Golf Cart Tire Pressure

[rjn5656]

What is the correct air pressure for golf cart tires. I have asked many and have gotten many different answers.

[justjim]

The correct PSI is on the side of your tire. Hard to read sometimes but it's there.

[tuccillo]

Typically it is the maximum pressure that is listed on the sidewall. You may not want to run that high of a pressure. For example, my 10" Loadstar tires (a popular tire in The Villages) has a maximum pressure of 35 PSI listed on the sidewall. My dealer recommends 25 PSI.

The correct PSI is on the side of your tire. Hard to read sometimes but it's there.

[Mleeja]

Typically it is the maximum pressure that is listed on the sidewall. You may not want to run that high of a pressure. For example, my 10" Loadstar tires (a popular tire in The Villages) has a maximum pressure of 35 PSI listed on the sidewall. My dealer recommends 25 PSI.

I agree here. I've been told by my service guy to run about 5 pounds less than the recommended pressure shown on the sidewall. It will smooth the ride on the MMPs and streets.

[Topspinmo]

IMO depends on weight of the cart. I run my 10" tires at 18 psi. For smoother ride. I can't remember what maximum pressure allowed for golf courses. (Found village golf course recommendation says not over 28 psi) if you google most have range between 15 to 25 psi. Edited

[ditka41]

The Villages "Good Golf Guide" specifies that tires on golf carts must NOT exceed 28 PSI. Also that tires must have a minimum depth of 1/4 inch, and be a minimum width of 8 inches. Wonder if everyone knows and abides by that.

[Callaway Guy]

Tech from Carts and Clubs said a man here in TV religiously keeps his cart tires at 25psi and his cart has about 60k miles on it.

[Shimpy]

Yamaha recommends 18-20 PSI.

[tuccillo]

It depends on the tires. 8" tires will run a lower pressure than 10" tires.

Yamaha recommends 18-20 PSI.

[bluedog103]

Tech from Carts and Clubs said a man here in TV religiously keeps his cart tires at 25psi and his cart has about 60k miles on it.
I wonder how anyone would know the mileage on a cart.

[tuccillo]

Mine has an odometer.

I wonder how anyone would know the mileage on a cart.

[johnboy]

It's called a speedometer!

[Jimturner]

If you want the tires to last longer than most of us, put 30 lbs in them.
If you want the smoothest ride possible put in 8 to 10 lbs.
if you want a happy medium put between 15 to 25 lbs.

[rubicon]

Carts & Clubs suggests for 8" tires 20-22 psi. for 10" tires 22-28 with their preference for 25 psi.

At 25 psi my carts rides smoothly????????????????????

[bluedog103]

It's called a speedometer!
Most carts don't have a speedometer. Both of ours do but they
were added on after we purchased them.

[outlaw]

It depends on the tires. 8" tires will run a lower pressure than 10" tires.

I would have thought just the opposite.

[outlaw]

When I bought my Yamaha from Carts and Clubs, they told me 18-20 psi. Oh well, I guess it depends on the day of the week.

[RickeyD]

Maximum pressure will yield the best MPG. I always run the sidewall rating plus 5 psi inflated with Nitrogen. Pressure will not increase or decrease with temperature change.

[tuccillo]

The pressure listed on the sidewall is typically a maximum pressure. It is easy to check; it will say something like "max 35 psi". I don't believe exceeding this figure is a good idea.

Pressure will increase or decrease with temperature regardless of whether you are inflated with 100% nitrogen. Nitrogen will follow the ideal gas law. By the way, "air" is 78% nitrogen and 21% oxygen, the remaining 1% is small amounts of various other gases.

Maximum pressure will yield the best MPG. I always run the sidewall rating plus 5 psi inflated with Nitrogen. Pressure will not increase or decrease with temperature change.

[tuccillo]

It depends on what tires you have. If you have 8" tires then that is probably a good pressure. If you have 10" tires, the "recommended" pressure may be higher. Check the sidewall for the maximum pressure. You want to be below that. Many 8" tires have a maximum pressure of 22 psi. My 10" Loadstars have a maximum pressure of 35 psi and I run them at 25 psi. I would follow the recommendation of your golf cart dealer/mechanic.

When I bought my Yamaha from Carts and Clubs, they told me 18-20 psi. Oh well, I guess it depends on the day of the week.

[tuccillo]

Not typically for the tires you see in The Villages. You may be able to find an exception.

I would have thought just the opposite.

[outlaw]

It depends on what tires you have. If you have 8" tires then that is probably a good pressure. If you have 10" tires, the "recommended" pressure may be higher. Check the sidewall for the maximum pressure. You want to be below that. Many 8" tires have a maximum pressure of 22 psi. My 10" Loadstars have a maximum pressure of 35 psi and I run them at 25 psi. I would follow the recommendation of your golf cart dealer/mechanic.

Mine are 10". They told me 18-20 psi. My understanding is recommended pressure has a lot to do with the loading/vehicle weight. Too little or too much pressure increases tire wear.

[tuccillo]

That is probably fine. My Loadstars are rated for a load of 910 pounds at 35 psi. Since the cart only weighs about 600 pounds empty (and there are 4 tires) I am not anywhere near the load limit of the tires so a pressure well below the maximum is fine. My dealer recommended 25 psi. I would stick with whatever your dealer recommended.

Mine are 10". They told me 18-20 psi. My understanding is recommended pressure has a lot to do with the loading/vehicle weight. Too little or too much pressure increases tire wear.

[bagboy]

22psi for 8" tires, 25psi for 10" tires should be just about right under normal conditions.

[CWGUY]

The Villages "Good Golf Guide" specifies that tires on golf carts must NOT exceed 28 PSI. Also that tires must have a minimum depth of 1/4 inch, and be a minimum width of 8 inches. Wonder if everyone knows and abides by that.

Anyone remember when the starters :police: use to check the tires and tire pressure before you were allowed on the course?

[tomwed]

In the good old days you could ride around in a cart at 18 PSI. Now it's 28 PSI. Talk about inflation!

[Taltarzac725]

Frequently Asked Questions - TiresUSA.com (http://www.specialtytiresusa.com/frequently-asked-questions)

A good link.