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what size wheel do i need for a 3 inch lift on my golf cart

by Jamey Kilback Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Club Car golf carts, in stock form, can accept an 18" or 19" tall tire with no lift kit required. 20" - 20.5" tires will need a 3" lift kit, while 22" tires require a 4" lift. 23" tires will need a 6" lift kit for proper clearance, and anything larger than 23" is recommended to have a massive 8" lift kit installed! EZGO Golf Cart Lift Kits

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What tires can you put on a 3x3 golf cart lift kit?

3” golf cart lift kits can allow for 8”, 10”, 12” and 14” low profile tires. What low profile tires can you put on a golf cart with a 6” lift kit?

Do I need a lift kit for my golf cart?

If you have a Club Car, EZGO, or Yamaha golf cart, you won’t need a lift kit for low profile tires in those sizes. High Profile tires, otherwise known as All Terrain tires, are going to have a little bit more meat on them. These are mostly designed for off-roading, and will require your golf cart to be lifted.

What tire sizes do club car golf carts fit?

In general, Club Car golf carts can fit the following "lifted" tire sizes with a lift kit installed: 22" tall tires with 5" lift kit installed - (which means with a 5" lift, even taller tires will fit: 22x11-10", 22x10-10", etc.)

What size low profile tires for a 6’ lift golf cart?

You can put ANY size low profile tire on a golf cart with a 6” lift. However, 8” wheels with 18” tires would look pretty silly on a super tall 6” lift kit. 12”-14” rims, with 22”-25” tires are generally what golf cart owners with 6” lifts prefer. It just looks better and helps to utilize the height and purpose for your 6” lift.

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What size tires fit a 3 inch lift on a golf cart?

What low profile tires can you put on a golf cart with a 3” lift kit? 3” golf cart lift kits can allow for 8”, 10”, 12” and 14” low profile tires.

What size tires can you put on a 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....Tire SizeHeightWidth205/30-1419" Tall8" Wide7 more rows

What size wheels fit a golf cart?

Golf cart wheels come in 4 standard diameters: 8”, 10”, 12”, and 14”.

What is the height of a 205 50 10 golf cart tire?

18" Tall5-8" 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....Tire SizeHeightWidth205/50-1018" Tall8" Wide205/65-1020.5" Tall8" Wide205/30-1217″ Tall8″ Wide215/30-1217.1" Tall8.5" Wide4 more rows•Jan 11, 2018

How much taller is a 215 than a 205?

The diameter of the 205 is 26.3 inches and for the 215 the diameter is 26.7 inches. That is 0.4 inches of difference meaning that it would raise the height of the trailer by 0.2 inches. Trailer tires should always be inflated to the maximum psi indicated on the tire.

How much faster will a golf cart go with larger tires?

Instead, the speed magic is all about surface area. 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 tall is a 205 tire?

The 205/75-15 Tire and Wheel Combo, # AM32395, is 8.1 inches wide and 27.3 inches tall.

How big of a tire can you put on a golf cart without a lift kit?

Chances are, you'll be able to fit most low profile tires on your golf cart without a lift kit. Most low profile tires will come in sizes of 8, 10, 12, and 14 inches. If you have a Club Car, EZGO, or Yamaha golf cart, you won't need a lift kit for low profile tires in those sizes.

What lug pattern is a golf cart?

The bolt pattern is 4” x 4” (4 inches x 4 inches or 100mm x 100mm). This is standard on almost all golf carts.

How tall is a golf cart with 6 inch lift?

77″You can find smaller or bigger carts, depending on your personal preferences.Golf CartLengthHeight6 Inch Lifted Precedent91″77″Yamaha Drive Golf Car91″70″6” Lifted Yamaha Drive Golf Car91″76″EZ-GO TXT / RXV Golf Car93″67.5″11 more rows•Mar 23, 2022

What does 22x11x10 mean?

The current tire on my quad is a 22x11x10. The smallest size these tires have is the 22x12x10. 22 = The overall height of the tire when mounted and inflated to recommended air pressure. In this example, the tire is 22 inches tall. 12 = The overall width of the tire when mounted and inflated to recommended air pressure.

How do I make my golf cart ride smoother?

How to Make a Golf Cart Ride SmootherCorrect Tire Pressure. ... Replace Worn Out Shocks and Struts. ... Check the Fluid and Filter. ... Replace the Clutch. ... Flat Spot in Tire. ... Tire Damaged or Out of Line. ... Worn Out Suspension Bushings. ... Check Your Lift/Tire Combo.More items...

Can you put car tires on a golf cart?

