Tire pressure gauge

[Scbang]

Hi, does golf cart tire use the same gauge as cars? Just ordered a pair from Amazon and it says my cart is only 12 psi ( way too low ) whereas my SUV is 40 ( seems right ).
Just by looking, my cart does not look under inflated. Any thoughts? Should it be around 20 psi?

[Aloha1]

Yes, same gauge. golf cart tires should be about 22-23 psi per Villages Golf Carts.

[vintageogauge]

Golf car tires do use the same type gauge as a car or bike. If it says 12 lbs that is probably what is in there, borrow a neighbor or friends gauge and double check the accuracy of your new gauge. Tires don't always look low when they are in fact low.

[tophcfa]

Yup, same gauge. I like to keep our golf carts between 29 and 31 PSI. Valve stems seem to have problems with the Florida heat and humidity and occasionally fail to let you put air into the tire efficiently. I ordered a 24 pack of replacement valve stems on Amazon and swap out the stems every couple of years and the tires thank me for it. Drive on : )

[Topspinmo]

Temp changes and time affect tire pressure unless you’re tires are filled with nitrogen. Why you should check tire pressure monthly. Try to find gauge that least reads in 1 pound increments. Even then they came be two pounds off minimum. I found for my cart tires the sweet spot 26 PSI. They heavier or lighter the cart it may vary few pounds and Of course the type to tires on the cart>

[tuccillo]

No, that is not exactly true. The ideal gas law still applies. "Air" is 78% nitrogen. The nitrogen or "air" in your tires will respond to temperature changes the same. However, nitrogen filled tires may have less evaporated moisture than "air" filled tires and this can contribute to somewhat reduced pressure changes with temperature changes. It depends on the ambient dew point when the tires were filled. Regardless, it is not worth worrying about for non-racing applications.

Temp changes and time affect tire pressure unless you’re tires are filled with nitrogen. Why you should check tire pressure monthly. Try to find gauge that least reads in 1 pound increments. Even then they came be two pounds off minimum. I found for my cart tires the sweet spot 26 PSI. They heavier or lighter the cart it may vary few pounds and Of course the type to tires on the cart>

[Topspinmo]

Hi, does golf cart tire use the same gauge as cars? Just ordered a pair from Amazon and it says my cart is only 12 psi ( way too low ) whereas my SUV is 40 ( seems right ).
Just by looking, my cart does not look under inflated. Any thoughts? Should it be around 20 psi?

IMO 40 sounds high for you’re SUV, but I would double check the information on door post if you haven’t already? To high pressure with cause over heating and center tire wear?

IMO 20 may be too low if you have gas cart with 10 inch 60 series tires for the rear. More than half of the weight on rear tires if the tire pressure too low or too high you will get uneven tire wear.

Reason I brought this up? You don’t sound to sure of what proper pressure should be?

[Topspinmo]

No, that is not true. The ideal gas law still applies. "Air" is 78% nitrogen. The pressure in your tires will respond to temperature changes the same whether you have "air" or a nitrogen fill.

But it’s not 100% nitrogen, which will loose pressure at less rate till air compressor air equal out the %.

[tuccillo]

Nitrogen, by virtue of molecule size, will "leak" out somewhat slower than "air". However, your statement was that temperature changes don't impact nitrogen filled tires. That is really not true. If you can get nitrogen filled tires for no additional cost then that is good but I wouldn't pay extra for it.

But it’s not 100% nitrogen, which will loose pressure at less rate till air compressor air equal out the %.

[tophcfa]

Temp changes and time affect tire pressure unless you’re tires are filled with nitrogen. Why you should check tire pressure monthly. Try to find gauge that least reads in 1 pound increments. Even then they came be two pounds off minimum. I found for my cart tires the sweet spot 26 PSI. They heavier or lighter the cart it may vary few pounds and Of course the type to tires on the cart>

No, that is not exactly true. The ideal gas law still applies. "Air" is 78% nitrogen. The nitrogen or "air" in your tires will respond to temperature changes the same. However, nitrogen filled tires may have less evaporated moisture than "air" filled tires and this can contribute to somewhat reduced pressure changes with temperature changes. It depends on the ambient dew point when the tires were filled. Regardless, it is not worth worrying about for non-racing applications.

