# GolfCartCriteria

> Golf cart guides: lithium battery conversions, chargers, lift kits, wheels and tires, seats, enclosures, lights and parts, with fitment for Club Car, E-Z-GO, Yamaha and LSVs.

GolfCartCriteria publishes golf cart upgrades reviews, buying guides and reader discount codes. Every review states who the product suits, the current price from the brand's own store, and any active reader code.

## Key pages
- [Reviews](https://golfcartcriteria.com/reviews): every product we recommend
- [Buying guides](https://golfcartcriteria.com/guides): how to choose
- [Glossary](https://golfcartcriteria.com/glossary): golf cart upgrades terms defined
- [How we test](https://golfcartcriteria.com/testing-methodology)

## Topics
- [Batteries & charging](https://golfcartcriteria.com/category/batteries-charging): Lithium battery conversions, lead-acid replacements, chargers and battery maintenance.
- [Lift kits & wheels](https://golfcartcriteria.com/category/lift-wheels): Spindle, A-arm and block lift kits, wheels, tires and suspension.
- [Seats & enclosures](https://golfcartcriteria.com/category/comfort-weather): Seat covers and replacements, rear flip seats, roofs, windshields and enclosures.
- [Lights, safety & parts](https://golfcartcriteria.com/category/lights-parts): Light kits, turn signals, mirrors, seat belts, controllers and replacement parts.
- [Audio & storage](https://golfcartcriteria.com/category/audio-storage): Golf cart sound bars, speakers, storage boxes, coolers, cup holders and convenience accessories.
- [Carts & LSVs](https://golfcartcriteria.com/category/carts): Complete electric and gas golf carts and neighborhood low-speed vehicles, compared on specs and ownership.
- [Fleet & maintenance](https://golfcartcriteria.com/category/fleet-maintenance): Fleet and commercial accessories, maintenance products, winterization and storage.

## Buying guides
- [Golf Cart Chargers: Voltage, Plug Types and Lead-Acid vs Lithium](https://golfcartcriteria.com/guides/golf-cart-charger-guide): A golf cart charger must match your cart's voltage, battery chemistry and charging receptacle. Lead-acid and lithium need different charge profiles, so use a charger built or programmed for your battery. Higher output amps charge faster but cost more. Plug styles differ by make and year, so check your receptacle or buy a charger with the right plug or an adapter.
- [Golf Cart Enclosures, Windshields and Rear Seats: Fit and Materials](https://golfcartcriteria.com/guides/golf-cart-enclosure-and-windshield-guide): Enclosures and windshields fit by make, model and roof length, such as standard two-seat roofs and extended roofs for rear-seat carts, so measure before ordering. Track-style enclosures slide open and look tidy; over-the-top covers are cheaper and quicker to fit. Polycarbonate windshields resist impacts better than acrylic. Rear flip seat kits add seating but shift weight, so check your cart's capacity.
- [Golf Cart Lift Kits: Spindle vs A-Arm vs Block Lifts](https://golfcartcriteria.com/guides/golf-cart-lift-kit-guide): Spindle lifts replace the front spindles and are the simplest, most affordable way to add about 3 to 6 inches. A-arm lifts replace the front suspension arms for more travel and a smoother ride on rough ground. Block lifts raise the rear on leaf-spring carts. Every kit is specific to make, model and year, so confirm fitment first, and plan tire size, alignment and steering stability with the lift.
- [Golf Cart Lithium Battery Conversion: Voltage, Amp-Hours and Fit](https://golfcartcriteria.com/guides/golf-cart-lithium-battery-conversion): A lithium conversion replaces a cart's lead-acid pack with a lithium battery of the same nominal voltage, commonly 36 or 48 volts. Size amp-hours for the range you need, and make sure the battery's BMS continuous and peak current ratings exceed your motor controller's draw. You will need a lithium-compatible charger, and some carts, such as older Club Car Precedents with onboard computers, need a bypass. Look for UL listing.
- [Golf Cart Tire Sizes and Wheel Fitment Explained](https://golfcartcriteria.com/guides/golf-cart-tire-size-and-wheel-fitment): Golf cart tire sizes read height × width - wheel diameter, so 22x11-10 is a 22-inch-tall, 11-inch-wide tire on a 10-inch wheel. Stock carts commonly use about 18-inch tires on 8-inch wheels; many non-lifted carts fit up to about 20 inches with low-profile tires, and taller tires usually need a lift. Most Club Car, E-Z-GO and Yamaha carts use a 4 on 4 inch bolt pattern. Check offset and ply rating too.
- [Street-Legal Golf Carts: LSV Equipment Requirements Explained](https://golfcartcriteria.com/guides/street-legal-golf-cart-lsv-requirements): Under federal rules (FMVSS 500), a low-speed vehicle has a top speed above 20 and up to 25 mph, a gross vehicle weight under 3,000 pounds, and specific equipment: headlamps, turn signals front and rear, tail and stop lamps, red reflectors, mirrors, a parking brake, an approved windshield, seat belts and a VIN. States decide registration, insurance and which roads LSVs may use. A standard golf cart under 20 mph is regulated by state and local law.

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