How to Understand Golf Cart Tire Numbers

Whether you're a golf course employee or golf cart owner, being able to properly understand and identify different golf cart tires can make the job of caring for your golf cart much easier. Knowing how to read the various golf cart tire sizes can also help you choose the right tires if you're interested in modifying your golf cart. You will also be able to order your tires online without being confused by the different tire numbers.

Instructions

    • 1

      Inspect the outer side of a golf cart's tires. You will see a number printed directly on the tire, which is typically "18x8.5-8." The first number indicates the diameter of the tire, which is 18 inches in this case.

    • 2

      Read the second and third numbers on the side of the tire. These numbers indicate a tire's width and rim diameter, respectively.

    • 3

      Remember that each tire will have three numbers, all arranged in the following order: diameter, width and rim diameter.