Carlstar Tires
About Carlstar
Carlstar is a Budget-tier tire manufacturer. The brand currently offers 137 tire models spanning 135 all-season, 2 winter categories. With an average expert rating of 9/10, Carlstar delivers excellent value in its price segment.
Carlstar Performance Overview
Based on expert analysis of 137 models, Carlstar tires achieve an average score of 9 out of 10.
Top-Rated Carlstar Tires
- Carlstar Work Mate – Rated 9.8/10 (all-season)
- Carlstar Dura Trail – Rated 9.8/10 (all-season)
- Carlstar AT489 X/L – Rated 9.8/10 (all-season)
Carlstar Tire Lineup by Season
Carlstar offers tires across multiple seasons:
- All-season tires: 135 models
- Winter tires: 2 models
Browse the full collection of Carlstar tires below to compare ratings, specs, and find the right model for your vehicle.
Carlstar Tire Lineup at a Glance
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The 30 Best Carlstar Tires Right Now
#1. AT489 X/L
The Carlstar AT489 X/L is an outstanding all-season tire scoring 9.8/10 overall.
Key strengths: long tread life (9.8/10).
#2. AT489 XD
The Carlstar AT489 XD is an outstanding all-season tire scoring 9.8/10 overall.
Key strengths: long tread life (9.8/10).
#3. Classic Rib
The Carlstar Classic Rib is a premium all-season tire scoring 9.8/10 overall.
Key strengths: adequate traction (7/10), long tread life (9.8/10).
#4. Dura Trail
The Carlstar Dura Trail is a top-performing all-season tire scoring 9.8/10 overall.
Key strengths: long tread life (9.8/10).
#5. Versa Trail XTR
The Carlstar Versa Trail XTR is a top-performing all-season tire scoring 9.8/10 overall.
Key strengths: adequate traction (7/10), long tread life (9.8/10).
#6. Work Mate
The Carlstar Work Mate is a premium all-season tire scoring 9.8/10 overall.
Key strengths: adequate traction (7/10), long tread life (9.8/10).
#7. Work Mate HS
The Carlstar Work Mate HS is a premium all-season tire scoring 9.8/10 overall.
Key strengths: solid handling (7/10), adequate traction (7/10), long tread life (9.8/10).
#8. A-C-T HD
The Carlstar A-C-T HD is an outstanding all-season tire scoring 9.6/10 overall.
Key strengths: long tread life (9.8/10).
#9. Black Rock M/S
The Carlstar Black Rock M/S is an exceptional all-season tire scoring 9.6/10 overall.
Key strengths: adequate traction (7/10), long tread life (9.8/10).
#10. PaveMaster
The Carlstar PaveMaster is a premium all-season tire scoring 9.6/10 overall.
Key strengths: long tread life (9.8/10).
#11. Polaris PXT2
The Carlstar Polaris PXT2 is a top-performing all-season tire scoring 9.6/10 overall.
Key strengths: long tread life (9.8/10).
#12. Tru Power
The Carlstar Tru Power is a top-performing all-season tire scoring 9.6/10 overall.
Key strengths: long tread life (9.8/10).
#13. Versa Trail ATR
The Carlstar Versa Trail ATR is an exceptional all-season tire scoring 9.6/10 overall.
Key strengths: long tread life (9.8/10).
#14. Versa Turf
The Carlstar Versa Turf is an exceptional all-season tire scoring 9.6/10 overall.
Key strengths: long tread life (9.8/10).
#15. All Trail II
The Carlstar All Trail II is an outstanding all-season tire scoring 9.5/10 overall.
Key strengths: long tread life (9.8/10).
#16. Badlands XTR
The Carlstar Badlands XTR is a top-performing all-season tire scoring 9.5/10 overall.
Key strengths: adequate traction (7/10), long tread life (9.8/10).
#17. Fairway Pro
The Carlstar Fairway Pro is a premium all-season tire scoring 9.5/10 overall.