Could somebody please forward the above to Roger Goodell : )

[Topspinmo]

Nitrogen, by virtue of molecule size, will "leak" out somewhat slower than "air". However, your statement was that temperature changes don't impact nitrogen filled tires. That is really not true.

And my next sentence said check monthly. Which IMO means regardless of the theory still need to check them. Which IMO quite few people don’t?

I found/IMO when my car was new and tires was filled with nitrogen, nitrogen filled tires pressure would react to temperature changes, but the pressure would not loose air as fast as compressor filled tires. Basically when the temperature came back up the nitrogen filled tire would read approximately the same. Where regular air filled tires would require top off more often. I agree after you top them off so many times it makes no difference, it will loose air at same rate.

[Topspinmo]

Could somebody please forward the above to Roger Goodell : )

Ok, I’ll bit?

Why would Goodell up in the clouds know anything MORE about tires, air pressure, and tire gauge than he knows about football?:faint:

[tophcfa]

Ok, I’ll bit?

Why would Goodell up in the clouds know anything MORE about tires, air pressure, and tire gauge than he knows about football?:faint:

Well, he runs a multi-billion dollar industry and has adequate resources to get the real answers to simple scientific facts. I guess one only wants to get the real facts if the answers fit their agenda?????

[jswirs]

Hi, does golf cart tire use the same gauge as cars? Just ordered a pair from Amazon and it says my cart is only 12 psi ( way too low ) whereas my SUV is 40 ( seems right ).
Just by looking, my cart does not look under inflated. Any thoughts? Should it be around 20 psi?
Tires have the maximum amount of PSI embossed on the side wall of the tire. Mine say 35 lbs. I keep mine at about 30 psi.

[Professor]

Yes, same gauge. I learned the hard way that golf cart tires may look fine even when they are underinflated. 22-24 pounds is recommended I was told by the Villages Golf Cart Service Center.

[Rylee]

So Tom Brady was right!!!!

[arbajeda]

For your car, check the driver's side door pillar. It will list the tire pressure recommendations. For your cart, look at the tire. It also will state the tire pressure recommendations. It should be about 35 psi.

[rlsjks1987@gmail.com]

Consider what is marked on tire sidewalls, weight of cargo, and desired ride comfort and handling. I usually ride solo and run 26psi. Another item to consider when talking about tires. They all have valve stems with a needle and hopefully a valve cap. You should always have a valve needle tool/wrench. If it becomes loose the tire will not hold air.

[RICH1]

You are spot on ! I drive around with 30psi , my tires will wear less and the cart handles better! A Milton gauge should last you a lifetime!

[DaleDivine]

I keep mine between 30-32 PSI.
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[donfey]

Hi, does golf cart tire use the same gauge as cars? Just ordered a pair from Amazon and it says my cart is only 12 psi ( way too low ) whereas my SUV is 40 ( seems right ).
Just by looking, my cart does not look under inflated. Any thoughts? Should it be around 20 psi?

What does it say on the tire? Mine says MAX PRESSURE 35. PSI. I keep mine at 25 for a "softer" ride.

[pgettinger01]

I use 20-25 PSI. They lose air slowly over time.

[jimkerr]

Yes, your same tire gauge can be used on bicycles too. If you look on the tire it will have the recommended PSI. I recommend looking on your tire to ensure you have the proper amount of air in them.

[DAVES]

Hi, does golf cart tire use the same gauge as cars? Just ordered a pair from Amazon and it says my cart is only 12 psi ( way too low ) whereas my SUV is 40 ( seems right ).
Just by looking, my cart does not look under inflated. Any thoughts? Should it be around 20 psi?

