Carlisle Turf Saver II Lawn & Garden Tire
Meet the Carlisle Turf Saver II, a turf-friendly lawn and garden tire that grips without chewing up grass. Its multi-rib tread and rounded shoulders spread weight across the footprint to cut scuffing on turns, and the durable rubber compound stands up to frequent starts, pivots, and curb approaches. Offered in popular mower and garden tractor sizes, it delivers a smooth, stable ride and long service life on residential and commercial equipment. This Non-Highway Service tire is built for yards and grounds, making replacement and routine upkeep straightforward.
Key Features
The Turf Saver II is engineered to protect your lawn while keeping your mower productive. A multi-rib pattern spreads load across a wide contact patch for clean turns, and rounded shoulders help prevent gouging around trees and beds. The compound maintains steady traction on cut grass, hard-pack, and light gravel, and the reinforced carcass supports baggers and small implements. Tread depth is tuned for predictable steering without digging in, so you get a quiet ride, confident control, and dependable wear through the season.
Sizes and Fitment
The Turf Saver II comes in the most common lawn and garden sizes, including 15x6.00-6, 18x8.50-8, and 20x8.00-8, commonly sold as NHS. Match the numbers on your current sidewall and confirm rim width, load rating, and recommended pressure in your owner manual. Most sizes are tubeless, and you can add a tube if the wheel or job calls for it. Because these are Non-Highway Service tires, use them off road only, and always verify the exact load capacity, inflation range, and ply rating on the tire sidewall.
15x6.00-6 Tire and Wheel Assemblies
A pre-mounted 15x6.00-6 tire and wheel can be the quickest way to freshen a front end. Before you buy, confirm hub width, bearing or bushing style, axle diameter, keyway, and rim offset so the assembly bolts on. Check whether your mower uses a smooth bore with spacers or sealed bearings, and note valve stem location for deck clearance. Compare overall diameter to your current setup to keep cut height consistent, and match the OEM wheel part number when possible.
Applications and Use Cases
Built for turf protection and steady control, the Turf Saver II shines on lawn tractors, zero-turn mowers, and garden tractors that run on maintained grass. Its even contact patch helps limit marks when you pivot around trees, edging, and landscaping. It also handles light utility work like towing small carts or aerators across lawns and hard-packed paths. On damp grass, gentle slopes, and mixed yard surfaces, the balanced tread delivers predictable handling without the aggressive bite that can damage sod.
Installation and Maintenance Tips
Inspect the wheel for rust, burrs, and dents, then clean the bead seat before mounting. Follow any rotation arrows on the sidewall, and inflate within the range molded on the tire, then set pressure to the equipment maker's recommendation for your load and attachments. Recheck pressures as temperatures change, and avoid overloading or high-speed use, these are NHS tires for grounds service. Rotate or swap side to side if you see uneven wear, and store out of direct sun to extend tread life.
Pricing and How to Buy
Price depends on size, ply rating, and whether you choose a loose tire or a mounted assembly. Smaller front sizes usually cost less than wider rear fitments with higher load capacities. For fast turnaround, assemblies in common sizes like 15x6.00-6 can cut downtime and mounting costs. Look for pair pricing, quick shipping, and clear return terms, and confirm size, rim width, and load needs before checkout, especially when replacing an OEM wheel or moving from tube-type to tubeless.
Turf Saver II vs. Other Turf Tires
Compared with the original Turf Saver, the Turf Saver II leans harder into turf protection and everyday traction with a refined rib pattern that helps reduce scuffing on tight turns. If you need extra bite or heavier-duty construction for mixed terrain, a more aggressive block pattern may be a better fit, with the tradeoff of increased marking on delicate sod. Within the Carlisle range, models built for steeper ground or heavier loads favor grip and toughness over lawn gentleness. Choose Turf Saver II when a clean finish and smooth, predictable handling matter most.
