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10-23-2009, 11:38 AM | #1 |
Not Yet Wild
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When is it time to change golf cart tires?
Does anyone know some good "rule-of-thumb" parameters for when it is a good idea to change standard 18x8.50-8 golf cart tires?
For example, with car tires, I perform the "Lincoln Test" with a penny (i.e., looking for a tread depth of 2/32" or less), I look for dry rot, and I look for cracks. My objective is to use my cart safely, and to not have one of my tires run flat due to wear and tear. I don't want to be in the middle of nowhere and have one of my tires go flat because I was too cheap to replace them. I don't think this will matter, but I own a 2003 Club Car Transporter 6 - Electric 48v. |
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10-23-2009, 11:54 AM | #2 |
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Re: When is it time to change tires?
Welcome to BGW Brewguy
If it concerns you that much then I would change them. as far as me...if a stock tire is holding air I keep running them. It would be different if they went 30 - 40 MPH or faster (which some do) but for a basic stocker that goes 13 -15 MPH I don't worry about it too much. Now my lifted cart tires I keep a pretty good eye on those but those are generally on faster than stock carts. You could always put "green slime" in them and not worry about flats to much. |
10-23-2009, 12:30 PM | #3 |
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Re: When is it time to change tires?
Do the golf cart tires have the date of maunfacture on them like automobile tires?
I know auto tires are good for 7 years after mfg., (as a general rule) but that is for a tire that will be used on the hiway. My .02 worth. Have fun! Dave |
10-23-2009, 06:27 PM | #4 |
just leave me alone
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Re: When is it time to change tires?
When the knots and bubbles on sides and bottoms of tires makes it to rough to stay in seat while consuming liquids
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10-23-2009, 06:42 PM | #5 |
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10-24-2009, 08:31 AM | #6 |
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Re: When is it time to change tires?
I changed mine because they kept going flat after replacing the first one had another do this put all new shoes on.
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10-24-2009, 12:15 PM | #7 |
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10-24-2009, 12:42 PM | #8 |
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Re: When is it time to change tires?
I actually use my cart mostly on concrete and gravel surfaces. In my basic novice thought process, I was thinking once the treads were reduced to a certain worn depth they would become more susceptible to punctures and blowouts. . .especially when I'm driving 6 or 7 of my beer drinking, good-old-boy, corn bread fed, golf playing friends around.
I'm guessing there is no generally accepted rule of thumb answer for this question? I, however, think the 7-year timeline method, and changing the tires out all at once idea are both excellent suggestions. I plan to incorporate them both into my decision process. Thank you. |
10-24-2009, 01:03 PM | #9 | |
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10-24-2009, 05:16 PM | #10 |
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Re: When is it time to change tires?
i don't think you can find 6-7 good old beer drinking , corn fed guys that know what golf is moreless play LOL
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