One of the most affordable products in the Carlstar lineup is Reliance Rib. Designed as a flat-proof tire to be fitted into zero-turn mowers, Carlstar Reliance Rib distributes weight evenly so that it doesn’t damage or leave deep marks on turf. As the name suggests, it prevents downtime by not losing air pressure in the toughest circumstances. A special rubber compound safeguards the tire against cuts, wounds, and punctures, resulting in a tremendous average SimpleScore of 9.4. For the other features that make it perfect as a lawn and garden tire, remember to read this Carlstar Reliance Rib review to the end.

Features and Benefits

Ply ratings on lawnmowers and zero-turn mowers can be 2, 4, or 6. A higher rating means a greater load-carrying capacity and fewer chances of overloading them. The solid design with a suitable core is the best property of this tire, as the resulting shape provides a perfect balance of traction and control, resulting in a high Carlstar Reliance Rib rating.

• High traction: This tire provides tremendous traction on grass thanks to a solid design that consists of a hollow core, enabling us to award an excellent average traction SimpleScore of 9.8.
• Reliable performance: The solid design with a hollow core also ensures great control on grass and reliable performance.
• Ply rating for high loads: This tire receives a 6-ply rating, the highest rating for a lawn mower tire in terms of load-carrying capacity.
• Does not lose form: A rounded shape evenly distributes weight here, ensuring long life and preventing the tire from losing form.
• Very durable: The Reliance Rib’s rubber compound protects this tire against chips, cuts, tears, punctures, and abrasions. It is a highly durable tire with an average durability SimpleScore of 8.9.

Pros and Cons

Smooth and ribbed tires make great contact with the different work surfaces for smooth rolling and easy traction. For on-site transportation, the Carlstar Reliance Rib works well as a wide-flotation tire. Bias construction lends an additional amount of rigidity to these tires.

PROS:

• Great traction and control
• High load-carrying capacity
• Reliable
• Sturdy and tough construction
• Optimized to prevent turf and grass damage

CONS:

• Installation can be difficult
• Not Three Peak Mountain Snowflake certified for use in moderate to severe winter weather
• Not ideal for use on paved roads

SimpleTire’s view on Carlstar Reliance Rib tires

Low-ply ratings may be helpful in terms of delivering soft rides, but they’re not always the best in terms of carrying heavy loads. It is for this reason that Carlstar has prioritized utility over comfort for the Reliance Rib, offering a 6-ply rating to deliver exactly what customers want. During the Carlstar Reliance Rib tire review, we found it a bit of a challenge to wrestle with the reinforced sidewalls and thick tread to install them but soon realized that they were meant to provide high rigidity. They can grip the grass well without leaving any bald tracks whatsoever. It behaves like an all-season tire, implying that it provides traction and performance on dry, wet, and mildly cold surfaces throughout the year.

Vehicles the Carlstar Reliance Rib is a replacement tire for

While getting Carlstar Reliance Rib tires fitted or fitting them yourself, you’ll realize that they’re perfect fits. It can be continuously used for long periods of time due to the 6-ply rating and the flat-proof design. This wonderfully versatile lawn and garden tire can be fitted on the following machines:

• Husqvarna Z248F (48”)
• Ariens 915279 Ikon Limited Kawasaki Zero Turn Mower
• AE Cub Cadet Zero Turn Rider
• Ego Power + 42” Z6 Zero Turn Riding Mower
• Stiga Lawn Mower Estate 5102 HW
• Honda Lawn Mower
• Sharpex 1800W Electric Lawn Mower
• Powersmart Lawn Mower
• Mustang 50 XP Zero Turn Rider
• Dixie Chopper Zero Turn Mower
• John Deere Zero Turn Mower