I think what you are saying is that you had new tires installed on your golf cart. You later tested the pressure with the tire gauge that you own and got a low reading of 12 psi.

There could be many reasons. With the typical aluminum rims on the golf carts the gauge you have may not properly fit, and seal on the stem. It is possible they did not properly
clean the rims before mounting your new tires so that they did not properly seal to the rims.

In any case, the pressure gauges are cheap. You may want to simply buy another one
or borrow one from a friend or neighbor and see if the reading on your golf cart is the same 12 lbs. Yes, 20 lbs is the recommended pressure. You will find on a cold day it will drop 1-2 pounds and on a hot day go up 1-2 lbs.

[HogPilot]

IMO 40 sounds high for you’re SUV, but I would double check the information on door post if you haven’t already? To high pressure with cause over heating and center tire wear?

IMO 20 may be too low if you have gas cart with 10 inch 60 series tires for the rear. More than half of the weight on rear tires if the tire pressure too low or too high you will get uneven tire wear.

Reason I brought this up? You don’t sound to sure of what proper pressure should be?

The owner’s manual for my 2014 Yamaha recommends 16 psi.
The maximum pressure indicated on the tire is NOT the correct pressure for all applications.

[tobiaszr]

Along the line of tire pressure for a golf cart, any thoughts on tire rotation over a period of time? Should this be a regular practice when annual service is done? Thanks, in advance. Stay safe out there.

[tuccillo]

Yes, the owner's manual recommends 16 psi for the OEM 8" tires. If that is what you have then that is fine. However, many Villagers' carts have the 205/65-10 Loadstar tires. A good pressure for a two-seater with those 10" tires is 26-30 psi.

The owner’s manual for my 2014 Yamaha recommends 16 psi.
The maximum pressure indicated on the tire is NOT the correct pressure for all applications.

[tuccillo]

Yes, you should rotate the tires. I do this every 10K miles and use a crossover pattern (fronts come straight back and the rears cross over to the front). It also wouldn't hurt to check the front end toe periodically, especially if you notice any uneven wear and you know the tire inflation has been OK so the wear is not due to low inflation. I know some people have reported excess front tire wear because of increased camber on the later model Yamahas.

Along the line of tire pressure for a golf cart, any thoughts on tire rotation over a period of time? Should this be a regular practice when annual service is done? Thanks, in advance. Stay safe out there.

[024engine]

Same gauge

[tophcfa]

The owner’s manual for my 2014 Yamaha recommends 16 psi.
The maximum pressure indicated on the tire is NOT the correct pressure for all applications.

Remember that golf carts are designed to be driven on golf courses and not roads and MMP’s, which is why 16 PSI is recommended in the owners manual. 16 PSI will soften the ride and give the cart better traction on uneven/unpaved surfaces, but 32 PSI will handle better and reduce tread wear on paved surfaces while going 20 MPH. A compromise of 24 PSI would be reasonable for both conditions.

[Mulliganguy]

Hi, does golf cart tire use the same gauge as cars? Just ordered a pair from Amazon and it says my cart is only 12 psi ( way too low ) whereas my SUV is 40 ( seems right ).
Just by looking, my cart does not look under inflated. Any thoughts? Should it be around 20 psi?
Tire pressure varies with wheel/tire size. My cart has 13” wheels and tire pressure is in the 29 to 31 psi. I recently ordered a inexpensive solar powered tire pressure monitoring system on eBay. That way I know when to add air.

[MrFlorida]

Do not check your tires in the hot sun, it will be much higher than a normal reading. Check your tires in the shade when they are cool.

[Diverdave]

Hi, does golf cart tire use the same gauge as cars? Just ordered a pair from Amazon and it says my cart is only 12 psi ( way too low ) whereas my SUV is 40 ( seems right ).
Just by looking, my cart does not look under inflated. Any thoughts? Should it be around 20 psi?

