CarlStar represents the industry leader of specialty tires and wheels, operating as The Carlstar Group headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, with a rich heritage dating back to 1917 when Charles S. Moomy founded Carlisle Tire and Rubber Company in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Following over a century of tire manufacturing evolution, acquisitions, and strategic expansions, the company was acquired by Titan International in 2024, creating a transformative deal that expands manufacturing and distribution capabilities while diversifying product portfolios.
The Carlstar Group employs over 3,400 associates across 17 facilities in four countries, achieving approximately $615 million in global revenues in 2023. The company operates three manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and one in China, while internally managing 12 distribution facilities worldwide to serve agriculture, construction, lawn and garden, ATV and UTV, high speed trailer, aftermarket automotive wheels, and flat free/manual markets.
CarlStar's comprehensive product portfolio encompasses the flagship Carlstar brand (formerly Carlisle), ITP tires and wheels, Cragar styled wheels, Black Rock specialty wheels, Unique steel wheels, and Marastar flat-free tires. The Carlstar specialty tire and wheel line provides solutions for lawn and garden, ATV and UTV, trailers/haulers, agriculture, construction, industrial, and tube/flap market segments, while ITP leads the ATV and UTV market with high-performance and extreme off-road capabilities.
The company's diverse applications span outdoor power equipment, power sports, high-speed trailers, and agricultural equipment including backhoes and small skid-steer units. CarlStar products are found on ATVs, UTVs, lawnmowers, golf carts, and specialized equipment where performance serves as a key differentiator, maintaining the legacy of excellence in product innovation, quality, and customer service that has defined the company since its founding over 100 years ago.