Effect larger tires have on speed and torque

Clemsoncartguy · 04-04-2016, 10:25 AM

I know what it does. I am no stranger to this as I was and still kind of I to 4wd and lifted trucks.

But assuming a stock 36v strong battery but stock cart will it be noticeable the torque loss? What is top end loss estimated to be on a 22x11x10 tire over standard. 1 or 3 mph? I just have small gradual hills on my place and one short steeper grade to get up. Should I assume this new tire size will still allow the cart to maneuver rolling terrain...not more than a golf course would probably have...barring one in the moutains.

Volt_Ampere · 04-04-2016, 10:51 AM

You will see noticeable torque loss but top end should increase.

scottyb · 04-04-2016, 11:09 AM

Mathematically it is about a 22% loss of torque but that can be increased by tire width and inflation. Top speed should be increased by an equal amount if you can get there... battery pack condition and cable size will also play a part in these equations.

Clemsoncartguy · 04-04-2016, 11:37 AM

Yea the if it can get there part was what I was thinking. I know IT basically re-gears you with taller gears but I was not sure if a stock motor could overcome the extra load of the tires to be able to bring it up to "full motor speed" to achieve this higher top speed.

So with the said tire size I picked would one have trouble playing a round of golf on a rolling golf course or would you be rocking back and forth pulling The steering wheel at every hill you come too? I don't play golf but courses seem to always be a little hilly...at least in upstate SC.

A bonus...I see logs of guys here from SC. Anyone that know the terrain in upstate SC can chime in. JM NOT Talking Northern Anderson County OR Pickens OR Oconee IN The MOUTAINS OR anything.

gornoman · 04-04-2016, 12:08 PM

You might want to check with your pro and see if your 22" tires will be allowed on their course before you commit to this purchase.

Clemsoncartguy · 04-04-2016, 12:53 PM

Haha. I used golf couse to give some an idea of Rollin terrain I'm talking about.

I don't play golf anymore and this cart definitely won't make it onto any golf course.

04-04-2016, 10:25 AM	#1
Clemsoncartguy Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Greenwood, SC Posts: 1,291	Effect larger tires have on speed and torque I know what it does. I am no stranger to this as I was and still kind of I to 4wd and lifted trucks. But assuming a stock 36v strong battery but stock cart will it be noticeable the torque loss? What is top end loss estimated to be on a 22x11x10 tire over standard. 1 or 3 mph? I just have small gradual hills on my place and one short steeper grade to get up. Should I assume this new tire size will still allow the cart to maneuver rolling terrain...not more than a golf course would probably have...barring one in the moutains.

04-04-2016, 10:51 AM	#2
Volt_Ampere Gone Wild Join Date: May 2012 Location: Rio Verde, Az Posts: 7,190	Re: Effect larger tires have on speed and torque You will see noticeable torque loss but top end should increase.

04-04-2016, 11:09 AM	#3
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,419	Re: Effect larger tires have on speed and torque Mathematically it is about a 22% loss of torque but that can be increased by tire width and inflation. Top speed should be increased by an equal amount if you can get there... battery pack condition and cable size will also play a part in these equations.

04-04-2016, 11:37 AM	#4
Clemsoncartguy Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Greenwood, SC Posts: 1,291	Re: Effect larger tires have on speed and torque Yea the if it can get there part was what I was thinking. I know IT basically re-gears you with taller gears but I was not sure if a stock motor could overcome the extra load of the tires to be able to bring it up to "full motor speed" to achieve this higher top speed. So with the said tire size I picked would one have trouble playing a round of golf on a rolling golf course or would you be rocking back and forth pulling The steering wheel at every hill you come too? I don't play golf but courses seem to always be a little hilly...at least in upstate SC. A bonus...I see logs of guys here from SC. Anyone that know the terrain in upstate SC can chime in. JM NOT Talking Northern Anderson County OR Pickens OR Oconee IN The MOUTAINS OR anything.

04-04-2016, 12:08 PM	#5
gornoman Stay thirsty my friends! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Suburban Chicago Posts: 24,291	Re: Effect larger tires have on speed and torque You might want to check with your pro and see if your 22" tires will be allowed on their course before you commit to this purchase.

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04-04-2016, 12:53 PM	#6
Clemsoncartguy Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Greenwood, SC Posts: 1,291	Re: Effect larger tires have on speed and torque Haha. I used golf couse to give some an idea of Rollin terrain I'm talking about. I don't play golf anymore and this cart definitely won't make it onto any golf course.

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