12 " or 14 " wheels

9seclx · 12-20-2010, 07:15 PM

planning on lifting my 95 club car ds48volt .Is there any negative to using a 14 " wheel with a 23 " tire or would it be better to use a 12" with 23 " tire as far as ride quality .And is it ok to use a 23 " tire with out upgrading motor or anything else (aside from installing the lift)

kellys~hotrods · 12-22-2010, 04:42 PM

I never claim to be an expert, but I believe the 23 inch tire on a 12 inch wheel would offer a softer ride. The smaller wheel size offers more side wall area on the tire for the same overall diameter, allowing for more flex in the side wall and a softer ride. Think of a car with 45 series tires (which I drive daily). The car will have great handling due to the reduced side wall flex, but the trade off of a stiffer side wall is having a stiffer ride quality. Maybe someone that has run both of these combinations can chime in with some comparison between the two.

Kelly

9seclx · 12-22-2010, 05:59 PM

thanks for the reply

gcs13 · 12-23-2010, 09:39 PM

I like my 12" ITP wheels with 23" tires, the ride is pretty smooth.

blake80 · 12-26-2010, 06:34 PM

I just put the 14's on mine. They look killer. But the ride is not so great of you do a lot of offroading. On the street. The ride and handling is great. But off road you will feel every little thing. For a club car it might not be as bad with the IFS. I might try them on my dads CC just to see how it rides

So in my opinion, everything about them gets a thumbs up except for ride quality

cwayaustx · 12-26-2010, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blake80

I just put the 14's on mine. They look killer. But the ride is not so great of you do a lot of offroading. On the street. The ride and handling is great. But off road you will feel every little thing. For a club car it might not be as bad with the IFS. I might try them on my dads CC just to see how it rides

So in my opinion, everything about them gets a thumbs up except for ride quality

I agree, a small price to pay to have the pimpenist (is that a word?) wheels in tha hood!!

blake80 · 12-26-2010, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cwayaustx

I agree, a small price to pay to have the pimpenist (is that a word?) wheels in tha hood!!

I do slow down when I'm passing people and point at the wheels while nodding my head with a big ear to ear grin

chopndroptx · 12-27-2010, 10:23 PM

I love my 14"s! Gets a little ruff at times, but I think the suspension is a little to stiff personally, even with the long travel setup. And my coil overs are at the softest setting.

bud light · 12-27-2010, 10:32 PM

I have 10" wheels with 22" tires and it rides ok for off road. I would go for smaller rims and bigger tires just my 10 cents worth.

blake80 · 12-27-2010, 10:48 PM

The ride is rough and I will agree that the suspinion is to firm. But who cares when everyone you ride past is lookin

12-20-2010, 07:15 PM	#1
9seclx Not Yet Wild Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 25	12 " or 14 " wheels planning on lifting my 95 club car ds48volt .Is there any negative to using a 14 " wheel with a 23 " tire or would it be better to use a 12" with 23 " tire as far as ride quality .And is it ok to use a 23 " tire with out upgrading motor or anything else (aside from installing the lift)
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12-22-2010, 04:42 PM	#2
kellys~hotrods Gone to refill cooler... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 1,445	Re: 12 " or 14 " wheels I never claim to be an expert, but I believe the 23 inch tire on a 12 inch wheel would offer a softer ride. The smaller wheel size offers more side wall area on the tire for the same overall diameter, allowing for more flex in the side wall and a softer ride. Think of a car with 45 series tires (which I drive daily). The car will have great handling due to the reduced side wall flex, but the trade off of a stiffer side wall is having a stiffer ride quality. Maybe someone that has run both of these combinations can chime in with some comparison between the two. Kelly

12-22-2010, 05:59 PM	#3
9seclx Not Yet Wild Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 25	Re: 12 " or 14 " wheels thanks for the reply
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12-23-2010, 09:39 PM	#4
gcs13 Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: North Ga. Posts: 312	Re: 12 " or 14 " wheels I like my 12" ITP wheels with 23" tires, the ride is pretty smooth.

12-27-2010, 10:23 PM	#8
chopndroptx Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 408	Re: 12 " or 14 " wheels I love my 14"s! Gets a little ruff at times, but I think the suspension is a little to stiff personally, even with the long travel setup. And my coil overs are at the softest setting.

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12-27-2010, 10:32 PM	#9
bud light Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Lawrenceburg Ky. Posts: 1,771	Re: 12 " or 14 " wheels I have 10" wheels with 22" tires and it rides ok for off road. I would go for smaller rims and bigger tires just my 10 cents worth.

12-27-2010, 10:48 PM	#10
blake80 REAL MEN GET EM DIRTY Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: rincon , ga. Posts: 3,646	Re: 12 " or 14 " wheels The ride is rough and I will agree that the suspinion is to firm. But who cares when everyone you ride past is lookin

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