Golf cart tire cost depends on whether you are buying a single tire, a full set, or a mounted wheel-and-tire package. For common stock-size tires such as 18×8.50-8, a realistic current retail range is often roughly $40–$70 per tire before mounting. Low-profile, radial, specialty whitewall, and large all-terrain tires can cost considerably more.
Typical golf cart tire price ranges
| Type | Typical retail range | What changes the cost |
|---|---|---|
| Basic stock-size turf tire | About $40–$70 each | Brand, ply rating, seller, shipping |
| Low-profile 10–12 inch tire | About $50–$100+ each | Size, street/turf tread, construction |
| Large all-terrain / mud tire | About $70–$140+ each | Diameter, width, ply/load rating |
| Radial or specialty street tire | About $70–$150+ each | Radial construction, DOT/street-focused design |
| Mounted wheel-and-tire package | Often $50–$150+ per assembly | Wheel material, wheel diameter, tire type |
These are broad shopping ranges, not fixed prices. Retail prices, shipping, promotions, and tire availability change regularly.
What does a set of four cost?
A basic set of four replacement turf tires can often land around the low hundreds before installation. A set of premium street, radial, or tall all-terrain tires can easily move into several hundred dollars. If the tires are already mounted on aluminum wheels, the package price may be substantially higher.
Mounted assemblies can save installation cost
Buying a tire already mounted on a wheel avoids local mounting labor and makes installation easier for many owners. The tradeoff is that you are also paying for the wheel, and shipping can be higher. Mounted assemblies make the most sense when you also want new wheels or when local tire service is inconvenient.
Mounting and valve-stem cost
If you buy tires only, budget for mounting, new valve stems where needed, and disposal of the old tires. Local shop pricing varies, and some automotive tire shops may not service small golf-cart wheels. It is worth checking labor cost before choosing between loose tires and mounted assemblies.
Why 18×8.50-8 tires are usually cheaper
The common 18×8.50-8 stock-style size has broad availability and simple turf-oriented designs. That usually keeps cost lower than specialty low-profile, radial, mud, or oversized lifted-cart tires. Current mainstream retail examples for name-brand stock-size tires sit around the roughly $50-per-tire level.
Wheel size changes the tire market
Moving from an 8-inch wheel to 10-, 12-, or 14-inch wheels changes the available tire sizes and often moves you into low-profile or performance-oriented categories. A larger wheel does not automatically mean a larger overall tire, but specialty sizing can increase price.
Lifted-cart tires cost more overall
A tall 22- or 23-inch tire may cost more than a stock tire, but the real expense can be the supporting changes: lift kit, wheels with suitable offset, alignment, and sometimes suspension or steering upgrades. Price the complete setup rather than only the tire.
Radial vs bias price
Traditional golf-cart tires are commonly bias-ply and usually cheaper. Radial golf-cart tires often carry a premium because of construction and street-oriented positioning. Whether that premium is worthwhile depends on pavement use, ride expectations, and exact fitment.
Does brand change the price?
Yes, but size and construction often change it more. Kenda, Duro, Wanda, and other brands sell products across different categories. Compare like-for-like tires by size, ply/load rating, tread, and construction instead of assuming one brand is always cheaper. See our golf cart tire brand guide for the brand-level comparison.
How long do golf cart tires last?
A cheaper tire is poor value if it wears rapidly under your use pattern. Tire life depends on age, pressure, alignment, load, surface, and driving habits. Our golf cart tire lifespan guide explains what usually causes early replacement.
Budget for alignment if wear is uneven
If old tires are worn heavily on one edge, do not install new tires and ignore the cause. Toe, steering play, suspension wear, lift geometry, or pressure can destroy the new set quickly. Fixing alignment and worn components can save more money than buying the cheapest replacement tire.
Bottom line
For a common stock-size tire, expect roughly $40–$70 per tire in the current market, with low-profile, radial, and oversized tires often costing more. The total job may also include mounting, valve stems, wheels, shipping, lift components, and alignment. Compare the full installed cost, not only the advertised tire price.
Related: common golf cart tire sizes.
