Tire size and design.....need help

bjk633 · 09-25-2010, 01:16 PM

I have an EZ GO PDS, installing All sport 5 inch drop axle, HD Leaf springs, 500 amp Alltrax, D&D 170-502-0001, 2 gauge wire.

Sole purpose is for hunting, traveling on a Midwest piece of property. No pavement travel, some moderate hills, but most critical, traveling on muddy farm "roads" with large ruts. There "roads" are generally used only for farm equipment and with fall rain can get sloppy even in a 4x4 truck.

Any help on tire/wheel size recommendations for this setup is appreciated.

adr · 09-26-2010, 12:28 AM

im gonna put 24x11x10 on my cc,, i like the superlites and dirt devil... im probably gonna go with the dirt devils... the superlites are almost the exact same as mudlites only cheaper, i read that in some ways there better, dont know for sure..

bjk633 · 09-26-2010, 09:15 AM

Im not sure I can fit 24"??? My concern about going that big is loss of torque? Would I be better off with 23" or even 22"???

lockman1 · 09-26-2010, 10:23 AM

IMO... 22's would be perfect for what you have, and what your going to use it for!

my .02

bjk633 · 09-27-2010, 08:14 AM

Thanks Lockman... I was leaning 23" but maybe I will do 22". Also, I have heard narrow tires in mud that has slick top but hard bottom tend to bite and not float....anyone?

scottyb · 09-27-2010, 09:05 AM

The best tires for mud have large tall lugs spaced far apart. Anything with a tight tread pattern will clog up with mud and become slick. Your set up is plenty of power for 23s if you choose... I would go for a wide tire, your cart is heavy and will tend to sink in anyway. Get or make some mud flairs, that sounds like fun. Get a run at everything .... Momentum is key

wilster734 · 09-27-2010, 09:10 AM

I agree with Scottyb that you should go wide and tractor lug style tread. I have 22'' and they have not let me down yet. Now my power to those tires has let me down a time or two, but that will soon be fixed with controller upgrade and brand new batts.Good luck

Todd Dolfi · 09-27-2010, 09:49 AM

Go with 23's but check out the swamp fox got a set this year and LOVE them..

aussiecart · 09-27-2010, 02:32 PM

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09-25-2010, 01:16 PM	#1
bjk633 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 13	Tire size and design.....need help I have an EZ GO PDS, installing All sport 5 inch drop axle, HD Leaf springs, 500 amp Alltrax, D&D 170-502-0001, 2 gauge wire. Sole purpose is for hunting, traveling on a Midwest piece of property. No pavement travel, some moderate hills, but most critical, traveling on muddy farm "roads" with large ruts. There "roads" are generally used only for farm equipment and with fall rain can get sloppy even in a 4x4 truck. Any help on tire/wheel size recommendations for this setup is appreciated.
bjk633 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 13

09-26-2010, 12:28 AM	#2
adr Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: arkansas Posts: 192	Re: Tire size and design.....need help im gonna put 24x11x10 on my cc,, i like the superlites and dirt devil... im probably gonna go with the dirt devils... the superlites are almost the exact same as mudlites only cheaper, i read that in some ways there better, dont know for sure..

09-26-2010, 09:15 AM	#3
bjk633 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 13	Re: Tire size and design.....need help Im not sure I can fit 24"??? My concern about going that big is loss of torque? Would I be better off with 23" or even 22"???
bjk633 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 13

09-26-2010, 10:23 AM	#4
lockman1 What the ....? Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N.E. Wisconsin Posts: 14,933	Re: Tire size and design.....need help IMO... 22's would be perfect for what you have, and what your going to use it for! my .02

09-27-2010, 08:14 AM	#5
bjk633 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 13	Re: Tire size and design.....need help Thanks Lockman... I was leaning 23" but maybe I will do 22". Also, I have heard narrow tires in mud that has slick top but hard bottom tend to bite and not float....anyone?
bjk633 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 13

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09-27-2010, 09:05 AM	#6
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,419	Re: Tire size and design.....need help The best tires for mud have large tall lugs spaced far apart. Anything with a tight tread pattern will clog up with mud and become slick. Your set up is plenty of power for 23s if you choose... I would go for a wide tire, your cart is heavy and will tend to sink in anyway. Get or make some mud flairs, that sounds like fun. Get a run at everything .... Momentum is key

09-27-2010, 09:10 AM	#7
wilster734 IDK&YDE Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: TEXAS Posts: 774	Re: Tire size and design.....need help I agree with Scottyb that you should go wide and tractor lug style tread. I have 22'' and they have not let me down yet. Now my power to those tires has let me down a time or two, but that will soon be fixed with controller upgrade and brand new batts.Good luck

09-27-2010, 09:49 AM	#8
Todd Dolfi Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,143	Re: Tire size and design.....need help Go with 23's but check out the swamp fox got a set this year and LOVE them..

09-27-2010, 02:32 PM	#9
aussiecart Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: down under Posts: 253	Re: Tire size and design.....need help Hey bjk633, I have sent you a PM

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