Golf cart tires are a much softer rubber compound than car tires. They need this because unlike a car where there us a sophisticated suspension most carts have no / minimal suspension. This means that the flexing of the tire is responsible for a significant portion of the ride quality.

The wide profile of the tire allows a fairly low pressure to still support the weight of the cart with only 20 to 24 PSI which gives a reasonably smooth ride.

[propjob]

Experienced the same problem. Valve core was clogged. Swapped it out with a new one and PSI checked out fine. You can get the valve cores and the small tool to change them out at any auto parts store. Enjoy!!

[Dimagolfer]

24#-25#, is correct tire pressure!

[erhrph]

Tires have the maximum amount of PSI embossed on the side wall of the tire. Mine say 35 lbs. I keep mine at about 30 psi.

We followed the 35psi limit on our golf cart and in 1 year the center of our front tires bald out!! We now keep all golf cart tires at 22psi.

[Topspinmo]

Well, he runs a multi-billion dollar industry and has adequate resources to get the real answers to simple scientific facts. I guess one only wants to get the real facts if the answers fit their agenda?????


Football sucks, that’s all I got to say about that IMO of course.

[Clark124]

Hi, does golf cart tire use the same gauge as cars? Just ordered a pair from Amazon and it says my cart is only 12 psi ( way too low ) whereas my SUV is 40 ( seems right ).
Just by looking, my cart does not look under inflated. Any thoughts? Should it be around 20 psi?
Golf The Villages (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.golfthevillages.com%2Fgolf-in-the-villages%2Fapproved-tire-list.asp&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cff37f2964cec4840a23b08d 8fb57d8e7%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7 C0%7C637535701999748640%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8ey JWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwi LCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=6FZ9O5poIUnNB3taXpzuCH RjxoeB2cLl1VrBR5GVyTc%3D&reserved=0)
This should be a list of approved tires and maximum pressure for golf courses (28lbs)

[Topspinmo]

The owner’s manual for my 2014 Yamaha recommends 16 psi.
The maximum pressure indicated on the tire is NOT the correct pressure for all applications.


And what sizes tires? Golf carts come with 8” rims and tires not the after market 10” or 12”. It really depends on what size tires you have on cart and how there made. 16 PSI is too low for 60 series 10 tire. You will wear the rear tires out quickly, not so much with front tires.

[furbish]

Hi, does golf cart tire use the same gauge as cars? Just ordered a pair from Amazon and it says my cart is only 12 psi ( way too low ) whereas my SUV is 40 ( seems right ).
Just by looking, my cart does not look under inflated. Any thoughts? Should it be around 20 psi?

Auto tires use what's called a "Schrader" valve, by far the most common type, so golf cart tires are probably the same. There is another kind of valve, I think called "Presta", used on some bicycles.

[bobnyce]

Hi, does golf cart tire use the same gauge as cars? Just ordered a pair from Amazon and it says my cart is only 12 psi ( way too low ) whereas my SUV is 40 ( seems right ).
Just by looking, my cart does not look under inflated. Any thoughts? Should it be around 20 psi?


Forty is too high for an SUV!

[Scbang]

Forty is too high for an SUV!
I just checked and in says 35 front 42 back and it's currently 38 and 45 on a hot driveway.
Anyway, my golf cart ( 2016 Yamaha gas 205-65-10 ) does not give me that PZZZ sound when I measure the pressure so the stem must be clogged or something. Can I still fill it with some quarters? Where is the best place to fill up the cart tire air? Gas stations?
I'm near the high school and library. BTW, the tire says the max is 35 psi..

[tobiaszr]

Just came back from Tire Choice. Was told to leave tires as is. Best tires should be in rear. Did increase psi to 26 in all tires. In the past, was always told to inflate to 22#. Will try 26 and keep an eye on the wear.

