Which Carlisle Golf Cart Tire Fits Your Cart?
Compare Carlisle Links, Fairway Pro and Tour Max tires by size, mounted diameter and load rating, then check wheel fit, pressure and intended use.
Start with tire size, wheel fit and operating speed—not the Carlisle name alone. Links and Fairway Pro are 18x8.50-8 options with different mounted dimensions. Tour Max is a 205/50-10 tire intended primarily for golf cars and closed-community vehicles on hard-surface paths. Unlike the two 8-inch-wheel options, Tour Max requires a 10-inch wheel. Manufacturer specifications
Carlisle or Carlstar: what should you search for?
Search both names. The manufacturer publicly debuted its Carlisle-to-Carlstar brand transition in November 2023, and its transition guidance says part numbers remain unchanged. That makes the product code a better ordering reference than the brand wording in a retailer’s title.
Not every line has changed branding. As checked October 3, 2026, the official Tour Max page specifically says those tires will remain Carlisle branded until further notice. A Carlisle label alone therefore does not establish that a tire is old stock.
Compare Links, Fairway Pro and Tour Max
These are manufacturer specifications, not a road test or a universal cart-fitment list.
| Tire | Product code | Listed size | Mounted diameter | Published load per tire at stated speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Links | 5192711 | 18x8.50-8 | 17.4 in | 825 lb at 10 mph |
| Fairway Pro | 5189761 | 18x8.50-8 | 18.2 in | 825 lb at 10 mph |
| Tour Max | 5191461 | 205/50-10 | 18.7 in | 675 lb at 30 mph |
The manufacturer positions them this way:
- Fairway Pro: a value-oriented option for golf courses and park grass, with a wide footprint and sawtooth tread.
- Links: a premium golf-car option emphasizing a wide footprint, strong sidewall and wear-resistant compound.
- Tour Max: a hard-surface-path option emphasizing ride comfort for golf cars and closed-community vehicles.
Those distinctions are manufacturer descriptions, reflected in its catalog. They do not establish that Links lasts longer than Fairway Pro, or that Tour Max rides better on your particular cart.
Watch the speed attached to the load figure. The 825 lb rating for Links and Fairway Pro is published at 10 mph. Do not carry that number over to a cart operating at 20–25 mph without manufacturer confirmation of the permitted load at that speed.
Also, a 30 mph load rating does not make Tour Max a road-approved tire. The catalog places these models in its non-DOT-rated outdoor-power-equipment range. For a registered low-speed vehicle, confirm the required tire specification with the vehicle manufacturer rather than treating “community vehicle” marketing as road-use approval.
Check these details before ordering
- Identify the cart and its modifications. Give the seller the make, model, year, gas or electric powertrain, seating configuration, and any lift, wheel or speed changes. Request confirmation for that configuration—not simply “fits Club Car,” “fits E-Z-GO” or “fits Yamaha.”
- Match the wheel diameter and width. The two 18x8.50-8 models require an 8-inch wheel; Tour Max requires a 10-inch wheel. The manufacturer lists a 7-inch rim width for Links and Fairway Pro, versus 6 inches for Tour Max. If your rim differs, obtain approval for that tire/rim combination before mounting.
- Compare actual dimensions. Links and Fairway Pro share a nominal size, but their listed mounted diameters differ by 0.8 inch. Their widths also differ: 8.6 inches for Links and 8.4 inches for Fairway Pro. Do not assume identical clearance because the sidewall size matches. Dimension specifications
- Confirm load and pressure compatibility. Ask for the tire’s suitability at your cart’s operating speed and fully loaded configuration. A tire’s capacity does not increase the cart’s permitted passenger or cargo load.
For tire-only purchases, ask a qualified tire shop to verify the rims and handle mounting. Titan’s tire safety guidance requires correctly matched tire/rim diameters and trained personnel using appropriate tools.
Do not use catalog maximum PSI as the default
The catalog lists 22 PSI maximum for Links and Fairway Pro, and 30 PSI maximum for Tour Max. Those are not automatic operating-pressure recommendations for every cart.
Use your cart’s manual or tire placard for the approved configuration, while respecting the tire’s limits. If the cart requires more pressure than the replacement tire permits, stop and choose a compatible tire. E-Z-GO’s August 2024 Express ELiTE manual, for example, instructs owners to use the specified tire size and type and maintain the specified pressures; Titan’s safety guidance warns against exceeding the tire’s maximum PSI.
Our golf cart tire-pressure guide explains where to find the correct PSI and how to check tires cold.
Before paying, request a quote identifying the model, product code, size, quantity, tire-only or wheel assembly, mounting, shipping and return terms. Compare the installed total only after fitment is settled.