What is the standard size of a golf cart?
- The average golf cart is 4 feet wide
- The average golf cart is 8 feet long
- The average golf cart weighs 950 lbs.
What size tires are on a golf cart?
- Sand Tires: These are very different from most standard golf cart tire treads. ...
- Knobby Tires: Golf cart knobby tires come in hundreds of different tire tread patterns. ...
- All Terrain Tires: Typically, all terrain tires have the most adequate tread to accommodate mild off-road use, but not as aggressive sand tires or knob tires. ...
What size wheel will fit?
Z8 (E52)
- Reworking the rear wheel housing may be necessary (rolling the inside edge)
- Reworking the rear wheel housing is required (rolling the inside edge).
- Reworking the bumper panelling in the region of the wheel arch.
- Drawing out the rear wheel arches
- Repainting the rear wheel arches may be necessary.
What is the average horsepower of a golf cart?
Gas powered golf carts use regular unleaded gasoline. The average gas powered carts have 10 to 12 horsepower. These engines operate similar to that of a car which means that their maintenance will be similar to that of a car.
How wide is a golf cart from tire to tire?
” to 8.5” wideThe 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 sizes, depending on the lift of the cart....What Size Is Best for You?Tire SizeHeightWidth205/30-1419” Tall8” Wide7 more rows
What is the wheel width of a golf cart?
Golf cart wheels come in 4 standard diameters: 8”, 10”, 12”, and 14”.
How far apart are the wheels on a golf cart?
Golf carts generally have a narrower front and a more comprehensive back. The front wheels have a distance of about 33.5 inches between them, and the cart's back wheels are further apart, with about 38 inches in length.
What size are factory golf cart wheels?
The industry standard factory Golf Cart Tires that come on 99% of golf carts are 18x8. 5-8" tires.
Are all golf cart wheels the same?
The golf cart wheels sold on this site all have a bolt pattern of 4x4 (4 inches by 4 inches, or 101.6mm apart). This is standard on all golf carts (Yamaha, Club Car, EZGO, Par Car, STAR EV, Harley Davidson, etc.).
Are all golf carts the same width?
The width of each kind of golf cart will only differ by one to two inches with 48 being the average. The height of each kind of golf cart varies a relatively small amount as well.
What is the average length and width of a golf cart?
The average width of a standard golf cart is 36 inches (91.44 cm). The average length of a golf cart is 96 inches long (243.84 cm) and the height of most golf carts is 72 inches (182.88 cm). The width of a golf cart is one aspect which prospective buyers tend to do a thorough research on before finalizing their choice.
How are cart wheels measured?
0:346:39How to Measure Your Golf Cart Wheels & Golf Cart ... - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipWe will have to measure from where the tire mouse on the top to where the tire mounts on the bottom.MoreWe will have to measure from where the tire mouse on the top to where the tire mounts on the bottom. We can get this measurement I measure the entire wheel and deducting a half inch on each side.
What's the biggest tire you can put on a stock golf cart?
Stock Club Car golf carts without a lift can fit 18.5” tires.
What is a golf cart lug pattern?
The bolt pattern is 4” x 4” (4 inches x 4 inches or 100mm x 100mm). This is standard on almost all golf carts.
What is a 3/4 offset on golf cart wheels?
So on a 7" wide wheel, with an offset of 3+4, the first number is the inner measurement, the second number is the outer measurement. So the wheel will have 3 inches from the inside of the hub face to the inside rim face, and 4 inches from the hub face to the outside rim face.
What are golf cart dimensions?
The average golf cart dimensions are around 92 x 48 x 75 inches for a standard 2 seat golf cart. The dimensions of different types of carts will vary the most in length due to the number of seats a golf cart can have. More seats added to a cart will add to its length but usually minimal amounts to the width and height.
How wide are golf cart tires?
Many stock golf cart tires clock in at 18 inches tall and 8.5 inches wide when full of air. This type of tire can be fitted on an 8-inch round hub. The two most common stock tire sizes are 8 inches wide and 7 inches wide. There are even options to customize your tires depending on your needs or make/model.
What makes a difference in golf cart tire size?
Another factor that will make a difference in your golf cart tire size is whether your cart is lifted or not. Lift kits are used to create more distance between the bottom of your cart and the ground. This is useful for all-terrain situations. If you have a lifted cart, this will also affect your golf cart tire size.
What to consider before buying a golf cart tire?
The size can depend on many different factors, including: The make and model of your cart. Whether or not you installed a lift kit. If wheel offset needs to be considered. If the tire is high or low profile.
How many profiles are there in golf cart tires?
There are two profiles ( referring to the kind of tire tread) that golf cart tires are available in:
What information do you need to know about golf cart tires?
Information you will generally need includes the following: The make of your golf cart. The model of your golf cart. The year your golf cart was manufactured. All of this can help you find out which tire is best suited to your golf cart. You can also keep an old tire to use as a reference.
What is an off road golf cart tire?
Off-Road: These golf cart tires (otherwise known as all-terrain) are thicker and intended to handle rough terrain with ease. If you don’t use your cart a lot of paved and flat/smooth surfaces, these tires might be the best option.
What does 50 mean on a tire?
50 - This number is a ratio that indicates how thick the sidewall of the tire is compared to the width (first number). Generally, the larger this number is the taller the tire
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 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 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.
What is sand tire?
Sand Tires – These are going to be a little different from your standard golf cart tires. The tread on sand tires are lateral, creating “flaps” in your tire. Sand tends to slip, so the odd design of these tires help to add traction so you aren’t slipping in moving sand.
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 wide is a 205 golf cart tire?
205: This is the width of the golf cart tire across the treads (in millimeters). 205 millimeters is about 8 inches.
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 is offset on golf cart wheels?
What is wheel offset? The offset is a measurement of the distance from where the axle bolts to the inside of the wheel to the back side of the wheel rim.
How many inches from the hub to the outside rim?
So the wheel will have 3 inches from the inside of the hub face to the inside rim face, and 4 inches from the hub face to the outside rim face. If the measurements are equal, that is a Zero Offset because the hub face is right in the center of the wheel. A 3+4 offset is a Negative Offset, and a 5+2 would be a Positive Offset.
What to do if you have no upgrades to your cart?
If you have made no upgrades to your cart choose a wheel that has the same offset as your original wheels. If you want bigger wheels and tires, sometimes you need more clearance for turning, and so need to move the wheel out (a negative offset wheel). Sometimes lift kits need more space and so you need to move the wheel out.