Carlisle Ultra Trac Turf Tire
Protect your turf without giving up traction. Carlisle Ultra Trac uses a wide, low-profile footprint and a turf-friendly tread to limit ruts and scuffing on lawns, fairways, sports fields, and park grounds. It is built for lawn tractors, zero turn mowers, golf carts, and utility vehicles, delivering predictable handling and a smooth ride at working speeds. A durable bias-ply casing shrugs off everyday impacts while open channels clear clippings and light debris, making Ultra Trac a proven, cost-effective choice for professional or residential grounds care.
Key Features of Carlisle Ultra Trac
Ultra Trac is built for flotation and turf protection. Its wide, flat profile spreads the load, cutting ground pressure and helping prevent divots on finished grass. The turf pattern pairs closely spaced lugs and shallow voids for steady grip on grass and light soil, and rounded shoulders reduce gouging in tight turns. A robust bias-ply casing keeps equipment stable under attachments, while open grooves shed clippings for consistent performance.
Benefits and Applications
Choose Ultra Trac when you want traction that treats turf gently. Low ground pressure and a smooth rolling feel suit zero turn mowers, lawn tractors, stand-on mowers, golf carts, and light utility vehicles on grass, fairways, and landscaped areas. Crews get predictable handling on slopes and damp grass, and the wide footprint keeps machines settled when towing small trailers. In parks, campuses, cemeteries, sports complexes, and residential lawns, it balances grip, flotation, and longevity.
Sizes and Fitment Guidance
Match the size on your current sidewall, including overall diameter, section width, and rim diameter, for example 24x13.00-12. Confirm the ply or load rating meets the equipment spec and verify recommended rim width for a proper seat. Most sizes are tubeless, but you can use a correctly sized tube with tube-type rims if needed. Follow the owner's manual for pressure and load, replace tires in pairs on driven axles, and check deck, fender, and spindle clearances before any size change.
Pricing and Availability
Ultra Trac pricing varies by size, ply rating, and quantity. Popular sizes such as 24x13.00-12 cost more due to wider casings and higher load capacity, while smaller mower sizes are more economical. Watch for seasonal promotions or multi-tire discounts when outfitting full axles or fleets. Contact us with your size and use case for current availability and the best value.
Installation and Maintenance Tips
Mount Ultra Trac on clean, undamaged rims with proper lubrication and safety gear. Seat beads in a cage and never exceed the sidewall's maximum inflation. Set operating pressure to the equipment specification, using the lowest pressure that safely supports the load for better flotation. Keep tires matched across an axle, rotate side to side if shoulder wear appears, check for cuts and debris after mowing, and store out of direct sun.
Carlisle Ultra Trac vs. Alternatives
Comparing turf tires is a balance of flotation, traction, and surface protection. Ultra Trac favors a wide, flat footprint to limit turf disturbance while maintaining steady grip on grass and light soil. More open or blocky patterns add edge bite for mixed terrain, but they can mark delicate turf more easily. If you work mainly on maintained grounds and want a smooth ride with minimal scuffing, Ultra Trac is a strong fit.
Ultra Trac vs. Kenda K500 Super Turf
Kenda's K500 Super Turf uses a dense block pattern with plenty of biting edges for varied conditions. Carlisle Ultra Trac leans on a flatter, wider footprint to maximize flotation and reduce scuffing on finished grass. In practice, the K500 can feel more secure on uneven or slightly muddy spots, while Ultra Trac tends to leave a lighter imprint on delicate lawns and fairways. Choose Ultra Trac for premium turf protection, or the K500 when you need a bit more edge bite.
Ultra Trac vs. Carlisle Turf Saver
Carlisle Turf Saver is a versatile, value-focused turf tire common on residential mowers. Ultra Trac offers a wider contact patch and a profile tuned for flotation, which better protects high-visibility lawns and manicured grounds, especially on heavier or zero turn machines. Turf Saver delivers balanced performance at a sharp price, while Ultra Trac targets reduced scuffing and a smoother ride on finished turf. Pick based on your priority, broad versatility and value or maximum turf friendliness and stability.
