Carlisle Smooth Lawn & Garden Tire
Protect your turf and keep equipment moving with the Carlisle Smooth tire. Built for mower decks, front casters on zero-turns, garden tractors, spreaders, and utility carts, its treadless profile glides over grass without biting or tearing. A broad, stable contact patch helps it steer easily and roll with minimal drag, and the tough bias-ply casing shrugs off daily bumps and curb edges. Offered in popular small diameters, the Carlisle Smooth is a simple, turf-safe choice for low-speed work where clean turns and a gentle footprint matter.
Why Choose the Carlisle Smooth
The Carlisle Smooth puts turf protection first without giving up maneuverability. With no leading edges to dig in, the smooth tread helps prevent ruts and scuffing on tight turns. A wide, even footprint supports steady tracking and predictable steering, ideal for front casters that pivot often. Durable bias-ply construction stands up to routine yard work and facility maintenance, delivering low-drag rolling for reliable, low-speed service on lawns, parks, and sports fields.
Sizes, Fitment & Applications
The Carlisle Smooth comes in the small equipment sizes most common on mower decks, front casters, and utility implements. Examples include 11x4.00-5 for compact caster wheels and 13x5.00-6 for larger mower and cart setups. Match tire size to your rim diameter and width, and confirm load capacity and ply rating meet or exceed your equipment needs. Typical uses include zero-turn front casters, deck wheels, seeders, spreaders, aerators, and utility carts on grass or smooth surfaces. Always verify the size on your sidewall or in the manual before you buy.
Specs & Load Ratings
Specs vary by size, including overall diameter, section width, load capacity, and ply rating. Many Carlisle Smooth sizes are built for low-speed service and may be tubeless, or used with a tube depending on the rim. For exact details, check the sidewall and your equipment manual, then compare to the product listing for load and inflation guidance. Choose a ply rating and load capacity that meet or exceed your front axle or deck needs, and make sure the rim width falls within the recommended range to maintain footprint, stability, and tire life.
Turf-Friendly Performance
With no tread blocks or ribs, the Carlisle Smooth spreads weight across a large contact patch to minimize turf disruption. That design helps it roll easily and track predictably at low speeds on maintained grass and paved paths. Traction on wet grass is limited compared to more aggressive patterns, so use the recommended pressure, avoid sharp turns on saturated turf, and keep speeds down. The payoff is gentle ground contact, stable maneuvering, and a clean finish.
Price & Buying Guide
Pricing for the Carlisle Smooth varies by size, ply rating, and whether you need a tube. For the best value, confirm your current tire size, rim width, and load capacity, then select equal or higher specifications for durability. If your rim requires a tube, add a compatible tube in the same dimensions. Buy in pairs for front casters to promote even wear and consistent steering, check availability for 11x4.00-5 and 13x5.00-6, and review shipping timelines so your equipment is ready when the grass is.
Care, Storage & Inflation
Maintain the inflation listed on the sidewall and in your equipment manual to preserve the Carlisle Smooth's footprint and reduce scuffing. Inspect often for cuts, punctures, or uneven wear that can signal misalignment, overloads, or incorrect pressure. For off-season storage, keep tires clean, dry, and out of sun or ozone sources, and elevate or roll equipment periodically to limit flat-spotting. Replace worn valves, and use tubes when required by the rim to keep sealing consistent and service life long.
Carlisle Smooth vs. Ribbed Turf Tires
Ribbed turf tires provide directional tracking and a bit more straight-line grip on grass, while the Carlisle Smooth is built for maximum turf protection and easy pivots with minimal scuffing. Choose the Smooth for front casters, mower decks, and implements where tight turns and a gentle footprint come first. Pick a ribbed pattern when you want added lateral guidance or light traction without stepping up to a more aggressive tread. In either case, match size, load rating, and pressure to the equipment, and if most of your work is on manicured turf at low speeds, the Smooth is often the cleaner choice.
