Installed the new Carlisle Versa Turf Radials. Here is how i would compare them to the R4's which came off the tractor.
Description / Carlisle VT Radials / OEM R4's
Snow Removal traction / A+ / C
Ride Quality / A++ / C
Steering while Plowing / A / D
Consistent Traction / A+ / C
Handling / A++ / C
Appearance / AA+ / B
Tread Clearing / AAA / D
Squatting w/Load / A / B
Sex Appeal / N/R * / N/R*
* Hey, wanted to see if you are still reading.......Gentlemen don't kiss and tell or anything else and tell, except playing with their tractor.
Now the conditions I plowed in were tough, the snow was very wet and heavy and the surface had some ice and a lot of moisture. I didn't notice any tire spin or traction loss. I will put them to the test and continue to report on them.
My snow plowing was with my 87" wide blade, rubber plow edge, plow top flap and 650 pounds of rear ballast on the 3ph. Your results may very based upon your machine set up.
I am looking forward to various traction challenges when plowing snow. I am very encouraged this tire is going to be significantly better than the R4's were for snow plowing.