Do you often deal with punctures, rough rides, or poor grip on your golf course equipment?
This blog will help you choose the right tyres for your ride-on mowers, utility vehicles, or golf buggies.
We recommend using turf tyres
Maintaining a golf course well takes skill. To give players the best experience, the course needs to be in great shape. A well-kept course helps attract loyal members who return to play often.
Before choosing tyres for your maintenance vehicles, consider the types of surfaces they will drive on and how often you use them.
Why Turf Tyres Work Best for Golf Courses
Turf tyres are ideal for golf courses, football pitches and lawns. They protect the grass and do not leave deep or obvious marks.
They have a shallow tread that creates a large contact area with the ground. This spreads the vehicle's weight and helps protect surfaces such as golf courses.
Golfers need to hit the ball cleanly, so the grass must stay in top condition. Turf tyres have special features to help with this, such as:
- shallow treads
- wide, flat profiles
- rounded shoulders
Together, these minimise damage to delicate grassy and sandy surfaces.
Turf tyres may cost more upfront than regular tyres, but they are cheaper to maintain over time. They are used in less harsh conditions than agricultural tyres, so you do not need to replace them as often. With proper care, turf tyres can last for several years.
Popular Turf Tyres to Consider
- Carlisle Multi Trac 25x9.00-12: This hard-wearing 4-ply grass tyre with rounded shoulders, so it won't damage the turf when cornering. A great fit for fairway and rough mowers.
- Carlisle Turf Trac 24x9.50-10: This versatile, E-marked grass tyre features a 10mm tread depth and a non-directional pattern.
- Journey P509 golf cart tyre on steel rim: This tyre comes pre-fitted on a 4-stud rim and can carry up to 370kg. Its grass tread pattern and rounded shoulders help protect your fairways.
- Carlisle Turf Glide 20x10.00-10: This was one of the first golf cart tyres. It has a tall sidewall to absorb bumps and a rounded profile that is gentle on turf. It is designed for carts that mostly run on hard paths.
Take a look at our full range of grass tyres and golf cart tyres.
Are you unsure if turf tyres are the best option for you?
If your vehicles often travel on rough tracks or hard ground away from the course, a utility tyre might be a better fit. The Carlisle All Trail 20x10.00-8 is a tough, tubeless utility tyre with a 12mm tread. It offers low rolling resistance and excellent traction on all terrains.
If you are not sure what size you need, check our tyre size chart before ordering or contact us for help.