Like most other responders have indicated, for most of The Villages a little wider than the normal cart would be fine. But I can think of at least two or three spots where it is already really close for a standard size cart. One of those is the LSL bridge where there is a concrete curb so carts can't move over any further to allow a wide cart to pass. I've seen a number of cases on that bridge where side view mirrors have been hit by passing carts. Another is the Historic Side bridge. Again, side walls so carts can't move over any further. Many of us actually pull in our side mirrors when crossing that bridge. I know it is tempting to get some of the newer style carts out there, but you may occasionally run into situations where that cart is a major hindrance.
I don't know if I want to stop on the LSL bridge and get a tape measure out to find the width, but some of the TOTV contributors might. But also consider that the published width of a cart probably won't include the dimension of external side view mirrors, both yours and on coming carts. Make sure you factor that dimension into your investigation. It's not just the wheel or body width that you have to consider.
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