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Old 01-21-2016, 09:13 AM
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The speed of the tire rotation is determined by engine RPM. That would not change by increasing tire/wheel size. However, the actual speed of the cart will increase. Thereby making the speedometer give you a false low reading. Still reads 20mph, but now traveling 22mph.

This was an important thing to remember when we all put larger tires on our cars back in the 70's. You might get a speeding ticket because you are going faster than you think.

Last edited by Marathon Man; 01-21-2016 at 10:08 AM.