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    8.6

    Great

    Score breakdown:

    8.8

    Long lasting

    Great

    8.3

    Handling

    Great

    8.8

    Traction

    Great

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    1 on SimpleTire

    3.5

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    Carlstar Tires is a specialty tire brand that has been offering superb quality and affordable tires for over 100 years. Specializing in hard-to-find tires, Carlstar offers a range of tires in different segments including industrial, OTR, ATV, UTV, SxS, construction, lawn/turf, and more. The brand has established its market dominance in specialty tires that are built for performance.

    The Carlstar Farm Specialist F-3 is a front tractor tire that offers versatile use and excellent performance. In this Carlstar Farm Specialist F-3 review, we will take a look at some of the features and benefits of the tire, its pros and cons, and SimpleTire’s views on the tire.

    Features and Benefits

    Farm & Agricultural Tires are specialty tires designed for farm and agricultural use. As they are meant to be driven on off-roads and challenging terrains, they feature aggressive tread patterns with robust construction for heavy load-carrying abilities. Additionally, these tires are specifically designed with unique farm and agricultural equipment tire sizes, to ensure a smooth performance with a perfect fit.

    The Carlstar Farm Specialist F-3 is a front tractor tire that can be used on agricultural and industrial applications. This tire is best used for balers, feed yard mixers, front tractors, seeders, spreaders, and wagons. This rugged and heavy tire has several features and benefits, such as:

    • Durable construction: A rugged and heavy-duty construction with 12 12-ply rating that can resist chipping, cracking, and rib tearing.
    • Enhanced wet grip: The tightly grooved zig-zag tread protects the tire and helps channel water to enhance grip.
    • Increased stability: The wide and square footprint helps increase stability.
    • Optimized design: The optimized tread design helps to protect delicate crops and soil from damage.
    • Improved longevity: The unique tread design and rubber compound help boost the tire’s longevity for a longer tread life by promoting consistent tread wear.

    The Carlstar Farm Specialist F-3 is a versatile tire and is available in different tire sizes, ranging from 15 to 16 inches.

    Pros and Cons

    Now that we know more about the features and benefits of the Carlstar Farm Specialist F-3, let’s also take a look at some of the pros and cons of the tire.

    PROS:

    • Robust construction with heavy-load carrying capacity.
    • Enhanced grip and overall performance.
    • Versatile use with longer tread life.

    While these pros make a good case for the tire, also consider these cons before making a final decision.

    CONS:

    • Should not be used in moderate to heavy winter weather conditions.
    • The ride comfort is subpar.
    • Wet grip could be improved.

    SimpleTire’s view on Carlstar Farm Specialist F-3 tires

    If you are looking for a set of agricultural and farm tires that are durable, can carry heavy loads, and promote longer tread life, then the Carlstar Farm Specialist F-3 might be a good fit for you. Designed to deliver great performance in different applications, the Carlstar Farm Specialist F-3 scored an average SimpleScore of 8.6. The tire truly shines in longevity and traction with great scores of 8.8 in both. Durability is not far behind with a score of 8.3 out of 10.

    Also, take a look at the Firestone Regency Implement TLI-1 if you want a set of tires that are considerably more affordable than the Carlstar ones. However, Farm Specialist F-3 offers better durability (8.3 v 8.1) if that’s what you are more inclined towards.

    Vehicles the Carlstar Farm Specialist F-3 is a good replacement tire for

    As Carlstar Farm Specialist F-3 is available in different tire sizes, it can be used on various vehicles, including John Deere, Massey-Ferguson, New Holland, and more.

    Scorecard

    Dry

    4

    Wet

    3

    Winter

    2

    Comfort

    4

    Noise

    4

    Treadwear

    4

    1 SimpleTire reviews

    Christine
    3.5
    Verified Customer
    Jun 25, 2015

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