215x40 on (12" wheels) non-lifted EZGO TXT Electric

pcarenthuz · 12-16-2012, 08:44 AM

Can someone give me an idea if 215x40 tires clear okay on an unlifted EZGO? I know I'm okay with 205x30. I've got new HD leafs front and rear.

If I believe my math the difference in height between the two tires is 1.93" and the difference in width is .39". In further reading here on the forum (new edits to my question here), seems I'm fine w/ the overall diameter given 20.0" is the max for an non-lifted cart. The diameter of the tires based on 215 is 18.77".

So the real question comes down to the 215x40 versus 205x30 width difference --is .39" going to throw things off? I don't see anything about offset regarding the particular wheels I'm looking at. I don't want any rubbing so that's my main concern.

Thank you.

Pat Arnold

chloe · 12-16-2012, 06:46 PM

If you are asking if the width will be too much, that is, will the tire rub? Then my answer is: I don't think you'll have a problem. But, if you really want to be certain, load the cart up with a couple people and have the driver turn the wheel lock to lock. Check things out and make your decision from that.

monkey-1 · 12-16-2012, 09:50 PM

I run 215/40x12's (Duro Excel Touring) on my cart without any issues. Here is a pic before I lowered it and added the air ride. You should have NO issues:

I love the 'beefy' look of these tires. Here is it compared to some 215/35x12's.

Edit:
Here is a list of actual tire sizes converted from metric:
205/30-12= 8.07" Wide, 16.84" Tall (2.42" sidewall)
215/30-12= 8.46" Wide, 17.07' Tall (2.53" sidewall)
215/35-12= 8.46" Wide, 17.9" Tall (2.96" sidewall)
215/40-12= 8.46" Wide, 18.77" Tall (3.38" sidewall)

pcarenthuz · 12-17-2012, 08:08 AM

Chloe & Monkey-1, okay, thanks good to know. I know my question wasn't terribly clear.

At the end of the day I've not purchased any wheels/tires yet and am trying to figure out what will work. I'd like to minimize the amount of wheel/tire protruding out from under the fenders if possible.

Pat Arnold

chloe · 12-17-2012, 07:03 PM

I went out to the garage and checked mine today. They are, indeed, 215/40's. I have no issues at all. Don't need fender flares and no internal contact.

48V Fanatic · 12-17-2012, 07:10 PM

You'll be fine, and it will look awesome!!

12-16-2012, 08:44 AM	#1
pcarenthuz Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 69	215x40 on (12" wheels) non-lifted EZGO TXT Electric Can someone give me an idea if 215x40 tires clear okay on an unlifted EZGO? I know I'm okay with 205x30. I've got new HD leafs front and rear. If I believe my math the difference in height between the two tires is 1.93" and the difference in width is .39". In further reading here on the forum (new edits to my question here), seems I'm fine w/ the overall diameter given 20.0" is the max for an non-lifted cart. The diameter of the tires based on 215 is 18.77". So the real question comes down to the 215x40 versus 205x30 width difference --is .39" going to throw things off? I don't see anything about offset regarding the particular wheels I'm looking at. I don't want any rubbing so that's my main concern. Thank you. Pat Arnold Last edited by pcarenthuz; 12-16-2012 at 08:54 AM.. Reason: I educated myself by reading this forum for one of my questions.

12-16-2012, 06:46 PM	#2
chloe Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central Delaware Posts: 859	Re: 215x40 on (12" wheels) non-lifted EZGO TXT Electric If you are asking if the width will be too much, that is, will the tire rub? Then my answer is: I don't think you'll have a problem. But, if you really want to be certain, load the cart up with a couple people and have the driver turn the wheel lock to lock. Check things out and make your decision from that.

12-16-2012, 09:50 PM	#3
monkey-1 Monkeylicious Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mississippi Posts: 952	Re: 215x40 on (12" wheels) non-lifted EZGO TXT Electric I run 215/40x12's (Duro Excel Touring) on my cart without any issues. Here is a pic before I lowered it and added the air ride. You should have NO issues: I love the 'beefy' look of these tires. Here is it compared to some 215/35x12's. Edit: Here is a list of actual tire sizes converted from metric: 205/30-12= 8.07" Wide, 16.84" Tall (2.42" sidewall) 215/30-12= 8.46" Wide, 17.07' Tall (2.53" sidewall) 215/35-12= 8.46" Wide, 17.9" Tall (2.96" sidewall) 215/40-12= 8.46" Wide, 18.77" Tall (3.38" sidewall)

12-17-2012, 08:08 AM	#4
pcarenthuz Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 69	Re: 215x40 on (12" wheels) non-lifted EZGO TXT Electric Chloe & Monkey-1, okay, thanks good to know. I know my question wasn't terribly clear. At the end of the day I've not purchased any wheels/tires yet and am trying to figure out what will work. I'd like to minimize the amount of wheel/tire protruding out from under the fenders if possible. Pat Arnold

12-17-2012, 07:03 PM	#5
chloe Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central Delaware Posts: 859	Re: 215x40 on (12" wheels) non-lifted EZGO TXT Electric I went out to the garage and checked mine today. They are, indeed, 215/40's. I have no issues at all. Don't need fender flares and no internal contact.

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12-17-2012, 07:10 PM	#6
48V Fanatic Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: GA Posts: 33	Re: 215x40 on (12" wheels) non-lifted EZGO TXT Electric You'll be fine, and it will look awesome!!

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