[Villages Kahuna]

I have an E-Z-GO with premium tires and wheels and the upcharge was about that amount, as I recall. If you check, I'd guess you're getting premium wheels as well as the tires for the $350. Tires themselves (although golf cart tires are always delivered on plain, white steel wheels) are a lot cheaper than that.

The cart won't run any better with the premium tires and wheels. It'll look sharper, of course. But it won't make the cart run any differently--or faster--than with the standard sized tires and wheels. (The custom wheels are a smaller diameter calling for the higher sidewall tires, making the overall diameter of the premium package just about the same as the standards.) You should inquire about golf course compatibility, but I'd bet that they're OK. All the cart dealers know what tires are approved and which ones aren't and simply don't sell the tires that can't be used on the golf courses.

The price I quoted was from Town & Country E-Z-GO in Spanish Plaines shopping center. If the quote you're getting is from the E-Z-GO Factory Store, I'd be very suspicious. Some have reported here that the factory store is not the most "user friendly" merchant around. I know for a fact that as recently as a couple months ago the prices at Town & Country E-Z-GO were actually a little cheaper than at the factory store.

By the way, be sure to test drive the new E-Z-GO with the AC motor--I can't remember the model designation. It's unbelievable! It'll go 20 mph UP hills as well as down. I test drove it over the golf cart bridge a few times and I couldn't believe it. A test drive will make your mind up in a hurry.