C-85 681 #1 Posted August 27 I recently bought a new Carlisle (or so I thought) turf saver tire. I didn't realize it when I ordered it but when it came (an Amazon purchase) I thought it was the wrong tire because it had a different name. I didn't realize it, but Carlisle has changed their name. The tread is the same, so I guess this is okay, but it was a surprise. Carlisle has been around as long as I can remember, so I'll miss the good old original brand! I guess this comes under the 'same, but different' category! C-85 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,408 #2 Posted August 27 Looks like it's a parent company name. https://www.carlstargroup.com/company/#:~:text=The Carlstar Group is the,and flat free%2Fmanual markets. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,314 #3 Posted August 27 Purchased by Titan International.... Titan International Inc., a global manufacturer of off-highway wheels, tires, assemblies, and undercarriage products, has acquired Carlstar Group LLC for approximately $296 million in a transaction consisting of cash and stock, which closed February 29. Based in Franklin, Tenn., Carlstar is a global manufacturer and distributor of specialty tires and wheels for a variety of end-market verticals including outdoor power equipment, power sports, trailers, and small to midsize agricultural and construction equipment. Last summer, the Carlstar Group began to transition its products that carried the Carlisle brand to “Carlstar.” The acquisition of Carlstar adds four manufacturing facilities to Titan’s footprint: Aiken, S.C.; Jackson and Clinton, Tenn.; and Meizhou, China. Carlstar also internally manages twelve distribution facilities in North America and Europe. Its global 2023 revenues were approximately $615 million. Note: Tires that have the code "AQ" on the sidewall are made in China. 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,314 #4 Posted August 27 From the Disney classic "High Hopes"....Oops, there goes another rubber tree plant.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,314 #5 Posted August 27 I like how we can tell by that “AQ” code where they were produced. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,525 #6 Posted August 27 I'd be curious if there continues to be a size "shrinkage" issue as noted before... Both Carlisle - stamped same size... I'll let you guess which one said "Made in USA" and which one said "Made in China"... 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TractorEd 633 #7 Posted August 27 (edited) 58 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said: I'd be curious if there continues to be a size "shrinkage" issue as noted before... Both Carlisle - stamped same size... I'll let you guess which one said "Made in USA" and which one said "Made in China"... I don’t see how those could be the same sized tires. Numbers have meaning, right? Edited August 27 by TractorEd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,408 #8 Posted August 27 51 minutes ago, TractorEd said: I don’t see how those could be the same sized tires. Numbers have meaning, right? No. No they don't. Infamous case.... Deestone AG tires. VERY well known for being extremely small around the 8.5 to 10.5 x 23 sizes. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,525 #9 Posted August 27 My recollection is that the tires were about 1" higher and 1" wider... same stamped size on sidewall... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 2,046 #10 Posted August 27 4 hours ago, SylvanLakeWH said: I'd be curious if there continues to be a size "shrinkage" issue as noted before... Both Carlisle - stamped same size... I'll let you guess which one said "Made in USA" and which one said "Made in China"... https://casetext.com/case/mcmillin-v-lowes-home-ctrs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelhorse#1 1,657 #11 Posted August 28 On 8/27/2024 at 4:51 AM, ri702bill said: Note: Tires that have the code "AQ" on the sidewall are made in China. Good to know ....thx 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunahead72 2,412 #12 Posted August 29 On 8/27/2024 at 7:29 PM, adsm08 said: https://casetext.com/case/mcmillin-v-lowes-home-ctrs I'm a little slow sometimes, but I skimmed this article and don't see a connection to Carlisle tires. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