[tobiaszr]

Checked Google for rotation of golf cart tires. The suggestion was backs come straight to front and fronts crisscross to back. Oh well, what do you go with in the end?

[kcrazorbackfan]

Hi, does golf cart tire use the same gauge as cars? Just ordered a pair from Amazon and it says my cart is only 12 psi ( way too low ) whereas my SUV is 40 ( seems right ).
Just by looking, my cart does not look under inflated. Any thoughts? Should it be around 20 psi?

26psi. When our tech from Carts and Clubs replaced my clutch last week, he told us to keep ours at that.

[Topspinmo]

I just checked and in says 35 front 42 back and it's currently 38 and 45 on a hot driveway.
Anyway, my golf cart ( 2016 Yamaha gas 205-65-10 ) does not give me that PZZZ sound when I measure the pressure so the stem must be clogged or something. Can I still fill it with some quarters? Where is the best place to fill up the cart tire air? Gas stations?
I'm near the high school and library. BTW, the tire says the max is 35 psi..

If you don’t have any common hand tools you in pickle IMO. Cheap tire pump or pancake air compressor, valve stem tool, and good tire gauge. I think the circle K gas station has pay air stations? But, I never have to go to them so I just guessing?

[Topspinmo]

26psi. When our tech from Carts and Clubs replaced my clutch last week, he told us to keep ours at that.

I have to ask what year and what was wrong with the clutch?

[Altavia]

This is a decent portable compressor.

VIAIR 85P Portable Air Compressor , Black Amazon.com (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0036E9VB6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_SQ1ACF7YV8BF0CF5AJSG)

[kcrazorbackfan]

I have to ask what year and what was wrong with the clutch?

2019 with 9,500 miles on it; started hearing an oscillating, slight roaring noise so I pulled the rear cover off the back and could see the clutch was starting to separate; parked it for a week and a half before I could get it out on.

[tvbound]

Tires have the maximum amount of PSI embossed on the side wall of the tire. Mine say 35 lbs. I keep mine at about 30 psi.

Never having owned a golf cart, you answered my question. I had assumed they would be like every other tire I've ever dealt with (including heavy equipment), in that they have at least the maximum pressure on the sidewalls. As for whether a different air pressure gauge is needed for different tires, that made me smile.

[MrGolf]

Carts will generally lose about 1 lb. per month. I keep mine (10”) at 30lb. A bit firmer but I find better handling with the increased pressure.

[oxfordreb52@gmail.com]

Yup, same gauge. I like to keep our golf carts between 29 and 31 PSI. Valve stems seem to have problems with the Florida heat and humidity and occasionally fail to let you put air into the tire efficiently. I ordered a 24 pack of replacement valve stems on Amazon and swap out the stems every couple of years and the tires thank me for it. Drive on : )

The gauge to measure with is the same as any other tire. Low pressure in your tires will wear them out fast too so check them once a quarter.

[beeneyra]

16 - 20 psi for normal golf cart size tires.

[OhioBuckeye]

Anything that has a valve on it & looks like a car air tire valve, your Air Pressure Gauge will work on it. That’s about the easiest way to explain it!

[pgettinger01]

I use 20-25 PSI. The tires lose air slowly. This is normal.

[Dana1963]

Nitrogen, by virtue of molecule size, will "leak" out somewhat slower than "air". However, your statement was that temperature changes don't impact nitrogen filled tires. That is really not true. If you can get nitrogen filled tires for no additional cost then that is good but I wouldn't pay extra for it.
The air in Earth's atmosphere is made up of approximately 78 percent nitrogen and 21 percent oxygen.
nitrogen molecule measures roughly 300 picometers while an oxygen molecule measures 292 picometers. That's only a 2.6% difference in size. One picometer is equal to one trillionth of a meter (1 m / 1,000,000,000,000).
I’m glade I have an air compressor.

