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Old 06-08-2022, 05:33 AM
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Originally Posted by OnInTwo View Post
I’m thinking of swapping out my old tires and rims. Does anyone have any insight into how the cart rides with low profile tires and rims (215x35 14) versus standard profile tires on their gas Yamaha? I suspect the low profile provides a much ‘bumpier’ or ‘rough’ ride due to the narrow and stiff sidewall on these tires.
I run my golf car tires at 20 psi, rather than 24 or 28 as some others do, precisely for a softer ride. I suppose I get a few less miles per gallon, but it's an easy tradeoff for me.