0:143:28What Tires for My Club Car? | ASK DAVE | Golf Cart Garage - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipMost golf carts come from the factory with a stock size 18 to 18 and a half inch tall tire. In orderMoreMost golf carts come from the factory with a stock size 18 to 18 and a half inch tall tire. In order to increase this tire height a club car will need a lift kit.

How tall is a golf cart with 6 inch lift?

77″You can find smaller or bigger carts, depending on your personal preferences.Golf CartLengthHeight6 Inch Lifted Precedent91″77″Yamaha Drive Golf Car91″70″6” Lifted Yamaha Drive Golf Car91″76″EZ-GO TXT / RXV Golf Car93″67.5″11 more rows•Mar 23, 2022

How tall is a 205 tire?

The 205/75-15 Tire and Wheel Combo, # AM32395, is 8.1 inches wide and 27.3 inches tall.

What does 22x11x10 mean?

The current tire on my quad is a 22x11x10. The smallest size these tires have is the 22x12x10. 22 = The overall height of the tire when mounted and inflated to recommended air pressure. In this example, the tire is 22 inches tall. 12 = The overall width of the tire when mounted and inflated to recommended air pressure.

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

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 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 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 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.

What is a lift kit for golf carts?

Lift kits are parts you install on your cart that are engineered to increase the cart's height, giving you an additional 3”, 4”, 5", 6" or 8” of ground clearance. This added clearance gives your Club Car the ability to drive over rough terrain, brush and bumpy trails, or just to make your cart look tougher than it did from the factory! A good quality Club Car lift kit also provides a more stable, wider riding stance for your golf cart; and gives you the ability to fit offset golf cart wheels and bigger tires inside your fender wells.

What size lift is on a 1989 EZGo Marathon cart?

These tires and rims were exactly as expected... great quality and fit well on my 1989 EZGo Marathon cart. A 5" lift was completed on the cart for a great fit. The only thing is that the brake pedal hits the wheel if the steering is turned all the way to the left but I can work with that. Makes a huge impact on the look and feel of this cart.

What size tires do you need for a club car?

So to go above 18.5" in tire size, your Club Car will need a lift kit.

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.

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.

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 is the best lift for a golf cart?

4″ Lifts. If you are looking for 4 inches specifically, then a block lift is going to be your best option. These are the easiest to install, tend to be affordable, and still allow you to add taller, beefier tires to your custom golf cart.

What is a Golf Cart Lift Kit?

Golf cart lift kits are engineered parts that you can install on your golf cart in order to raise the height an additional 3 – 8 inches (We’ve even seen them up to 12″). This is excellent for those looking to add ground clearance (for off-roading), or a wider, more stable stance to their golf cart. This is also essential for those looking to add bigger tires and rims to their cart, making for a smoother more enjoyable ride.

What is a drop spindle lift?

Drop Spindle Lift Kits are probably the most popular options when increasing the ground clearance for your golf cart. These kits are very easy to install, they utilize the already existing suspension, and they aren’t expensive. Drop Spindle kits are used to replace and increase the golf cart spindle size and length.

What is an A arm lift?

A-Arm lift kits tend to be a beefier version of Drop Spindle kits (we talk about these next). These kits will pretty much replace the entire front suspension of your golf cart. This helps the cart ride smoother, giving you a more comfortable experience when driving.

How does a drop axle lift work?

The way a drop axle lift works, is they add a longer stock radius, which then tapers down to the spindles already attached to the golf cart. This can increase the axle height, and allows you to replace the whole front axel without having to mess with your spindles.

What size tires are available for a custom cart?

These tend to be very popular for those looking to add those cool 20″ tires to their custom cart. Not only that, but you can find 3 inch kits in all the styles we mention above including Spindle, A-Arm, and Drop Axle.

Why do golf carts have wider stances?

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.

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 happens when you install a wheel with less rear of wheel backspacing than the factory wheel?

Installing a wheel with less rear of wheel backspacing than the factory wheel results in the wheel sticking out further than the stock wheel did.

Is Supreme Suspensions responsible for tire installation?

Supreme Suspensions is not responsible for installation of tires that rub or do not fit due to a wide range of diverse variances that can occur from vehicle to vehicle and tire to tire. This guide is not meant to provide recommended tire sizes but rather the Maximum tire that will fit under most circumstances.

Can Supreme suspension be held responsible for tire cost?

SUPREME SUSPENSIONS cannot be held responsible for any cost of wheels and tires. * Will fit factory tires. (Ford Superduty models, inside edge of tire will rub on the radius arm on full turn.) ** May require minor fender well trimming.

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 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

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 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 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.

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