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Old 01-21-2016, 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Bobs GolfCart Speedometer View Post
I've installed over 600 speedometers on carts here in the Villages and have observed the following:

If you switch to 205 65-10 tires you will increase your speed by approximately 2.5 mph. If you buy 205 50-10 tires you will not see any speed increase.

Your screwing this guy up by not explaining the aspect ratio difference. A 65 aspect ratio will have a larger overall diameter then a 50 aspect ratio. That's why the 65 travels faster.