These tires are installed on a 1980s Long 460 2WD tractor with a front loader. Overall, these tires have been holding up well after moving about 120 tons of dirt with them installed. Traction on dirt seem to be quite well. Snow performance has not been evaluated yet, but since this is a 2WD tractor, I don't expect much regardless of tires. I don't operate the tractor during rainy weather.
Carlstar Farm Specialist I-1 Implement Reviews
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8.2
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8.4
Long lasting
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8.0
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8.5
Traction
Great
Wagons, spreaders, implements, and other towed farm machinery need a tire that’s tough enough to stand up to field use, yet is still easy to maneuver, with traction in a variety of conditions, and can be used on the highway for transport between locations.
The Carlstar Farm Specialist I-1 Implement tire is a perfect candidate for these applications. The Farm Specialist I-1 is available in multiple sizes for various fitments and is stable and durable on or off the pavement.
But is it the right tire for your needs? Let’s go in and take a closer look with this Carlstar Farm Specialist I-1 Implement review:
Features and Benefits
- Industry-standard I-1 4-rib tread design for consistent traction and performance
- Low rolling resistance for ease of towing
- Durable construction and rubber compound work together to improve durability
- Up to 14 ply rated for excellent load capacity
- Excellent flotation on soft soils with minimal soil impact
- DOT-approved for highway use
Pros and Cons
Before you decide if this Carlstar tire is the right choice for you, let’s take a look at the tire’s strengths and weaknesses:
PROS:
- Versatile tire for a variety of agricultural machinery
- Easy towing
- Good flotation
- Good traction with excellent flotation
CONS:
- Slightly more expensive than some competitors’ tires
- The tire can only be used in agricultural applications
SimpleTire’s view on Carlstar Farm Specialist I-1 Implement tires
For free-rolling axles on towed farm equipment, the Carlstar Farm Specialist I-1 Implement is a great, versatile choice. Carlstar recommends the Farm Specialist for balers, hay rakes, farm implements like disks, plows and harrows, wagons, trailers, spreaders, seeders, feed yard mixers, and other ag applications. In addition, the Carlstar Farm Specialist I-1 can be used for select front tractor tire applications.
The rounded shoulder and rib tread of the Carlstar Farm Specialist I-1 makes for easy towing and maneuverability in field conditions or on the road. It’s available in a wide range of sizes for various fitments and applications and is DOT-approved for limited highway use. The Carlstar Farm Specialist I-1 is designed for years of service in general ag use and is a great value for a variety of towed ag implements and vehicles.
Vehicles the Carlstar Farm Specialist I-1 Implement is a good replacement tire for
While not used as original equipment, the Farm Specialist I-1 Implement is a good replacement tire for balers, hay rakers, farm implements, wagons, trailers, spreaders, seeders, feed yard mixers, and other agricultural applications.
Review breakdown
- 5 out of 100
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Scorecard
Dry
4.7
Wet
4.4
Winter
4
Comfort
4.4
Noise
4.4
Treadwear
4.7
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This farm tire is on 335 john deere round bailer. So far it is holding up its end of the deal well. I'm sure this tire will do the job for years to come.
This tire was bought for a mower on the back of a tractor. It is working very well. We couldn't find this tire locally at all.
farm use
These are the reproduction tires for a World War 2 paratrooper handcart model M3A4 and they look and work great for that application.