Oversized tires rubbing leaf springs

[SDKet]

Based on the description of an online retailer, I picked the largest all terrain tire possible that did not require the cart to be lifted. The Excel ATX 20x10-12 all-terrain tire fits my 2011 EZGO TXT 48V but rubs on the front leaf spring when I make a sharp turn in either direction. The product description clearly indicates, “ No lift required” on EZGO.

Is the sellers description just a flat out lie? (They have not responded to my request for help). Do I, in fact need to install a lift kit for 20 inch tires? Will a lift kit solve the problem? Is there another remedy?

[ojo]

Sometimes a problem on street cars as well, a steering lock limiter could be a solution?

[basshawk84]

probably has the wrong offset on the wheels. You could install wheel spacers to move it out a little.

[SDKet]

Originally Posted by basshawk84

probably has the wrong offset on the wheels. You could install wheel spacers to move it out a little.

Thanks for the tip. I installed 1 inch spacers front and rear and that has helped somewhat. The front tires no longer rub on the leaf springs but the body, both front and rear, still scrapes on the tires on steep hills.
I will probably add a lift kit, which I was trying to avoid. If I’d have known this I’d have gotten bigger all terrain tires and a lift kit in the first place.

[SDKet]

Originally Posted by SDKet

Thanks for the tip. I installed 1 inch spacers front and rear and that has helped somewhat. The front tires no longer rub on the leaf springs but the body, both front and rear, still scrapes on the tires on steep hills.
I will probably add a lift kit, which I was trying to avoid. If I’d have known this I’d have gotten bigger all terrain tires and a lift kit in the first place.

Interestingly, the online retailer, one who is frequently mentioned on this forum, never responded to my question and they failed to publish my review, which was less than favorable.