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Old 12-01-2019, 07:32 AM   #1
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I have 15 PSI now and it’s still too firm.
I’m thinking of going down to 5 lbs.
I don’t care about wear, just better ride.
Thoughts please.
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Old 12-01-2019, 08:18 AM   #2
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Not sure what size tires you have. You will lose some speed.
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Old 12-01-2019, 08:45 AM   #3
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Well....I use mine for hunting and I go across some pretty rough stuff. Several years ago (when I set the pressure at 7lbs) I smacked a good rock and that popped the tire from the rim......there I was....flat tire and no spare.

I now have all inflated to 15lbs.

Your terrain may dictate the tire pressure.

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Old 12-04-2019, 09:49 PM   #4
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What brand size of tires and rims.
My harsh ride was solved by replacing worn out rear springs.
I would not run lower then 15 psi. Need better ride need to look at tires with a taller sidewall or softer suspension.
A cart with leaf spring suspension is not going to ride as smooth as one with coil over shock suspension .
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Old 12-04-2019, 09:55 PM   #5
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What tires do you have now? As others have suggested, the tires might not be the problem.

But then again, crappy tires = a crappy ride. IMHO I would never drop them to 5 psi.
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Old 12-05-2019, 01:47 AM   #6
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Agree with MC - unless you have a compressor near by, 5psi is too low.
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Old 12-08-2019, 03:53 PM   #7
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ive got 14" wheels with 23" standard Sahara all terrains. Cart is used 100% for paved neighborhood cruising.
Currently i run it at 15psi. Thinking of going up to 20-25 psi to try and get another mph or so as well as put less strain on the motor/controller.
Anyone else noticed a huge difference running a higher psi? max psi for my tires is 36.
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Old 12-09-2019, 08:03 AM   #8
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max psi for my tires is 36.
36 psi is for setting the bead not every day driving
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Old 12-09-2019, 08:28 AM   #9
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36 psi is for setting the bead not every day driving
i know that, im just saying i should be able to run at 25 since it is a much thicker tire. Im not terribly worried about wear as i plan to get a much less aggressive tire on my next go round. Right now just trying to gain a little speed and maybe save my components a little.
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Old 12-09-2019, 10:55 AM   #10
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you should be able to do 25 psi without a problem , are they 4 or 6 ply ?
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