Key strengths: adequate traction (7/10), long tread life (9.8/10).
#18. Fast Trax
The Carlstar Fast Trax is an outstanding all-season tire scoring 9.5/10 overall.
Key strengths: adequate traction (7/10), long tread life (9.8/10).
#19. Flat Free Ribbed
The Carlstar Flat Free Ribbed is an exceptional all-season tire scoring 9.5/10 overall.
Key strengths: impressive traction (9.8/10), long tread life (9.8/10).
#20. Industrial Trax
The Carlstar Industrial Trax is an outstanding all-season tire scoring 9.5/10 overall.
Key strengths: solid handling (7/10), adequate traction (7/10).
#21. Multi Trac CS R-3
The Carlstar Multi Trac CS R-3 is a premium all-season tire scoring 9.5/10 overall.
Key strengths: solid handling (7/10), adequate traction (7/10), long tread life (9.8/10).
#22. Reliance Rib
The Carlstar Reliance Rib is an exceptional all-season tire scoring 9.5/10 overall.
Key strengths: long tread life (9.8/10).
#23. Trail Pro
The Carlstar Trail Pro is an exceptional all-season tire scoring 9.5/10 overall.
Key strengths: adequate traction (7/10), long tread life (9.8/10).
#24. Trail Wolf Sport
The Carlstar Trail Wolf Sport is a top-performing all-season tire scoring 9.5/10 overall.
Key strengths: adequate traction (7/10), long tread life (9.8/10).
#25. Turf Armor
The Carlstar Turf Armor is a premium all-season tire scoring 9.5/10 overall.
Key strengths: adequate traction (7/10), long tread life (9.8/10).
#26. Turf CTR
The Carlstar Turf CTR is an exceptional all-season tire scoring 9.5/10 overall.
Key strengths: long tread life (9.8/10).
#27. Turf Glide
The Carlstar Turf Glide is a premium all-season tire scoring 9.5/10 overall.
Key strengths: adequate traction (7/10), long tread life (9.8/10).
#28. Turf Master Plus
The Carlstar Turf Master Plus is an exceptional all-season tire scoring 9.5/10 overall.
Key strengths: adequate traction (7/10), long tread life (9.8/10).
#29. Ultra Trac
The Carlstar Ultra Trac is a top-performing all-season tire scoring 9.5/10 overall.
Key strengths: long tread life (9.8/10).
#30. Wheelbarrow
The Carlstar Wheelbarrow is an outstanding all-season tire scoring 9.5/10 overall.
Key strengths: solid handling (7/10), long tread life (9.8/10).
Complete Carlstar Winter Tire Lineup (2 Models)
| Model | Score | EU Fuel | EU Wet | Noise | Sizes |
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| Snow Hog | 9.4 | - | - | - | - |
| WT300 | 8.5 | - | - | - | - |
Complete Carlstar All-Season Tire Lineup (135 Models)
| Model | Score | EU Fuel | EU Wet | Noise | Sizes |
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| AT489 X/L | 9.8 | - | - | - | - |
| AT489 XD | 9.8 | - | - | - | - |
| Classic Rib | 9.8 | - | - | - | - |
| Dura Trail | 9.8 | - | - | - | - |
| Versa Trail XTR | 9.8 | - | - | - | - |
| Work Mate | 9.8 | - | - | - | - |
| Work Mate HS | 9.8 | - | - | - | - |
| A-C-T HD | 9.6 | - | - | - | - |
| Black Rock M/S | 9.6 | - | - | - | - |
| PaveMaster | 9.6 | - | - | - | - |
