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.
Why are sand paddles on a tire?
Sand responds differently from challenging terrains. The paddles on the tire are specifically designed to afford maximum traction since sand has a good chance of moving and sliding. Knobby tires are manufactured in hundreds of dissimilar tread designs and patterns.
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.
Why is tire pressure important?
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.
How much air pressure should I use for a golf cart?
As little air pressure as 12 to 15 PSI is used for added traction. Always remember that the greater the tire pressure, the higher the risk of the golf cart to roll. Additionally, the greater the tire pressure, the stiffer the riding convenience and the faster premature tire wear.
What can extend the wheelbase of a golf cart?
If you want to extend the wheelbase of your golf cart, what can give your golf cart the stance you prefer is none other than the wheel spacers. Majority of the wheel spacers that are available in the market are cast from solid aluminum, made especially to add durability and for added strength.
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.
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The newest Vortex wheel offering from GTW is now available in a Matte Black finish. It is constructed of solid cast aluminum for maximum strength and minimum weight. The GTW Vortex wheel offers an exclusive GTW Mesh-Spoke design, deep rim lip, and two-piece look chrome studs. The Vortex pairs great with our premium line of tires and accessories.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
LETS TALK OFFSET - THE DETAILS
Lets make this easy on all of us. The offset of a wheel is the distance from its hub mounting surface to the centerline of the wheel.
HOW TO MEASURE A WHEEL BACKSPACE
The easiest way to measure backspace is to lay the wheel face down onto the ground so the backside of the wheel is facing up. Take a straight edge and lay it diagonally across the inboard flange of the wheel (like picture above).
HOW TO MEASURE A WHEEL OFFSET
Wheel backspace (see above) Wheel width Wheel centerline (outboard flange to inboard flange measurement, divided by 2)
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 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.
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 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.
What does PSI mean on tires?
PSI is the pressure in which your tires air is measured. PSI stands for Pounds Per Square Inch. Most tires have their max PSI listed on the side of the tire, that way you won’t overfill when adding air to your tires.
What size tires do you need for a club car?
You can find High Profile tires in sizes such as 8, 10, 12, and 14 inches. If you own a Club Car, EZGO, or Yamaha, you’ll be able to get away with an 8” all terrain tire without a lift kit. As you can see, the type of tire you purchase can directly affect whether you’re going to need a lift kit.
What is a positive offset wheel?
A positive offset wheel has more rim in behind the hub of your ATV and less rim out in front of the hub. A positive offset will have a larger number first and and smaller number second. For example. 4+2, 5+2, 4+3, 5+3
How does an ATV wheel offset work?
Every rim has an offset that consists of 2 numbers that are measurements. The first number is the measurement (in inches) from the inside lip of the rim, to the center of the rim where the hub and rim meet. The 2nd number is the measurement (in inches) from the hub to the outside lip of the rim. For example: An ATV wheel with a 4+3 offset will measure 4" from the inside lip to the center of the rim where the hub and rim meet, and then it will measure 3" from the hub to the outside lip. The two numbers added together will total the overall width of the rim. Here are a few pictures and some additional information to help you understand ATV rim offsets.
What is a wide offset?
Wide stance offsets (aka negative offsets) can only be used on ATVs or UTVs with the Independent Rear Suspension, and they are not available in all fitments. They are generally used on UTVs to widen the stance & increase stability.
What is the 2nd number on a wheel?
The 2nd number is the measurement (in inches) from the hub to the outside lip of the rim. For example: An ATV wheel with a 4+3 offset will measure 4" from the inside lip to the center of the rim where the hub and rim meet, and then it will measure 3" from the hub to the outside lip.
Can you buy rims that are all the same width?
OPTION 1 - You can buy rims that are all 4 the same width. If you buy rims that are the same width front and back you will want to get the same positive offset rim for the front and back. For example, a 5+2, 4+3, or 6+1 (depending on your machine) and you would buy the exact same offset for the front and the rear.
Can you run the same size tires on the same rims?
This works great even though most factory rims are two different widths. You don't have to stick with that, you can buy the same rims front and rear and run the same size tires front and rear or you can get two different widths of tires and mount them on the same size rims.
Do you need a positive offset for front rims?
FRONT - You will need a positive offset for the front which could be one of several options, it just depends on what is offered in the rims you are buying. You will want the first number to be larger than the second number. For example, 4+2, 4+3, 5+2
