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Carlstar Knobby Reviews

All Season Atv/utv tire

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  • SimpleScore™

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    7.4

    Good

    Score breakdown:

    7.5

    Long lasting

    Good

    7.4

    Handling

    Good

    7.5

    Traction

    Good

  • Known as one of the premier suppliers of specialty tires, including industrial, OTR, ATV, construction, and lawn/turf tires Carlstar tires has been committed to producing top-quality specialty tires at an affordable price.

    ATV tires are low-pressure tires with an aggressive tread pattern for optimal off-road performance. They come in various tread designs and construction types designed to accommodate a variety of terrains and different off and on-road ATV/UTV riding applications. But is this the right tire for you and your ride? Let’s take a look at this Carlstar Knobby review.

    Features and Benefits

    If you are looking for a unique design with options available in both solid and dimple tread patterns. Whether you’re tackling rugged trails or navigating through challenging terrain, the Carlisle Knobby tire delivers maximum performance and traction. This tire is specially designed for ATVs and golf carts, providing the reliability and durability you need for your outdoor adventures.

    Let’s take a look at the Carlstar Knobby tire review to help understand all its features and benefits at a glance:

    • Designed as an ATV tire: This tire is designed for use on golf carts and ATVs that are commonly used on hard surfaces
    • Solid traction: This tire comes with a Knob tread design for traction on hard surfaces
    • Durable: The Carlstar Knobby has a durable construction for puncture resistance
    • Sidewall protection: Built with extra heavy-duty sidewall for material handling applications.

    Commonly used on concession vehicles, security patrol vehicles, and in industrial use. The wheel sizes are 6 to 9.50.

    Pros and Cons

    Before deciding whether to buy the Carlstar Knobby or not, let’s first drill down a few factors that can help you decide whether or not the tire is right for you.

    PROS:

    • Smoother and more comfortable ride.
    • Better traction and flotation in mud.
    • More even and longer-lasting tread wear thanks to better heat dissipation.
    • Better performance at higher speeds with more secure handling.
    • Better puncture resistance
    • Higher load capacity.

    While Carlstar makes a good claim about Knobby’s performance, some shortcomings may divide opinions.

    CONS:

    • Can be noisy on hard surfaces.
    • Not as comfortable as car tires on hard surfaces.
    • Can be expensive.
    • Reduced fuel economy

    SimpleTire’s view on Carlstar Knobby tires

    Carlstar/Carlisle Knobby is a classic low-inflation ATV tire that's designed with a deep, dense knobby tread pattern that offers great traction in loose dirt and also features a damage-resistant casing for rough conditions. This tire is designed keeping in mind the requirements of concession vehicles, security patrol vehicles, and industrial use. Additionally, the reinforced casing and long-lasting rubber compound boost strength and durability. You also get a 4 psi inflation that allows this tire to deliver solid performance, durability, and value.

    Carlstar Knobby tire prices range from $43.96 to $132.96 per tire depending on the tire size selected.

    This tire stands out with a commendable SimpleScore of 9.4, featuring a great 8.5 for handling, a 9.8 for longevity, and an exceedingly good 9.8 for traction.

    Vehicles the Carlstar Knobby is a good replacement tire for

    This tire is an ideal choice for a wide range of vehicles like golf carts and ATVs that are commonly used on hard surfaces.

    3 reviews

    3 on SimpleTire

    4.7

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    Scorecard

    Dry

    4.7

    Wet

    4.7

    Winter

    4.7

    Comfort

    4.7

    Noise

    4.5

    Treadwear

    4.7

    3 SimpleTire reviews

    Craig
    5
    Verified Customer
    Sep 21, 2020

    FIRST: SimpleTire's service is phenomenal! I made a small purchase for 2 of these tires for my ZTR and they treat me like I ordered Michelin's for a fleet of trucks. THE REVIEW: These Carlisle knobby tires are amazing!! My Cub Cadet RZTL is now able to do so much more. It mows without slipping at all now. It actually doesn't tear my lawn up like my original tires did (even though those tires were very smooth, 'lawn-safe' tires. It's also able to easily push large logs out of the way now without me having to dismount the mower.

    Favian
    5
    Verified Customer
    Sep 2, 2020

    Kirk
    4
    Verified Customer
    Sep 26, 2014

    Cant beat these tires for the price. I run them like crazy on my quad

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