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Carlstar Turf Trac R/SReviews

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  • SimpleScore™

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    for the modern tire buyer.

    9.0

    Great

    Score breakdown:

    9.4

    Long lasting

    Excellent

    8.7

    Handling

    Great

    9.2

    Traction

    Excellent

  • 5 reviews

    5 on SimpleTire

    3.9

    overall rating

    80%

    Would you buy again?

    Review breakdown

    • 1 out of 100
    • 3 out of 100
    • 0 out of 100
    • 1 out of 100
    • 0 out of 100

    Carlstar Tires has been one of the premier suppliers of specialty tires for over 100 years and offers a range of tires for fitments including industrial, OTR, ATV, UTV, construction, and lawn/turf tires. With a reputation for offering top-quality specialty and difficult-to-find tires, Carlstar is one of the most affordable tire manufacturers that doesn’t compromise on performance or quality.

    The Carlstar Turf Trac R/S is one of the most versatile and popular lawn & turf tires on the market designed for use on lawn and turf vehicles. In this Carlstar Turf Trac R/S tire review, we will take a look at some of the features and benefits of the tire, with its pros and cons, and SimpleTire’s views on the tire.

    Features and Benefits

    Lawn & Garden Tires as the name suggests, are designed to be used on vehicles and equipment used for maintenance of lawns and gardens. These tires are designed to be gentle on the grass and vegetation, can withstand heavy loads, and are built with flotation designs. Additionally, these tires are not designed for high-speed driving and offer a comfortable, quiet ride.

    The Carlstar Turf Trac R/S is one of the most popular and versatile lawn and turf tires that is built with a variety of features. Also used as the Original Equipment for the John Deere Gator, this tire is packed with various features and benefits. Here are some of the notable features:

    • Optimized tire design: The tire is designed to be versatile and well-suited for lawn and turf equipment, utility vehicles, and tractors.
    • Boosted cornering performance: The rounder should boost cornering performance for easy handling.
    • Robust construction: The tire is built with a reinforced casing that helps protect the tire from damage.
    • Flotation Design: The flotation design of the tire helps protect delicate grass and turf from damage.

    The Carlstar Turf Trac R/S is an excellent lawn and turf tire and is available in a variety of tire sizes ranging from 5 to 12 inches.

    Pros and Cons

    Now that we know more about the features and benefits of the Carlstar Turf Trac R/S, let’s also talk about its pros and cons to help you make a more informed decision.

    PROS:

    • Offers extended tread life for longer use.
    • Delivers a quiet, comfortable driving experience.
    • A versatile tire used in different applications.

    While these pros make a good case for the tire, also consider these cons.

    CONS:

    • The wet and dry grip could be better.
    • Should not be used in winter weather conditions.
    • The tire could be more durable.

    SimpleTire’s view on Carlstar Turf Trac R/S tires

    If you are looking for a set of tires for your lawn equipment that will get the job done without leaving tire tracks and damaging the grass, then the Carlstar Turf Trac R/S might be a good fit for you. Designed to offer consistent traction and longer tread life, these tires scored an excellent average SimpleScore of 9 out of 10. The tires truly excel in longevity with a score of 9.4, followed by traction (9.2) and durability (8.7).

    If you want similar performance but at a lower cost, take a look at the Greenball Soft Turf, which scores lower in SimpleScore (8.8), longevity (8.7), handling (8.7), and traction (9.1) but is priced considerable lower ($17.94 per tire vs $34.6 per tire).

    Vehicles the Carlstar Turf Trac R/S is a good replacement tire for

    As the Carlstar Turf Trac R/S is available in different tire sizes, it can be used as a good replacement tire for vehicles, such as John Deere, Yardmax YG1650, Ego Power+, and more.

    Scorecard

    Dry

    4

    Wet

    3.6

    Winter

    3

    Comfort

    4

    Noise

    4

    Treadwear

    4.2

    5 SimpleTire reviews

    Tom
    5
    Verified Customer
    Oct 26, 2021

    Very happy with the price and fast shipping. I will buy from here again, and again.!!

    Brian
    4
    Verified Customer
    Aug 1, 2017

    Best pricing & it is exactly what I needed

    Everett
    4
    Verified Customer
    Jan 7, 2016

    SimpleTire
    4
    Verified Customer
    Jun 9, 2015

    bob
    2.5
    Verified Customer
    Feb 27, 2014

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