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Old 11-07-2023, 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by mrf0151 View Post
Actually, you cannot go by what the PSI is on the sidewall of the tire. That 35lbs that you see on the tire is the MAXIMUM pressure for trailer towing. What most people don't realize is that the tires we buy for our golf carts are really trailer tow tires. For 10-inch tires, 22 lbs is recommended for best wear. If you are pumping them up past that then just keep your eye on the tires as over pressure on these tires can cause rapid wear in the center of the tread.
22 psi is not the optimal pressure for proper tire wear. the tire will wear and not last as long.