[tuccillo]

Yes, the whole "nitrogen fill" thing is oversold. Not quite as bad as trying to sell headlight fluid changes ;-). There is a small advantage in that a nitrogen fill will have dry air.

The air in Earth's atmosphere is made up of approximately 78 percent nitrogen and 21 percent oxygen.
nitrogen molecule measures roughly 300 picometers while an oxygen molecule measures 292 picometers. That's only a 2.6% difference in size. One picometer is equal to one trillionth of a meter (1 m / 1,000,000,000,000).
I’m glade I have an air compressor.

[snbrafford]

Hi, does golf cart tire use the same gauge as cars? Just ordered a pair from Amazon and it says my cart is only 12 psi ( way too low ) whereas my SUV is 40 ( seems right ).
Just by looking, my cart does not look under inflated. Any thoughts? Should it be around 20 psi?

I use same tire pressure gauge for cart and auto - pressure is pressure. I rely on the recommended pressure on the tires which should be 22-24 pounds in the golf cart BUT I've seen mine be pretty low and not appear so as the carts are relatively light. One of my golf cart's tires seem to loose pressure so I bought pressure caps (replace the caps on the valve stems) from amazon that show green when good, yellow when low and red when really low so. That way, I can just quickly do a visual inspection without having to resort to using a gauge. However, the lowest pressure cap I could find was for 26 pounds so when the tire is at 24 the cap shows green but the tire only has to loose a few pounds for the pressure cap to show yellow and that's when I re-inflate the tire. I use a re-chargable tire pump (can be used for auto too) that can be digitally set to the tire pressure I want - again no gauge.

[Rick and Pat]

I've read most of the replies on this subject, and now depression is starting to set in. For tires that will probably never reach 20,000 miles of use, and probably never exceed 25 mph, and a blowout may not even be noticed, this way too much information.

[Scbang]

Experienced the same problem. Valve core was clogged. Swapped it out with a new one and PSI checked out fine. You can get the valve cores and the small tool to change them out at any auto parts store. Enjoy!!

Can I do this without deflating the tires if I buy them on Amazon?

[tophcfa]

Can I do this without deflating the tires if I buy them on Amazon?

When you take out the old valve stem and there is enough weight on the tire it will go flat and possibly break the seal around the rim, making it difficult to re-inflate the tire. It is best to put a jack under the cart first. You don’t need to actually jack up the cart, but rather have the jack support the weight of the cart while you swap out the valve stem and re-inflate the tire. Also, I would recommend using an air compressor to blow out the threads on the inside of the tire valve before putting in the new valve stem just to be sure there is no grit in there that would prevent a good seal.

[DALEPQ]

There are also 'Low Pressure Gauges' available, quite easy to find at any Auto store.
I use it for my ATV 'up north' and Golf Cart here, both run low pressure tires.
Seems to give more accurate calibration in .5 PSI increments.

[kkingston57]

Thought my cart tire PSI was low. On my cart, dealer installed decorative metal pieces which covered the rubber portion of the valve stem. When I put gauge on on the valve it showed low PSI and when I tried to put air in with a bike pump and at a gas station, the metal piece prevented me from putting air into tire and getting a correct PSI on my gauge. Took the metal pieces off and everything OK, but can now see the valve stems.

[tophcfa]

There are also 'Low Pressure Gauges' available, quite easy to find at any Auto store.
I use it for my ATV 'up north' and Golf Cart here, both run low pressure tires.
Seems to give more accurate calibration in .5 PSI increments.

Correct, I have the same gauge for my ATV's. The tire pressure is a big part of the suspension system. For trail riding and snow between 3 and 3.5 PSI is good as the softer tires absorb many of the bumps and grip better in the snow. For riding on groomed trails or roads about 5 PSI is better. One pound of PSI in the tires makes a big difference on a quad.

[SacDQ]

The owners manual will state the correct tire pressure. Our Street Rod requires 25 PSI.