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Old 07-16-2010, 10:34 AM   #1
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Hello People,
I am restoring a 1985 and soon I will need to buy 4 new tires. Currently it has the standard 18x8.5x8 but looking at the room in the wheel arches it looks like maybe I could fit something slightly bigger without having to use a lift kit. So my question is, has anyone fitted a bigger tire, such as 20x8.5x8 into a mid 80's EZGO without lifting it?
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Old 07-16-2010, 10:42 AM   #2
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The 20 will fit without issues...
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Old 07-16-2010, 12:41 PM   #3
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Thank you ScottyB I appreciate your prompt response. A set of 20's will look much nicer
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A set of 20's will look much nicer
22s and a lift would look much nicer than that.
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Old 07-17-2010, 05:44 AM   #5
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You are correct Stovebolt but I need to keep an eye on the bottom line. I got the cart for free but....... $400 on engine rebuild kit...... $400 on two new clutches..... $$$$$ on various miscellaneous bits now $200 ish on 20x11x8 tires. I guess anything bigger will need new wheels plus the cost of the lift kit. I think I will pass but I sure appreciate your opinion.

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Old 07-22-2010, 10:08 PM   #6
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Dave, I built my 3" rear lift for my 87 EZGO with one section of angle iron,four sections of flat steel, & 2 sections of square tubing.
The front lift was achieved by cutting the kingpin welds and rewelding them pointing down below the axle instead of above it. This entire operation took a weekend - 1 day measuring & drawing, 1 day cutting-drilling-welding-installing. There are people here far more knowledgeable than me that might have better ideas. This worked for me, hope it does for you.
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Old 07-23-2010, 08:17 AM   #7
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Hey guys, Thank you for your comments. After some consideration and careful measurement I found some 22x11x8 all terrain tires mounted on powder black rims. Last night I fitted them and they have exactly the look I wanted. Then I discovered my big mistake. As you can see I have removed the front of the cart and when the front is back on the clearance is considerably smaller. Ooops. Oh well looks like I will be fitting a lift kit. The good news is that I have seen one for $75, unless Brush Creek wants to pack his torches and head for sunny Virginia.

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