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09-14-2015, 05:21 PM | #1 |
Gone Wild
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What's the downside to bigger tires?
Don't know if this is the correct area to ask this in, but I'll give it a try. I currently am running 20x10.00-10 tires and got room in the wheel wells with the 4 inch lift kit for something bigger.
I was wondering what the downside mechanically of getting bigger tires would be. The cart is electric and I don't want to get into a scenario of replacing parts because of the increase stress and weight of those bigger tires. I'm sure the drive train was not designed in the very beginning with this mod in mind. Thanks in advance. |
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09-15-2015, 11:58 AM | #2 |
Gone Wild
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Re: What's the downside to bigger tires?
With a 4 inch lift kit i would not go over 22” tire.
On the good side you will have a better top speed and a better look The down side is you will loose torque about 10% is you go from 20 to 22 tire 20/22 =0.90 1-0.90=0.10 =10% |
09-15-2015, 12:23 PM | #3 |
Gone Wild
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Re: What's the downside to bigger tires?
it all depends on your type of "riding" for off-road use with bigger tires you have to beef up the motor a bit imo for both gas and electric..if its a neighborhood cart its all for looks.. with that being said yes you gain top speed going bigger and loose some tq. BUT depending upon the tire/tread you may be gaining a considerable amount of traction which can sometimes out weight the Loss of Tq. just my .02.. for instance -beach use you can have all the tq and power in the world if the tires don't bite and hook your left spinning & digging your self into a hole. vs less power but good tires that hook you can let the tread do the work.
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09-15-2015, 01:16 PM | #4 |
Gone Wild
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Re: What's the downside to bigger tires?
Great input, thank you. I'm learning slowly, but surly.
This cart is being used to go up and down a steep hill to the lake on a dirt path. Since DW and I are in that AARP bracket some of our friends simply can not make the hill (that's when the back seat comes in handy). The other times this cart is used is over washboard gravel roads visiting neighbors, or just for a cool evening ride the two of us and a cocktail or two. I guess this cart is meant for go and not for show (which is the reason I bought it in the first place.) Just going to have to wait to make a looker. Problem is I love to tinker . |
09-15-2015, 01:56 PM | #5 | |
Happy Carting
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Re: What's the downside to bigger tires?
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09-15-2015, 03:28 PM | #6 |
Gone Wild
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Re: What's the downside to bigger tires?
Thank you ScottyB.
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09-15-2015, 06:07 PM | #7 |
Happy Carting
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09-16-2015, 08:11 AM | #8 |
Getting Wild
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Re: What's the downside to bigger tires?
Spinning ain't winning, but it sure is fun.
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09-16-2015, 10:58 PM | #9 |
Gone Wild
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Re: What's the downside to bigger tires?
Large tires will decrease your torque and battery run times. Will increase your top speed and look badass though. Upgrade your electrical and have the best of both worlds.
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04-12-2019, 02:48 PM | #10 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: California
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Re: What's the downside to bigger tires?
Cruise master do you have a photos of your cart with the 4” and 20” tires. I have a 1998 EZGO and can’t decide on a 3” or 4” with 20” tires. I really wanted 22” but like people are saying I really don’t want to mess With mods. Thanks
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