🌱 Carlisle Turf Saver 18X8.50-8 Tire: Optimal Solution for Lawn & Garden Review

Yes, like many, my tires arrived compressed, I read reviews here and followed some recommendations. I first bought a rear tire for my ten year old garden tractor. A week later I needed to buy another front tire and two weeks later another rear tire so I bought all four. I've tried a hot water bath but it didn't work so I left them in the summer sun here in North Georgia for a few days and it works for each of them to get back in shape. Installation was easy for me, but I replaced them all with…

Once fitted the tires worked great but were very difficult to fit. They shrink during transport, which is normal for such tires. Don't expect them to be easy to change yourself. If someone else puts them on, or if you wear them all the time, I'm sure you'll be fine, but it won't be easy for the average homeowner. I tried hot water after reading it could cause them to open. It didn't work for me. Then I heard that removing the valve stems might help let more air in faster to install the bead…

They come included and God forbid if a person lives in a cold climate and expects to fit these tires in spring or winter. These tires are so compressed and deformed for lost of words that I had to have a heat gun to soften up the material just to try to install the tires and this setup was in the middle of Tennessee and bead resealing is a problem. a terrible problem because again it is a deformation of the tire itself and from my point of view I will never buy again these tires sent in this…

The tire was sent open, not in the box. As a result of either transportation or storage in a warehouse, the tire is crushed in the middle. It does not expand to touch the inflation side of the wheel. I used a ratchet to squeeze the tire in the middle so it would expand like I did with the front wheel and not get near the edge. If the V-groove around the center wasn't so deep it would work. but if two sides touch when the tire is on the ground on one side, it is not possible to make it wide…

You will need a few tools to fit this tire. Because it's so small, it's a bit different from a car tire. I'm an amputee (leg above the knee) and I'm in a wheelchair, so if I can do it, anyone can if you apply your mechanical knowledge. You will need a pair of regular long handled screwdrivers (about 12 inches long with blades). Run new tires in very hot water to soften them and make installation easier. Now remove the tyres/wheels from the tractor. air inside) and let all the air out. If the…

Like many others, my gum arrived compressed. I've seen several complaints about this. Having worked as a mechanic I'm here to tell you that while car tires don't compress in this way for transport, most large lawn tractor tires do. This is not done by loaders, but by the manufacturer. The trick is to remove the shipping straps/materials and put the tires in a warm place to "unpack". They eventually "swim" and return to their original shape after manufacture. If you try to mount them too early…