MAD MARK 74 #1 Posted June 22, 2018 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? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 8,852 #2 Posted June 22, 2018 Tractor Supply Stocks the Hi-Run. If there's one near you could check/measure size there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,337 #3 Posted June 22, 2018 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MalMac 1,328 #4 Posted June 22, 2018 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,369 #5 Posted June 23, 2018 The "Lawn Trac" by OTR run very close to size... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAD MARK 74 #6 Posted June 23, 2018 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. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAD MARK 74 #7 Posted July 1, 2018 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. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,535 #8 Posted July 1, 2018 Good choice! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,089 #9 Posted July 1, 2018 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,827 #10 Posted July 1, 2018 How is the ride? Do they have any give being foam filled? Thanks, Randy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 8,852 #11 Posted July 1, 2018 @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) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #12 Posted July 1, 2018 Foam? 71.5 lbs? ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WNYPCRepair 1,875 #13 Posted July 1, 2018 (edited) 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAD MARK 74 #14 Posted July 1, 2018 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAD MARK 74 #15 Posted July 1, 2018 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites