Carlisle Tires Review: Best for Specialty Applications

#1. Carlisle Radial Trail HD – Best for Trailers

The Carlisle Radial Trail HD is one of the best tires for heavy-load trailers.

This model comes in load range F and can thus handle heavier loads than its competitors, most of which can only go so far as load range E. A thick rubber compound means it’s less likely to suffer cuts, chips, and punctures than its fellow trailer tires.

Unlike cheap generic trailer tires, the Radial Trail HD won’t lose air pressure, regardless of how bad the road conditions may get. Best of all, it comes in speed ratings L and M. This means you can safely drive it at highway speeds without risking your vehicle’s stability.

To further sweeten the deal, Carlisle has weather-protected its rubber. As such, its tread won’t come apart due to overheating, a common issue with heavy-load trailer tires.  

#2. Carlisle All Trail II ATV – Best UTV Tire for Trail

The Carlisle All Trail II ticks several boxes for the average UTV driver who spends most of their time behind the wheel on dirt roads, gravel, and sand.

A large number of lugs and grooves in its tread help offer additional grip on various terrains, including mud, gravel, and uneven surfaces. The grooves between the lugs also play their part in expelling mud, rocks, and other materials that can get clogged in the tread.

The All Trail II has a much more flexible compound than its predecessor. You can thus count on it to offer decent traction on wet surfaces. Another thing that the rubber does is absorb road vibrations, making this tire’s ride incredibly refined.

#3. Carlisle Sports Trail LH – Best All-Season Tire for Trailers

Available in different load ratings, the Sports Trail LH promises year-round utility and fuel-efficient drives on your trailer.

An all-season tread compound helps this tire come in handy in dry, wet, and light wintry conditions. This means you won’t have to replace this tire (unless driving in thick snow). This is a huge plus point as most all-season tires in this price range are useless in winter.

With multiple circumferential grooves, the risk of aquaplaning is slim. Also, a multiple-ribbed tread pattern optimizes road contact for reduced rolling resistance and improved fuel economy. And you’d also be pleasantly surprised by the steering response on offer.

#4. Carlisle AT 489 II – Best All-Terrain Tire for ATV

Carlisle tires are well-known among ATV drivers for their long-lasting tread life, sturdy construction, and reliable off-road performance. Luckily, the AT 489 II isn’t any different.

Start with the rugged construction. A reinforced tread compound and 6-ply construction make this model puncture- and shock-absorbent, giving it the confidence to conquer harsh terrains. This enhanced strength also ensures a safer driving experience.

Thanks to the high void ratio in its tread, this tire stays clean of sand, dirt and mud. This, in turn, ensures constant road contact, which is crucial for adequate grip and traction. Also, it comes in three ratings, two of which (two and three-star rated) can be used on the road.  

#5. Carlisle Turf Saver II – Best for Garden Equipment

Searching for a reliable set of tires for your lawn mower? Have no issues with bias-ply tires? If so, the Carlisle Turf Saver II deserves your attention.

This model comes in a bias-ply construction that offers excellent durability (as well as the tendency to deform when left uninflated for a long time). Equally importantly, its rounded shoulders and arrow-head shoulder blocks help it perform well on the turf area without damaging it.

Also, while the bias-ply structure may have made this tire look ugly. It has also enhanced this model’s damage resistance, making it less vulnerable to punctures, cuts, and other damages that can get through your average law mower’s tires and shorten their service life.

#6. Carlisle Farm Specialist R-1 – Best for Tractors

The Farm Specialist R-1 has everything tractor owners may look for when buying tires for their farm machines.

A high void ratio and angled lug pattern join forces to enhance this model’s traction on soft and loose terrains, which almost every tractor encounters daily. Both guarantee forward motion to ensure that your truck rarely gets stuck.

Additionally, the high void ratio plays the role of the self-cleaner, ejecting sand, mud, and dust particles from the tread. This, in turn, enhances your tractor’s stability. Plus, a reinforced structure minimizes the risk of this model deforming under heavy loads.

#7. Carlisle Turf Master – Best for Golf Courses

If you are looking for dedicated lawn tires that can carry out their job without harming the surface underneath, we’d recommend the Carlisle Turf Master.

A symmetric tread design and advanced rubber compound help this tire in more ways than one. Besides equally spreading out forces of acceleration, braking and cornering, they prevent irregular wear formations for long-lasting tread life.

On comparing this model with other lawn tires, you’d see that it has a wider profile and more rounded shoulders than the competition. This helps this tire maintain turf contact at all times and offer a better steering response for enhanced driving stability.

#8. Carlisle Trac Chief – Best for Industrial Applications

If you’re searching for a dependable set of tires for your skid steer, the Trac Chief has what it takes to meet your requirements.

Boasting load ratings that go as high as 8-ply and a reinforced sidewall structure, this model can handle up to 5,000 lbs (per tire) without the load pressure affecting its shape. As a result, you can count on this tire not to deform during usage.

A strong internal structure provides this tire with another benefit. It resists sharp objects from tearing the rubber and damaging the casing. Also, its sidewall is designed in a way to shield the rims from damage, thereby offering a safe driving experience.