Tires are the only components of electric vehicles such as golf carts, sightseeing vehicles, and special-purpose vehicles that come into direct contact with the ground. Together with the electric vehicle's suspension system, they help to cushion the shocks that the vehicle experiences during driving. In the sweltering summer and the freezing winter, when golf carts are driven outdoors, there are relatively high requirements for the quality of the tires and tire maintenance. The better the maintenance, the longer the service life of the tires. Of course, different scenarios require different types of tires to be used. So, what specific maintenance suggestions are there? Let's take a look together~

The main reasons for tire wear are as follows:

Early wear of the center of the tire (the crown part). The main reason is that the air pressure is too high, which affects the shock absorption performance of the tire.

Excessive wear on both sides of the tire (the shoulder part). The main reasons are insufficient inflation or the vehicle has been running under overload for a long time.

Excessive wear on one side of the tire. The main reason is the misalignment of the front wheel positioning.

Feather-like wear appears on the tire tread. The main reasons are improper adjustment of the front wheel positioning, abnormal position of the front suspension system, looseness of the ball joint, etc.

Therefore, in order to reduce tire wear, appropriate tire pressure is of great importance. In addition, try not to drive overloaded, and carry out corresponding positioning debugging and routine inspections.

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Remove debris from the tire treads

Use small tools in a timely manner to clean the foreign objects on the tires to avoid the risk of a tire blowout during high-speed driving.

Check the wear condition of the tires

You can refer to the tire wear indicator in the middle of the main tire drainage groove. When the tire tread is flush with the wear indicator, it indicates that the tire needs to be replaced. When the tire reaches the wear limit, it will seriously affect the driving safety of the vehicle. Therefore, never wait until the tire is worn down to a "bald" state before replacing it.

Prevent hitting the curb and driving over potholes

The larger the pothole and the higher the vehicle speed, the greater the squeezing force on the tire, which will cause the tire to bulge, thus shortening the tire's service life.

Check the tire pressure regularly

If the tire pressure is too high, it will not only increase the fuel consumption of the vehicle but also accelerate the wear of the vehicle tires. The tire pressure will change with the temperature. Affected by thermal expansion and contraction, you can appropriately increase the tire pressure in winter and appropriately reduce the tire pressure in summer.

Good ventilation. Place the tires in a well-ventilated warehouse and avoid direct sunlight. The room temperature should preferably be between -10°C and +30°C, and the relative humidity should be between 50% and 80%. The warehouse should be at least 1 meter away from heat sources, power generation equipment, and other places that generate ozone.

Avoid corrosion. It is prohibited to store tires together with oils, acids, flammable substances, and chemical corrosives.

Detailed registration. During the storage of tires, there should be inventory cards, recording the tire type, specification, structure, ply rating, brand, production date, and storage time. Tires should be stored in batches and classified according to the production date and storage time. The principle of "first in, first out" should be followed, and they should be used in sequence.

Regular rotation. (New and retreaded) Tires should be placed vertically on a special frame. The support points should be rotated at least once every two months. It is strictly prohibited to stack them flat or hang them through the center.

Finally, let's talk about how Linglu Golf Carts select tires.

The tires used on Linglu Golf Carts are wear-resistant, quiet, and anti-slip tires, which have passed the certification of the US Department of Transportation (DOT). The wheel hubs are made of aluminum alloy, ensuring smooth and safe operation. Moreover, different styles and colors of wheel hubs can be matched according to the color of the vehicle body, presenting a fashionable and cool look. Depending on different configurations such as the height of the chassis, the vehicle load, and the model style, each model can be equipped with tires suitable for its own specifications, providing a wide range of convenient selection options.