Carlstar

About Carlstar: A Century of Specialty Tire Innovation

Carlstar is one of the most storied names in specialty tires and wheels, tracing its roots all the way back to 1917 when the company was founded in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Carlstar tires have earned a reputation built on over a hundred years of engineering experience — surviving the Great Depression, adapting to wartime material shortages, and continuously evolving to meet the demands of modern equipment operators and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

Today, Carlstar operates as part of Titan International Inc. and stands as a global producer of specialty tires and wheels. The brand serves an exceptionally wide range of markets: lawn and garden, ATV and UTV, trailers and haulers, agriculture, construction, and industrial applications. Whether it's keeping a zero-turn mower tracking true across a manicured lawn or helping a loaded cargo trailer roll smoothly down the highway, Carlstar has a purpose-built solution for the job.

Built for Work, Engineered for Performance

What sets Carlstar apart is its deep commitment to application-specific engineering. Rather than producing one-size-fits-all designs, the brand develops tires that are matched to the precise demands of the machine and terrain. Carlstar tires and tubes span an enormous range of applications — from turf-friendly treads that protect delicate grass surfaces to rugged ATV and UTV patterns built to tackle hard-packed trails and loose mud with equal confidence.

The brand's tire inner tubes reflect that same dedication to quality. Proper inner tube selection is critical to maintaining safe inflation pressure and preventing sidewall damage, especially in agricultural and off-road settings where conditions can be unpredictable. Carlstar tubes are designed to pair seamlessly with their corresponding tire lines, ensuring consistent performance and long service life.

For customers looking for a complete ready-to-mount solution, Carlstar also offers wheel and tire assemblies and mounted tire and wheel assemblies — a convenient option for trailer owners, equipment operators, and powersports enthusiasts who want a perfectly matched, pre-balanced unit right out of the box.

Trusted by OEM Manufacturers and Aftermarket Buyers

Carlstar's broad acceptance as an original equipment supplier speaks volumes about the brand's quality standards. Leading manufacturers of lawn tractors, utility trailers, ATV/UTV platforms, and agricultural equipment rely on Carlstar as a factory-fit choice — meaning when you buy a Carlstar tire as a replacement, you're often returning your machine to its factory specification. Products are manufactured in ISO-registered facilities and supported by rigorous product development and testing protocols.

Whether you're replacing a worn trailer tire, upgrading your ATV for a new season, or outfitting a piece of outdoor power equipment for demanding daily use, Carlstar delivers the application-focused engineering and proven durability that the job demands.