[tophcfa]

Got a new 2022 Yamaha Quiet Tech and absolutely love it. Between the four way independent suspension, rack in pinion steering, super quiet ride, ample room for a tall guy, and 250 - 300 mile range on a tank of gas, it’s a perfect ride for the Villages. One thing about the cart that bothers me is that the front tires are noticeably bowed out (wider at the base than the top). Is anyone else aware of this and know the reason for the design? Is this for better handling? I am concerned this design will lead to premature tire wear and necessitate frequent tire rotations? Has anyone tried to fix this with either an alignment or other front end modifications? Curious minds want to know? Please, I don’t want to hear that I should have purchased an electric cart!

[I'm Popeye!]

That's the correct stance for these carts... Enjoy!

[Altavia]

Lots of camber is normal for stability off road.

Should be toed in 1/8" - 1/4" .

[villagetinker]

Originally Posted by Altavia

Lots of camber is normal for stability off road.

Should be toed in 1/8" - 1/4" .

Wheel Alignment; Toe-In - Yamaha G22 A/E Service Manual [Page 54] | ManualsLib

The link provided is for a 2003 vintage Yamaha golf cart and would NOT be correct for the newer 2022 golf cart, please do not use this information.

[Altavia]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

The link provided is for a 2003 vintage Yamaha golf cart and would NOT be correct for the newer 2022 golf cart, please do not use this information.

Removed...

If it hit a curb, here's a reason why toe could be off.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=LCfvqh1t...SIkaIECMiOmarE

[Velvet]

I think you are correct OP, I took a picture of my 2022 gas Quiet Tech Yamaha cart and it looks different.

[dewilson58]

Was an issue in 2017.

Factory fixed the issue half way thru 2018.

2019 and 2020 ........................... no issue.

Why is the issue back???......no idea, maybe the factory had leftover parts.

[villagetinker]

I do not know when the Yamaha golf carts went to 4 wheel independent suspension, but this may be due to that change, you may want to do an internet search, or contact Yamaha directly with your concern.

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

I do not know when the Yamaha golf carts went to 4 wheel independent suspension, but this may be due to that change, you may want to do an internet search, or contact Yamaha directly with your concern.

Thanks, I believe 4 wheel independent suspension started in 2017 with the first year of the quiet tech drive 2 model year. I have Todd Casey coming to our house to tune up my wife’s club car in a couple weeks and I will pick his brain and see if I can learn more about what’s up with the new carts front end alignment. Also, I am going to call the service department at the dealership where I bought the cart on Monday.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

Also, I am going to call the service department at the dealership where I bought the cart on Monday.

My understanding...............2017 thru 2021, the front-end's were all fixed in place, no adjustments. Let us know what you find out about the new models.

[jimkerr]

I have a 2022 and it looks the same. I have over 3,000 miles on it and am not seeing any abnormal tire wear. Have fun in your new golf cart!

[AZ SLIM]

I have a 2019 gas model that I bought used, and mine is the same and, yes, I am getting premature wear. they are almost worn out already. Since I bought it used, I have not talked to a dealer's mechanic about it. One of Willies mobile cart service mechanics told me that there is not much you can do. He said Yamaha sells some kind of after-market suspension part that will help, but I haven't pursued that. (you can probably tell that I am not much of a mechanic). I will follow this post to see if I can pick up any facts about it.

[mkjelenbaas]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

Got a new 2022 Yamaha Quiet Tech and absolutely love it. Between the four way independent suspension, rack in pinion steering, super quiet ride, ample room for a tall guy, and 250 - 300 mile range on a tank of gas, it’s a perfect ride for the Villages. One thing about the cart that bothers me is that the front tires are noticeably bowed out (wider at the base than the top). Is anyone else aware of this and know the reason for the design? Is this for better handling? I am concerned this design will lead to premature tire wear and necessitate frequent tire rotations? Has anyone tried to fix this with either an alignment or other front end modifications? Curious minds want to know? Please, I don’t want to hear that I should have purchased an electric cart!

When you post here and don’t want to hear something - good luck - you will get ANYTHING - yea I noticed it but figured I have other areas of my life to consider!!

[3105boy]

I have a 5 year old QuietTech. Yes the front tires wear on the inside and yes there is no adjustment. Enjoy the added stability and PLEASE tilt your blinding LED bar down. Thank you.

[dennisgavin]

I have a 2020 and the tires are toed out and they have uneven wear. THe tech told me that Yamaha did it with the increased speeds of the carts to help prevent roll over possibilities when taking turns at higher speeds. Whether that is true or not I don't know but I am not happy about it.