12" or 14" rims with 23" tires?

BigRed77 · 06-07-2023, 06:08 PM

Wondering what advantages or disadvantages are one way or the other?
Would one affect ride quality more?

I figure with 12" rims, the tires would weigh more, but would it be enough to effect the cart?

Or is it mostly just a look preference thing?

Cartmaster · 06-08-2023, 04:03 AM

12 inch rims with that size tire will give a slightly softer ride. 14 may be a bit harsh. people tend to go for the looks, but it affects the ride quality. The taller the side wall of the tire, the softer the ride will be.

BigRed77 · 06-11-2023, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Cartmaster

12 inch rims with that size tire will give a slightly softer ride. 14 may be a bit harsh. people tend to go for the looks, but it affects the ride quality. The taller the side wall of the tire, the softer the ride will be.

Thank you sir
Ride quality being a main concern with my wife's back, I ordered the 12" wheel set.

Springbok · 06-13-2023, 05:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cartmaster

12 inch rims with that size tire will give a slightly softer ride. 14 may be a bit harsh. people tend to go for the looks, but it affects the ride quality. The taller the side wall of the tire, the softer the ride will be.

This is why I run 22.5s on 8" wheels on two of my three carts! My third cart (the "work" cart) has 22s on 10" wheels only because I got them for a smokin' deal or else it would have them too.

Pullit · 06-13-2023, 05:24 AM

I went with 12" on mine. I am using 22" tires and have had a bunch of people comment on how nice it rides.

KOZ45 · 06-18-2023, 10:38 AM

12" for sure

Neighbor has 14" and it's not as smooth

dundeebarnbuggy · 06-18-2023, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Springbok

This is why I run 22.5s on 8" wheels on two of my three carts! My third cart (the "work" cart) has 22s on 10" wheels only because I got them for a smokin' deal or else it would have them too.

StoveBolt · 06-19-2023, 08:00 AM

10" w/24s for me, gota love sidewall.

http://www.frontiernet.net/~irishhills/wtxt.JPG

06-07-2023, 06:08 PM	#1
BigRed77 Getting Wild Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Horseshoe Bay, Texas Posts: 144	12" or 14" rims with 23" tires? Wondering what advantages or disadvantages are one way or the other? Would one affect ride quality more? I figure with 12" rims, the tires would weigh more, but would it be enough to effect the cart? Or is it mostly just a look preference thing?

06-08-2023, 04:03 AM	#2
Cartmaster British born Nincompoop Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 2,463	Re: 12" or 14" rims with 23" tires? 12 inch rims with that size tire will give a slightly softer ride. 14 may be a bit harsh. people tend to go for the looks, but it affects the ride quality. The taller the side wall of the tire, the softer the ride will be.

06-13-2023, 05:24 AM	#5
Pullit Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TN Posts: 162	Re: 12" or 14" rims with 23" tires? I went with 12" on mine. I am using 22" tires and have had a bunch of people comment on how nice it rides.

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KOZ45 Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 717	Re: 12" or 14" rims with 23" tires? 12" for sure Neighbor has 14" and it's not as smooth

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