Shopping For Quality Golf Cart Tires

Whether you use your vehicle for recreation, business or property management, golf cart maintenance is a safety priority. That's why it's important to select tires that are appropriate for the terrain, weather and mileage you expect to encounter.

Selecting the Right Golf Cart Tires

Like your other vehicles, there are a number of tire options, widths and treads you can choose for your golf cart or utility vehicle. Popular options include:

• Turf tires: Used on golf courses and grassy surfaces, these golf cart tires are generally too smooth to be safe for all-terrain environments. Available with chrome and polished aluminum wheel accessories, these standard-profile tires are ideal for leisure and occasional trips to the green.
• Low-profile tires: While most tires require the use of a lift kit, low-profile styles can be used without a lift kit.
• All-terrain tires: Designed for performance in all weather and terrain conditions, many all-terrain tires are tubeless and protected by a tough, nylon covering.
• Street use tires: Ideal for concrete and pavement use, street tires offer more traction than standard turf tires. Street tires are often mounted on golf carts used for facilities maintenance, and may be used on riding mowers, as well.

Make sure you choose a wheel that best suits your vehicle's use. Smooth tire styles may be fine for sunny days at the course, but when using your vehicle in slippery terrain or in icy weather, off-road tread is a safer option.

In addition to selecting the proper tire for your recreational or personal vehicle, make sure you regularly check inflation levels and repair punctures.