Snow drifts, and deep snow put a different set of demands on tires for snow equipment. Even machines like snow blowers and tillers need to be able to get confident traction in snow, otherwise all your work just turns into a frustrating (and possibly dangerous) struggle. That’s where the Carlstar Snow Hog comes in; it’s a versatile utility tire that’s designed for durability and grip even after the snow has all cleared off.

Let’s get a look at what this tire has to offer with this Carlstar Snow Hog tire review:

Features and Benefits

Here are some of the great design features and benefits of the Carlstar Snow Hog:

• Durable rubber formulation is designed for longevity, and tough performance in harsh winter conditions
• Distinctive X-shaped lugs for dependable grip in snow and enhanced traction
• Up to 4 ply ratings for carrying heavier roads
• Tubeless design allow for lower tire pressures, enhancing grip on rough terrain and during cornering, and braking
• Bias construction makes it great for carrying heavier loads, and lower speeds
• Deep tread lugs, and a wide void ratio for easy self-cleaning of snow, slush, and debris from the tread

Pros and Cons

PROS:

• Dependable traction in snow, even on slopes
• Durable construction to avoid punctures, cuts, and other damages
• Good choice for a variety of power equipment including snow blowers, and snow throwers

CONS:

• Not suitable for ATVs

SimpleTire’s view on Carlstar Snow Hog tires

The Snow Hog from Carlstar is a specialty tire that’s designed for snow throwers, snow blowers, utility carts, tillers and other select power equipment that needs a dependable tire for traction in winter conditions and moderate to deep snow. The X-shaped lugs are a proven design, and are chunky enough to dig into deep snow or soft surfaces, yet they’re easy on the grass underneath and won’t leave divots. The heavy-duty construction, and durable tread formulation of the Snow Hog give it the durability you need for the occasional rough service, and its tread compound is designed for long life with minimal weathering and cracking during the off-season. This tire stands out with an excellent SimpleScore of 9.4, featuring an 8.7 for durability, a 9.8 for longevity, and an exceedingly good 9.8 for traction.

The Carlstar Snow Hog would be a great fit for snow equipment from:

• Honda
• Husqvarna
• Toro
• Kubota
• Simplicity
• Gravely
• Ventrac

Vehicles the Carlstar Snow Hog is a good replacement tire for

• Snow throwers
• Snow blowers
• Utility carts
• Golf carts
• Salt spreaders
• Roto-tillers
• Snow blades or buckets
• Double auger snow blowers