| Polaris PXT2 | 9.6 | - | - | - | - |
| Tru Power | 9.6 | - | - | - | - |
| Versa Trail ATR | 9.6 | - | - | - | - |
| Versa Turf | 9.6 | - | - | - | - |
| All Trail II | 9.5 | - | - | - | - |
| Badlands XTR | 9.5 | - | - | - | 1 |
| Fairway Pro | 9.5 | - | - | - | - |
| Fast Trax | 9.5 | - | - | - | - |
| Flat Free Ribbed | 9.5 | - | - | - | - |
| Industrial Trax | 9.5 | - | - | - | - |
| Multi Trac CS R-3 | 9.5 | - | - | - | - |
| Reliance Rib | 9.5 | - | - | - | - |
| Trail Pro | 9.5 | - | - | - | - |
| Trail Wolf Sport | 9.5 | - | - | - | - |
| Turf Armor | 9.5 | - | - | - | - |
| Turf CTR | 9.5 | - | - | - | - |
| Turf Glide | 9.5 | - | - | - | - |
| Turf Master Plus | 9.5 | - | - | - | - |
| Ultra Trac | 9.5 | - | - | - | - |
| Wheelbarrow | 9.5 | - | - | - | - |
| A-C-T | 9.4 | - | - | - | - |
| Black Rock | 9.4 | - | - | - | - |
| Knobby | 9.4 | - | - | - | - |
| Links | 9.4 | - | - | - | - |
| Mud Wolf XL | 9.4 | - | - | - | - |
| Multi Trac C/S | 9.4 | - | - | - | - |
| Sawtooth | 9.4 | - | - | - | - |
| Sawtooth Rib | 9.4 | - | - | - | - |
| Smooth | 9.4 | - | - | - | - |
| Stryker | 9.4 | - | - | - | - |
| Tour Max | 9.4 | - | - | - | - |
| Turf Solid | 9.4 | - | - | - | - |
| Turf Tamer | 9.4 | - | - | - | - |
| Xtrac | 9.4 | - | - | - | - |
| Badlands A/R | 9.3 | - | - | - | 1 |
| Power Trac | 9.3 | - | - | - | - |
| Reliance Smooth | 9.3 | - | - | - | - |
| Straight Rib | 9.3 | - | - | - | - |
| Turf Smart | 9.3 | - | - | - | - |
| 4-Max | 9.2 | - | - | - | - |
| All Trail | 9.2 | - | - | - | - |
| AT101 Chevron | 9.2 | - | - | - | - |
| Fairway | 9.2 | - | - | - | - |
| Super Lug | 9.2 | - | - | - | - |
| Versa Trail | 9.2 | - | - | - | - |
| AT 489 II | 9.1 | - | - | - | - |
| AT489 | 9.1 | - | - | - | - |
| Radial Trail RH2 | 9.1 | - | - | - | 1 |
| Reliance Radial ST | 9.1 | - | - | - | 1 |
| Stud | 9.1 | - | - | - | - |
| Sure Trail | 9.1 | - | - | - | - |
| Trail Hawk | 9.1 | - | - | - | - |
| Turf Master | 9.1 | - | - | - | - |
| Turf Saver II | 9.1 | - | - | - | - |
| Ultra Sport Radial | 9.1 | - | - | - | 1 |
| HD Field Trax | 9.0 | - | - | - | - |
| Turf Saver | 9.0 | - | - | - | - |
| Turf Trac R/S | 9.0 | - | - | - | - |
| USA Trail | 9.0 | - | - | - | - |
| Ultra CRT | 8.9 | - | - | - | 2 |
| Radial Trail HD | 8.8 | - | - | - | 8 |
| Xtra Grip | 8.8 | - | - | - | - |
| Ground Force 600 | 8.7 | - | - | - | - |
| Sport Trail LH | 8.7 | - | - | - | 2 |
| Trail Wolf | 8.7 | - | - | - | - |
| CSL16 | 8.6 | - | - | - | 3 |
| CSL45 | 8.6 | - | - | - | - |
| Farm Specialist F-3 | 8.6 | - | - | - | 1 |
| FSE F1 Implement FHS | 8.6 | - | - | - | - |
| Ground Force 300 G2 | 8.6 | - | - | - | - |
| Ground Force 400 MX | 8.6 | - | - | - | - |
| Ground Force 400 R4 | 8.6 | - | - | - | - |
| Ground Force 400 Ultra | 8.6 | - | - | - | - |
| Ground Force 625 XT | 8.6 | - | - | - | - |
| Guard Dog HD | 8.6 | - | - | - | - |
| LPT | 8.6 | - | - | - | 1 |
