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Golf Cart Tire Pressure: Guide to a Smooth Ride

Average Golf Cart Tire Pressure

Most golf cart tires will recommend a tire pressure somewhere between 15 and 25 psi (pounds per square inch) but some can reach up to 40 psi.

This puts the average tire pressure number at around 20 psi for a golf cart tire. Tires for different types of golf carts and from different manufacturers may vary from the average golf cart tire pressure. Most golf cart tires have the recommended psi imprinted somewhere on the tire’s sidewall. If you cannot find the psi on the tire for some reason, contact the manufacturer.

How to Adjust Your Golf Cart’s Tire Pressure

If you are going to own a golf cart, there are some useful tools that you should consider investing in to extend the life of your cart. You should treat your golf cart tires as if they were the tires on any other motorized vehicle. Here are some tools you can store with your golf cart for easy maintenance:

Pressure gauge: The first tool you will need for keeping your golf cart tires in good condition is a pressure gauge. To use a pressure gauge you simply need to remove the cap on the air valve of your tire and quickly press the end of the gauge into the valve. You should hear a short burst of air as you are pressing the gauge onto the valve. You can then pull the gauge away from the tire and see the displayed air pressure in units of psi.

Electric air pump: A portable electric air pump is the fastest way to put air into your golf cart tires. After checking the tire pressure with your gauge, determine whether you need to add air to the tire (pressure is too low) or release air from the tire (pressure too high). To add air pressure, plug in your electric pump and locate the nozzle where the air is dispensed. Hold the nozzle over the air valve of the tire and press onto it until you cannot hear air escaping anywhere. Every couple of seconds, pull the air pump away and check the pressure with your gauge again. Repeat this process until your tires have reached the appropriate psi.

Why Does the Appropriate Tire Pressure Matter?

Obviously, the appropriate tire pressure will allow your golf cart to move, but there are other reasons why you should check your tire pressure on occasion.

Prevent wearing out power systems: If your golf cart’s tire pressure is too low or high it can possibly damage the cart. Low tire pressure can cause your power systems like the battery and motor to work harder and in turn, wear out faster.

Extend the life of the tires: When tire pressure is too low, increased friction on the road can cause your tires to lose their tread sooner. When tire pressure is too high, it is possible for tires to pop, especially when abrupt force is applied to the tire. This can happen by hitting a pothole or somewhat pointed object.

Give a smoother ride: When tire pressure is too low, it can cause your golf cart to slow down due to increased friction. If your golf cart tire pressure is too high, it can reduce the ability of your tires to absorb energy causing a bouncy and uncomfortable ride.

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Golf Cart Tire Pressure: Your Quick Guide

When it comes to the maintenance of your golf cart, golf cart tire pressure is one of the most important metrics to keep an eye on. In general, you want to maintain a tire pressure of between 15 to 25 PSI (1.03 to 1.72 bar) in order to keep your tires functioning and to extend their lives.

As variations in climate can change the effective pressure within your golf cart tires even after filling them to a specific pressure, we recommend filling golf cart tires to a value in the middle of the accepted range: 20 to 22 PSI (1.38 to 1.52 bar).

What Can Happen at Golf Cart Tire Pressure Extremes?

If you allow your golf cart tire pressure to drop too low it can significantly increase the wear on your tires. Poorly pressurized tires also lose more energy to friction, so your cart's battery and motor will wear down faster as well.

On the other hand, you can't just fill your golf tires to the highest pressure possible. A tire pressure that is too high will reduce the traction and shock resistance of your golf cart tires, resulting in an uncomfortable and jostling ride. In addition, overfilling your tires can cause them to explode under the wrong circumstances.

Should I Pick a Golf Cart Tire Based on PSI?

Your choice of golf cart tire is dependent mostly on your intended application for your cart as well as the size. If you plan to use the cart primarily on golf courses, Turf (aka Street) tires are optimal, as their mild tread is well-suited for smooth pavement. If you plan to use the cart for more industrial or off-road applications, Knobby (aka Off-Road) tires are preferable, as they are more durable in rough terrain. However, as Knobby tires wear much more quickly on pavement, it is important to purchase them only if you intend to make use of their advantages.

Once you have chosen the proper tire for your golf cart, (if you haven't read our guide on how to read golf cart tire sizes we recommend you check it out), you can find the ideal tire pressure on the outside edge of the tires. Your golf cart manual should also carry recommended inflation values for each potential type of tire.

Standard golf cart tires will usually have a diameter of 8 to 10 inches, while larger golf cart tires can be as wide as 12 inches in diameter. Larger golf cart tires can often require modified golf cart wheel wells to install, so make sure to check what is required for your golf cart's model.

