Drive Train Upgrade After Wheel Upgrade?

[ufjaz]

I have a stock 2000 CC DS. I purchased a set of 23" tires on 12" wheels with a 6" lift kit.


My usage will be 50% street and 50% golf course. Should I expect issues down the road with my drive train? If so, what issues? Thanks for any insight.

[NoleFan4Ever]

None I know of...

Just a little torque loss after tires and kit....

[ufjaz]

Originally Posted by NoleFan4Ever

None I know of...

Just a little torque loss after tires and kit....

Good. By the way, congrats on the softball team.

[NoleFan4Ever]

Originally Posted by ufjaz

Good. By the way, congrats on the softball team.

Now if we can only get the Baseball team to FINALLY win the CWS one day that would be terrific!

[dundeebarnbuggy]

Rear differential is really stout. Do not be surprised if you find you need to get a bigger controller and possibly a motor though.

[ufjaz]

Originally Posted by dundeebarnbuggy

Rear differential is really stout. Do not be surprised if you find you need to get a bigger controller and possibly a motor though.

Due to a perceived loss of torque, but otherwise not an actual reliability issue, right?? I mean I would expect to lose a little torque, gain a little top end, but would the actual performance be hindered?

[dundeebarnbuggy]

What kind of grades will it be required to climb?

[ufjaz]

Originally Posted by dundeebarnbuggy

What kind of grades will it be required to climb?

I don't know … nothing too steep. Streetwise, probably nothing worse than 4% (guessing). Golf course, minor hills, but there's always a steep hill or two. Are you talking about sustained grades like a street, or like golf course hills? I am in AZ so there are greater challenges off-road, but I don't expect to go there.

[dundeebarnbuggy]

Probably OK, but others with more experience on a stock cart with big tires will surely offer advise.

[scottyb]

Originally Posted by ufjaz

Due to a perceived loss of torque, but otherwise not an actual reliability issue, right?? I mean I would expect to lose a little torque, gain a little top end, but would the actual performance be hindered?

Yes. The 23" tire is more than 25% taller than the original 18" tire. This changes the rear end gearing by an equal amount mathematically. The result is a real 25% reduction in torque or power where the rubber meets the road or trail.
That is why drive system upgrades are so popular with modified carts.