| Premium Wide Trac | 8.6 | - | - | - | - |
| Radial Trail | 8.6 | - | - | - | 3 |
| Road Roller | 8.6 | - | - | - | - |
| Trac Chief I-3 | 8.6 | - | - | - | - |
| Ultra Guard | 8.6 | - | - | - | - |
| Ultra Guard MX | 8.6 | - | - | - | - |
| CSL32 R1 | 8.5 | - | - | - | - |
| Farm Specialist F-1 | 8.5 | - | - | - | - |
| Farm Specialist F-1 Hwy Service Implement | 8.5 | - | - | - | - |
| Farm Specialist F-2M | 8.5 | - | - | - | - |
| Farm Specialist I-1 | 8.5 | - | - | - | 2 |
| Farm Specialist TB | 8.5 | - | - | - | - |
| FSE TF F-2 | 8.5 | - | - | - | - |
| FSTR Radial R1-W | 8.5 | - | - | - | 2 |
| Ground Force GSE | 8.5 | - | - | - | - |
| Ground Force Ultra Rib GSE | 8.5 | - | - | - | - |
| Industrial All Purpose | 8.5 | - | - | - | - |
| Industrial Deep Traction | 8.5 | - | - | - | - |
| Point Guard | 8.5 | - | - | - | - |
| Radial Trail RH | 8.5 | - | - | - | 1 |
| Turf Pro | 8.5 | - | - | - | - |
| Turf Pro R-3 | 8.5 | - | - | - | - |
| Xtra Grip R-4 | 8.5 | - | - | - | - |
| CSL24 R1 | 8.4 | - | - | - | - |
| Farm Specialist F-2 | 8.4 | - | - | - | - |
| Farm Specialist HF-1 | 8.4 | - | - | - | - |
| USA Loader | 8.4 | - | - | - | - |
| F-2 Triple Rib | 8.3 | - | - | - | - |
| Trac Chief XT | 8.3 | - | - | - | - |
| Farm Specialist I-1 Implement | 8.2 | - | - | - | - |
| Farm Specialist R-1 | 8.1 | - | - | - | - |
| Trac Chief | 8.0 | - | - | - | - |
| Sport Trail | 7.9 | - | - | - | - |
| Badlands | - | - | - | - | - |
| CSL48 R3 | - | - | - | - | - |
| CSL66 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Farm Specialist R-1-HA | - | - | - | - | - |
| Links I | - | - | - | - | - |
| Linksport | - | - | - | - | - |
| Mud Wolf | - | - | - | - | - |
| Power Trac II | - | - | - | - | - |
| Slick | - | - | - | - | - |
| Swamp Pro | - | - | - | - | - |
| Terrathon | - | - | - | - | - |
| Traks Max | - | - | - | - | - |
| Turf Buster | - | - | - | - | - |
| Turf Chief | - | - | - | - | - |
| Turf Mate | - | - | - | - | - |
| Ultra Guard LVT | - | - | - | - | - |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Carlstar tires are well-regarded, with an average rating of 9/10 across their 137 models. Many of their tires score above 7/10, indicating consistent quality.
Carlstar offers tires in the following categories: winter (2), all-season (135). This gives drivers options for different weather conditions and driving needs.
Based on our testing data, the AT489 X/L is the highest-rated Carlstar tire with a score of 9.8/10. It's a all-season tire.
Check our comparison section above for detailed head-to-head data with competing brands. Each comparison includes average scores, model counts, and performance metrics.
Final Verdict: Is Carlstar Worth It?
Carlstar earns a strong recommendation.
With an average score of 9/10 across 137 models, Carlstar delivers consistently high-quality tires. Their lineup offers excellent options for various driving needs, and several models stand out as best-in-class performers.