10" vs 12" wheels?

LEMANSZ20 · 11-29-2021, 10:23 AM

I have stock 10" wheels, and I get around 16 to 17mph a 48 volt setup, but with the old 36 volt motor. I upgraded to solid state, but I was wanting to get new wheels honestly b/c I have the hubcap loooking setup.

Is is true that if I go 12" ill maybe get another mph or 2? or should I just stick with the 10"? I dont really understand how a bigger wheel would give me more speed, but maybe golf cars are different.

Volt_Ampere · 11-29-2021, 10:27 AM

It's tire diameter - not wheel size. If you go from 20 inch to 22 inch tires, you will gain about 10% more top speed usually. It really depends on what is limiting your top speed though. I gained about 2mph on my Yamaha cart by going to larger diameter tires. You have to make sure that they will fit without a lift kit. I went with the largest tire diameter that would fit without rubbing. (don't want a lifted cart)

LEMANSZ20 · 11-29-2021, 10:31 AM

i have a lifted cart already, not a huge lift, but im not worried about fitment. I am just worried about losing speed as my cart isnt fast. I want a better look and just dont want to lose anything. What would be a recommended wheel and tire setup size for a club car ds with my setup? Any ideas?

LEMANSZ20 · 11-30-2021, 01:14 PM

So all in all what would be the recommended wheel and tire size combo I should go for for my cart.

Tom47 · 11-30-2021, 07:21 PM

As Volt_Ampere said, tire diameter is the only thing you need to look at.

Wheel size is not important other than a smaller diameter wheel with a 22" diameter tire will ride a lot softer than a larger diameter wheel with a 22" tire.

The more rubber between the rim and the road, the softer the ride. Go with the largest diameter tire that can safely clear the cart. Then find the wheel you like for it.

22's on a 10" rim is what I would recommend.

By the way, stock wheels are usually 8" diameter. Are you sure yours are 10"?

Capt. Lenny · 12-01-2021, 08:58 AM

As you increase TIRE diameter, you increase speed but lose torque. How much of either depends on how much you go up in tire diameter. There is a calculator on this forum and I think it's in the tools section. If you don't find it look up some of JohnnieB's posts where he sheds light on percentage increases and decreases.

11-29-2021, 10:23 AM	#1
LEMANSZ20 Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: miami fl Posts: 166	10" vs 12" wheels? I have stock 10" wheels, and I get around 16 to 17mph a 48 volt setup, but with the old 36 volt motor. I upgraded to solid state, but I was wanting to get new wheels honestly b/c I have the hubcap loooking setup. Is is true that if I go 12" ill maybe get another mph or 2? or should I just stick with the 10"? I dont really understand how a bigger wheel would give me more speed, but maybe golf cars are different.

11-29-2021, 10:27 AM	#2
Volt_Ampere Gone Wild Join Date: May 2012 Location: Rio Verde, Az Posts: 7,186	Re: 10" vs 12" wheels? It's tire diameter - not wheel size. If you go from 20 inch to 22 inch tires, you will gain about 10% more top speed usually. It really depends on what is limiting your top speed though. I gained about 2mph on my Yamaha cart by going to larger diameter tires. You have to make sure that they will fit without a lift kit. I went with the largest tire diameter that would fit without rubbing. (don't want a lifted cart)

11-29-2021, 10:31 AM	#3
LEMANSZ20 Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: miami fl Posts: 166	Re: 10" vs 12" wheels? i have a lifted cart already, not a huge lift, but im not worried about fitment. I am just worried about losing speed as my cart isnt fast. I want a better look and just dont want to lose anything. What would be a recommended wheel and tire setup size for a club car ds with my setup? Any ideas?

11-30-2021, 01:14 PM	#4
LEMANSZ20 Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: miami fl Posts: 166	Re: 10" vs 12" wheels? So all in all what would be the recommended wheel and tire size combo I should go for for my cart.

11-30-2021, 07:21 PM	#5
Tom47 Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Kingsland, Georgia Posts: 1,825	Re: 10" vs 12" wheels? As Volt_Ampere said, tire diameter is the only thing you need to look at. Wheel size is not important other than a smaller diameter wheel with a 22" diameter tire will ride a lot softer than a larger diameter wheel with a 22" tire. The more rubber between the rim and the road, the softer the ride. Go with the largest diameter tire that can safely clear the cart. Then find the wheel you like for it. 22's on a 10" rim is what I would recommend. By the way, stock wheels are usually 8" diameter. Are you sure yours are 10"? Last edited by Tom47; 11-30-2021 at 07:22 PM.. Reason: Stock wheels

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12-01-2021, 08:58 AM	#6
Capt. Lenny Born to be Wild Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Palm Harbor Florida Posts: 2,768	Re: 10" vs 12" wheels? As you increase TIRE diameter, you increase speed but lose torque. How much of either depends on how much you go up in tire diameter. There is a calculator on this forum and I think it's in the tools section. If you don't find it look up some of JohnnieB's posts where he sheds light on percentage increases and decreases.

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