Alternate tires for segways....

[PeteInLongBeach]

Originally Posted by dl1955

Very cool! Can I ask you if you needed to use the hub spacer like the one on the turf tire setup? Since they look a bit wider and wonder if they rub on the inside fenders.
thanks!

This tire setup resulted with a very slight rub going around corners only. So, I got a "turf" model spacer kit which eliminated that.

With the larger diameter tires, the i2 does well over 15 mph now, and rides nice and soft. But fair warning: this setup is best used in more open/rurual areas, as opposed to urban/city use. With the tires and spacers, it's really too big for a lot of sidewalks and doorways, so you have to get creative or restrictive about where to go. For a lot of my usage, I'm able to use small side streets with little traffic, beach walks, bike paths, etc., where I'm not going to risk catching a wheel on something or be unable to get through at all. For areas where regular sidewalks are the mostly the only alternative, and egress into buildings and other crowded areas is desired, this setup is not practical.

And, you must always stay aware and become accustomed to how much wider this setup is. With the regular i2, the wheel spacing is about shoulder width, so judging clearance is very intuitive (as intended in the design). With the X2/turf setup, you don't always realize how close those wheels are getting to obstacles, and the risk of catching a wheel on something is much greater. Don't ask me how I know this !

I do enjoy having the option of each setup, depending on where I'm using it. It's the best of both worlds, without having to buy another machine, and conversion takes about 15-20 minutes once you're all set-up and get accustomed to it.

[dl1955]

Thank you Pete! I have the X2 tires and turf tires with the spacer kit. I did what you've done by converting my I2 to an X2 or turf. Very quick conversion like you stated. I plan on changing out the stock X2 tires with these.

[Steve Lusardi]

I have an X2 golf model with the turf wheels and tires and they are not ideal. The wide turf tires inflated to 4 psi add quite a bit more resistance so they consume more battery energy over distance (limited range). Yes, they allow a higher speed than the i2, but they also offer less wheel torque and the X2 grade climbing ability is also reduced over the i2. Lastly, the X2 wheels are truly ugly. I think there are nicer tire options available for golf carts. Specifically, the 205/50-10 low profile turf tire. The rolling tire diameter of the standard tire is 20", the section width is 7.5" and the rim size is 10". Standard wheel has a 5 " width with a 2"/3" offset. The wheel bolt pattern is the standard ATV size of 4 by 156 mm. My replacement tire size of choice has a rolling diameter of 18" and a section width of 8" and a rim diameter of 10", but this tire requires a 7" wheel width. Unfortunately there are no inexpensive wheel options available for the Segway. So a custom wheel option is the only alternative. The new proposed tire will give a torque increase of 10% at the cost of 1.5 mph. No matter what wheel I choose, a wheel adapter will be required, but even the standard wheel from Segway uses an adapter and a 1/2" spacer. I am still looking for a lightweight rim that I can use. The best candidate I have found is the 10 x 7 -10 with a 3-4 offset by Douglas part number 014-09 called Red Label. If anyone in this community know of a better choice please let me know.

[dzmcmaster]

I was able to get some motorcross tires that were a similar diameter and have them installed. They cost $20 each so it was a good bargain and they work great after 9 months of use.

[didierx]

hi

do you know this rim is compatible http://www.atgwheel.com/ring/read/id/176.html


thx didier

[Paulvinet]

IRC Urban Snow also known as Urban Master. These tires are amazing. They don't mark floors! I use them year round, great grip on wet grass, ice and snow

[dudeman1961]

Love mine, too. For outdoors, they're great.