93 marathon dump

chardonite · 10-27-2009, 08:12 PM

Hi everyone,been trying to make a decision on what tire size to buy for my 4 inch lifted marathon with a stock 295 robin 4 stroke. Some say 22's some say 20's or 21's. I understand the low end trade off but how bad will it be it runs really well in all situations now except I want a little more ground clearance. If anyone has had personal experience with this cart engine combo any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,Chardonite

scottyb · 10-27-2009, 08:57 PM

My personal experience is good on the 20s and weak off the line and up hills on the 22 and up

You have a 9 hp engine that is not new anymore

mphillip · 10-28-2009, 07:30 AM

I had 22x10x8 on my old marathon. They seemed to work well on it. We took it trail riding and it would slow down on a hill but still pull it pretty good. Everything was stock on it also.

scottyb · 10-28-2009, 08:24 AM

I had a chance to drive 2 identicle carts. 1996 txt with 295 one had 22 and the other 23s they were in hilly terrain and you could feel the smaller tired cart perform better.... but still not up to my standards so I will stick with my 20" recommendation for hills

texasranger225 · 10-28-2009, 09:15 AM

I just put 22 on mine, and i can notice the difference. It is a slower start but once you get going you sure look good going fast...heheheh. got the before and after pics. I do have a problem in the sand for sure but i dont know, I am thinking it could be a fuel problem. anyway i will be working on that issue today or tomorrow.

chardonite · 10-28-2009, 09:45 AM

Your cart looks aw-some what a transformation. When you say a problem in the sand what do you mean? Will the cart move at all or does it bog and not move? I will mostly be on flat ground but still want some hill climbing ability..
Thanks for the info... Chardonite

texasranger225 · 10-28-2009, 10:00 AM

it bogs down and it doesnt take a jumping start like I would like it to. It just has a slow start. I did find that the spark plugs were somewhat loose though. So that may have been part of the problem. My club car litterly spins the rear tires when I press the gas on that cart. I wish my ezgo had that problem.

chardonite · 10-28-2009, 10:07 AM

That helps alot,thanks..

sccowboy · 10-28-2009, 10:38 PM

have you gone with a short belt? should help out with the bigger tires.

chardonite · 10-29-2009, 07:24 AM

No I haven't but that will be a change I will make over the winter along with freshening up the motor and some new paint.

10-27-2009, 08:12 PM	#1
chardonite Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chardon Ohio Posts: 257	93 marathon dump Hi everyone,been trying to make a decision on what tire size to buy for my 4 inch lifted marathon with a stock 295 robin 4 stroke. Some say 22's some say 20's or 21's. I understand the low end trade off but how bad will it be it runs really well in all situations now except I want a little more ground clearance. If anyone has had personal experience with this cart engine combo any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks,Chardonite

10-27-2009, 08:57 PM	#2
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,417	Re: 93 marathon dump My personal experience is good on the 20s and weak off the line and up hills on the 22 and up You have a 9 hp engine that is not new anymore

10-28-2009, 07:30 AM	#3
mphillip Site Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,008	Re: 93 marathon dump I had 22x10x8 on my old marathon. They seemed to work well on it. We took it trail riding and it would slow down on a hill but still pull it pretty good. Everything was stock on it also.

10-28-2009, 08:24 AM	#4
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,417	Re: 93 marathon dump I had a chance to drive 2 identicle carts. 1996 txt with 295 one had 22 and the other 23s they were in hilly terrain and you could feel the smaller tired cart perform better.... but still not up to my standards so I will stick with my 20" recommendation for hills

10-28-2009, 09:45 AM	#6
chardonite Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chardon Ohio Posts: 257	Re: 93 marathon dump Your cart looks aw-some what a transformation. When you say a problem in the sand what do you mean? Will the cart move at all or does it bog and not move? I will mostly be on flat ground but still want some hill climbing ability.. Thanks for the info... Chardonite

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10-28-2009, 10:07 AM	#8
chardonite Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chardon Ohio Posts: 257	Re: 93 marathon dump That helps alot,thanks..

10-28-2009, 10:38 PM	#9
sccowboy It ain't gonna be easy. Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: St. George, SC Posts: 1,480	Re: 93 marathon dump have you gone with a short belt? should help out with the bigger tires.

10-29-2009, 07:24 AM	#10
chardonite Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chardon Ohio Posts: 257	Re: 93 marathon dump No I haven't but that will be a change I will make over the winter along with freshening up the motor and some new paint.

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