Actual Hi-Run vs Carlise Tru Power experience (Sizes/Use)

[MAD MARK 74]

I'm going to splurge and buy some new 23x10.5-12s and have them foam filled. I am torn between the 2ply Hi-Runs ($110 shipped/pr) and 4 ply Carlises ($168 shipped/pr). 

 

I measured my Carlises and they were pretty wide on the lugs at 10". I don't have Hi-Runs to measure anyone can measure for me? I know the Carlises are the widest in this size it seems from reading here. 

 

Ill be using these mostly in the field/lawn/garden. Very little to no pavement use, some gravel driveway use. Would it be worth the extra $58 for 4 ply? Any actual experience?

 

[oliver2-44 8,832]

Tractor Supply Stocks the Hi-Run. If there's one near you could check/measure size there.

[T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,337]

I have 2 sets now, and had a third set a few years ago of the Hi-Runs.  Good tires, made from the Carlisle molds.  They run true to size, unlike Deestones, which usually don't.

[MalMac 1,328]

My only experience with Hi-Runs is I have a set of fronts. I have not had one problem with them. They are a fine tire. As far as the number of plys go, it comes down to how much weight you need the tire to carry.

[WVHillbilly520H 10,369]

The "Lawn Trac" by OTR run very close to size... 

[MAD MARK 74]

11 hours ago, WVHillbilly520H said:

The "Lawn Trac" by OTR run very close to size... 

Those look alright and wide. But come in at a higher price than the Carlisles.

[MAD MARK 74]

Went ahead and got the Carlisles. Little tough mounting them. 

 

Got them foam filled. Added 71.5# per tire. Total weight is 107.5#. Feels a lot more balanced and sturdy on hills. 

 

 

[Sparky-(Admin) 19,432]

Good choice!

 

[ebinmaine 62,936]

4 hours ago, Sparky said:

Good choice!

Agreed!!

I have em on my B and now my Honey's 657 is getting a set.

 

@MAD MARK good choice on the foam too.

I'd like to have a couple of mine done with that.

 

[RandyLittrell 3,827]

How is the ride? Do they have any give being foam filled? 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks, Randy

[oliver2-44 8,832]

@MAD MARKCan you share any details on the foam they used.

My local tire shop has 3 density of foam... he calls them soft, hard and ( really hard for large fork lifts)

[DennisThornton 4,769]

Foam? 

71.5 lbs? 

?? 

[WNYPCRepair 1,875]

18 hours ago, MAD MARK said:

Went ahead and got the Carlisles. Little tough mounting them. 

 

Got them foam filled. Added 71.5# per tire. Total weight is 107.5#. Feels a lot more balanced and sturdy on hills. 

 

 

 

Does the foam stay soft at all, or is it like a solid tire afterward?


I guess I should have finished the page first.  

 

 

Edited July 1, 2018 by WNYPCRepair

[MAD MARK 74]

6 hours ago, RandyLittrell said:

How is the ride? Do they have any give being foam filled? 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks, Randy

Rides a lot harder. Almost no give at all, but I knew that going in. I had skid loader tires filled before, that's because i drove through metal fields. 

 

It's no horrible, but it's the payoff for the weight and never going flat. 

 

6 hours ago, oliver2-44 said:

@MAD MARKCan you share any details on the foam they used.

My local tire shop has 3 density of foam... he calls them soft, hard and ( really hard for large fork lifts)

They inject with foam and let them cook inside a large stove for 24 hours. The guy never gave me an option for densities but i could call and ask, I know they use a book and can quote me prices and exact weight I'll gain up front. 

[MAD MARK 74]

If you look at my picture I posted you can see the screws in each tire they use for filling and then to denote that they are filled. It's a 4" long screw. The ones in the skid loader are larger lags.