How Should I Go About Replacing My Golf Cart Tires?

Similar to in your car, the golf cart tires should be rotated frequently in order to maximize their useful life. While uneven tread wear on car tires is often caused by variable turn radii for left and right-hand turns, uneven tread wear on golf cart tires can also be attributed to an uneven weight distribution between the forward and rear ends of the cart.

Once you have exhausted the useful life on your golf cart tires you should replace them with new tires. Contrary to popular belief, mildly used golf cart tires are not the superior option for retrofitting your golf cart. The benefits of longer life and a performance warranty mean that buying new golf cart tires and wheels is usually the preferred option for golf carts.

How Else Can I Save Money on My Golf Cart Tires?

Being sure to drive safely and conscientiously—a flat tire can be an expensive accident. Carrying a quick patch kit or aerosol spray tire sealant are excellent ways to ensure that you don't have to call immediately for a repair company if your golf cart does get a flat tire. For another great guide check out our ultimate golf cart tire FAQ sheet.

Looking for more tire info? Check out our guide to choosing tires for your golf cart.

lowest tire pressure for a 44psi tire

I want to know what is the lowest tire pressure you could put on a top speed 44psi tire? I run these tires at 33-34 psi. inch for about half a year now, will it damage my tires? I plan to install 36 psi. inch to make it close to the nominal maximum limit.

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marchemike

2014-05-20 19:53:58 +0000

Tire pressure is usually determined by vehicle weight and tire type. In other words, 44 psi. in. (44 psi) is the maximum tire pressure at its maximum load.

You can safely inflate tires to maximum pressure, but this may not provide the best ride or performance. Each vehicle has a specified pressure/load rating on a plate located in the jamming area of the doors. It might look like this;

Since you didn't give us information about the type of tire or vehicle, I will say that you should use 10% to 15% pressure at the maximum psi setting to get the best ride or tire performance.

This is just a guess and you will have to do some research on your own depending on the tire brand and vehicle type.

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CharlieRB

2019-01-31 22:58:03 +0000

Tire pressure should only be appropriate for vehicle weight/ground area per tire/4 tyres. However, cornering can increase tire inertial mass and increase friction wear and life.

Inflation is thus a compromise between gentle shock absorption and long-term comfort. Using the recommended pressure can optimize service life. But not comfort, but the number of passengers + luggage can make a difference.

Optimum tire pressure depends on how you ride corners and absorb bumps that cause rim damage, not highway comfort and vibrations.

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Tony Stewart Sunnyskyguy EE75

2018-10-13 16:51:17 +0000

38psi seems to be perfect for a tire with 44psi max cold. It is recommended to check between winter and summer. Technically, you should check every month, but how many of us do this. My truck, which has a tire rating at 80psi cold, seems to do best in the 50-60psi range. When you start getting around 7 70-80psi you are in for a pretty tough ride. It can also add unnecessary stress to the shocks/bars and general suspension components. Note: If you tend to haul heavy loads, you may want to be a little higher in FPS. inch but never exceed the maximum cold figure and remember to check when the car is idle like at night and check before the sun can affect anything.

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Chelsea

2017-08-31 23:39:52 +0000

I ran 38 psi when I was rated at 44 psi. When they warmed up, they were at 40 psi. They were perfectly dressed. Got 64,000 of them. They were a little over 5 years old.

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Ralph Hitchens Jr.

2019-01-31 18:38:45 +0000

I have a 2011 vagrant synthesis. The tires have a maximum sidewall pressure of 44 psi. inch, and the sticker on the door is 31 psi. inch. A big difference! At 60,000 miles, the tread on the outside is next to the wear indicators, and the tread in the middle is probably only halfway down. When I look up why tires wear so much, I find it is usually due to insufficient ventilation. Getting ready to get new tires and will definitely keep them close to 40 psi. inch.

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Mike C

2019-08-06 18:17:26 +0000

The door will be the original tire that came with the car if you put the original tires they call back when you need new ones. you will probably keep the same specs when you change tire brands and different sizes, the manufacturer will give you the specs for this tire, and the safety of this tire, I always go to buy tire specs, check the tire sidewall pressure by them, you can still call the tire factory that makes this brand of tire that would be better than everyone here, just guessing.

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Todd Miller

2019-07-03 16:49:35 +0000

Many older vehicles came with tires up to 35 psi installed. inch. You won't find another tire with this one anymore. They start at 44 and go up to 65, so put an initial pressure of 35 psi. an inch into one designed for 44 is dangerously low. 10-15% below max pressure is a good start, then adjust down for a comfortable ride versus fuel economy. It will always be a compromise. If they are fraying on the outside then they are either not inflated or you are doing a lot of high speed turns.

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