Which Kenda Golf Cart Tire Fits Your Use?
Compare Kenda Hole-N-1, Pro Tour, Pro Tour Radial and K515 tires by intended use, wheel size, load rating and exact tire specification.
Consider the K389 Hole-N-1 for non-highway golf-course use, or the K399 Pro Tour family when you need a tire Kenda rates for highway use. Then match the exact size, construction and load rating—not just the Kenda name or tread photograph.
The important distinction is that Kenda offers both standard and radial Pro Tour tires under the K399 model number. Their specifications differ.
Choose the Kenda model by use
- K389 Hole-N-1: A course-focused choice with turf-friendly sawtooth tread. Kenda identifies it as original equipment for Club Car and Yamaha, but that does not establish fit for every model from either brand. Kenda explicitly labels it non-highway use only. K389 specifications
- K399 Pro Tour: A low-profile tire intended for turf and paved surfaces. Kenda rates it for highway use and positions it for golf-car communities and property-management applications. This is the standard Pro Tour option, distinct from the radial below. Pro Tour specifications
- K399 Pro Tour Radial: Also intended for turf and pavement and rated by Kenda for highway use. Kenda says its radial construction provides a softer ride and lower rolling resistance than the standard Pro Tour. Treat that as a manufacturer claim, not a measured ride or battery-range result. Pro Tour Radial specifications
- K515: Another non-highway option, with siped lugs and a higher sidewall that Kenda describes as providing a cushioned ride. Its published table lists the size as “18X8.50,” without a rim-diameter suffix, alongside an 8×7-inch rim configuration. Confirm the complete tire size with the seller before ordering. K515 specifications
A highway-rated tire does not make a golf cart street legal. Federal low-speed-vehicle requirements cover the vehicle’s equipment, including lighting, mirrors, windshield, VIN and seat belts. Check the applicable state and local rules separately before public-road use. Federal LSV standard
Compare exact sizes and ratings
These selected specifications are from Kenda’s U.S. product tables, checked November 12, 2026. They are not a universal fitment chart. O.D. means outside diameter; the listed rim dimensions are diameter × width.
| Model and size | Ply rating | Listed rim | O.D. | Maximum load per tire / listed PSI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hole-N-1 18×8.50-8 | 4PR | 8×7 in. | 17.6 in. | 815 lb / 22 PSI |
| Hole-N-1 18×8.50-8 | 6PR | 8×7 in. | 17.8 in. | 1,045 lb / 34 PSI |
| Pro Tour 205×50-10 | 4PR | 10×6 in. | 18.3 in. | 665 lb / 30 PSI |
| Pro Tour 205×50-10 | 6PR | 10×6 in. | 18.3 in. | 835 lb / 45 PSI |
| Pro Tour Radial 205/50R10 | 4PR | 10×6 in. | 18.4 in. | 665 lb / 30 PSI |
| Pro Tour Radial 205/50R10 | 6PR | 10×6 in. | 18.7 in. | 1,015 lb / 45 PSI |
| Pro Tour Radial 205/35R12 | 4PR | 12×7 in. | 17.9 in. | 545 lb / 28 PSI |
Sources: Kenda’s Hole-N-1, Pro Tour and Pro Tour Radial tables. The listed PSI is not a universal inflation recommendation for your cart.
The same nominal size can have different ratings. Kenda also lists a separate Pro Tour 205×50-10 4PR 73B version at 805 lb and 30 PSI, rather than the 665-lb standard 4PR row. Ask for the exact part number and sidewall specification when a listing says only “K399, 4-ply.”
Notice also that the 12-inch-wheel radial above is smaller in outside diameter—and has a lower maximum load rating—than the listed 10-inch-wheel radials. A larger wheel does not automatically mean a taller or higher-capacity tire.
Before placing the order
- Identify the cart and installed wheels. Give the seller the make, model, year, gas or electric configuration, and any lift or wheel changes. Record the current tire’s full sidewall size and the wheel dimensions.
- Get exact fitment confirmation. Have the seller confirm rim compatibility and clearance using the proposed tire’s outside diameter and width. A brand-level “fits Club Car, E-Z-GO and Yamaha” description is not enough.
- Check load and operating pressure together. Kenda explains that load capacity depends on pressure and warns against exceeding vehicle loading limits. For a changed tire specification, obtain a pressure recommendation appropriate to the cart and load from the cart manufacturer or a qualified tire supplier. Do not assume the tire’s published maximum load is available at a lower operating pressure. See our golf cart tire-pressure guide. Kenda pressure and loading guidance
- Compare the installed cost. Confirm whether the quote is for one bare tire, a set, or mounted wheel-and-tire assemblies. Include shipping, mounting, valves and any required wheels before comparing offers.
For bare-tire installation, use a trained tire shop: Kenda warns that mounting requires proper tools and procedures. If you are removing complete wheel assemblies, follow our golf cart tire-changing guide for the safe sequence and cart-specific torque checks. Kenda mounting guidance