Reasons to Change Your Golf Cart’s Tires
Golf carts are amazing vehicles that have continued to grow in popularity over the years! These little machines have expanded beyond the green of a golf course into local neighborhoods and even campgrounds. If you’re interested in taking your golf cart anywhere, the first thing you’ll need to do is change the tires. If you’re interested in buying a golf cart, or a new set of wheels, feel free to stop by our dealership in Citrus Heights, California.
When to Change Your Golf Cart’s Tires
The answer to this question is pretty straightforward. You’ll want to change your cart's tires almost immediately after you buy it! If you’re just driving across the green the included wheels are fine, but you might be in a pickle if you come across any mud or sand. The included wheels will also work fine for a short time in the residential areas of your neighborhood. However, if you plan on driving regularly, or at high speeds, you’ll find that your wheels will give out pretty quickly. If you have plans of traveling across any kind of terrain that isn’t grass or pavement, the included tires simply won’t do the job.
All Terrain Tires
You may not know it, but there are hundreds of different golf cart tires on the market, and most of them are of a higher quality than what your vehicle came with. The included tires are truly only meant for traveling across grass, but your golf cart can do so much more! These vehicles have recently begun to rise in popularity as all terrain vehicles and you can see them at the beach, out in the woods, or on campsites. To prepare your golf cart for all terrain travel you simply lift the body slightly and buy a set of terrain tires. It’s that easy! If you’re worried about these tires damaging the green at your local country club, but still want to easily pass through mud and sand, you can always buy soft-terf all terrain tires. These wheels will get you where you need to go without messing up the field.
Other Tire Types
While we’ve mentioned two tire types in the paragraph above, there are quite a few different types out there, with some of them having pretty similar purposes. For example we mentioned soft all terrain tires are great for golf courses. However, if you also plan to drive on roads, street tires are also a good option. While they won’t be as effective on mud and sand, they’ll wear down at a slower rate if you’re regularly driving around town. If you live next to the beach and plan to take your cart off road, you might be more interested in a paddle tire. While all terrain wheels will still work on sand, these tires are equipped to keep you from sliding as you reach high speeds.
Buying the Right Tires
Where you ride your golf cart is an important factor in selecting the right tire. However, other components, like ply and tread, are also important in ensuring your tires last for years to come. Golf cart tire sizing is also a bit complicated, and we advise looking up one of the many helpful charts that translate the numbers into plain english. However, it is important that you have a correct measurement before buying any new wheels. The average golf cart tire measures anywhere from 17 to 20 inches and should fit on the rims that came with your vehicle. If you want to go any higher than this you will also need to purchase a larger set of rims.
We here at Electric Golf Car Company proudly serve the cities of Sacramento, Elk Grove, and Roseville, California and hope you’ll visit our dealership for any of your golf cart needs! We have a large number of high-quality vehicles, as well as an amazing parts department. We have a number of different golf cart tires and even offer customizable options.