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dbcox · 02-09-2007, 08:38 PM

what kind of mileage are yall getting out of the new trxus tires.I was wondering for when i had to replace my 39.5 tsl swampers.Thanx

LonghornJeff · 02-09-2007, 09:26 PM

Ive had the same question.
The MT or the STS?
They both look like great tires. http://www.intercotire.com/site35.php

Hoods69BadBowTie · 02-10-2007, 01:12 AM

No idea, I got 39.5 TSL Super Swampers on my '79 but no experience with the trxuses at all.

**special-K** · 02-10-2007, 05:09 AM

When I checked into the TRXS I was told they are real soft compound and don`t last long on Jeeps and they recommended not running them on a truck that sees mostly road use.I`d put them on one of my`72 trucks,since I don`t rack-up miles.

vtblazer · 02-10-2007, 09:46 AM

I guess I never considered a 39.5 TSL as an 'on' road tire.

How have yours been driving them on the road?

Mine only see occasional pavement but they seem "okay" when we scoot from trail to trail, not sure I'd want to drive em on the interstate though.

**special-K** · 02-10-2007, 01:06 PM

Kurt,I haven`t mounted those 37s,yet.But,I`ve run SSRs on other trucks,including a diesel work truck w/utility body that weighed alot and they would last a couple years...40k+/-.
The Trxus Swampers would be best for a trail toy or a cruiser that gets occasional use.

dbcox · 02-11-2007, 05:40 PM

looks like i may have to keep tsl's. I got the truck with them already on it. They are not in bad shape i roteted and checked the air they had 15 psi,20 psi. I put 20 all the way around is that good? i figured id watch them and see what i get out of it. Its not a daily driver but i will go on some highway trips with the truck.So far they seem ok i was just wondering what options i may have. I thought the trxus sts would hold up longer but they sound to soft. I have 39.5 tsl on a 83 3/4 long bed 4 speed so its a pretty heavy truck.

LonghornJeff · 02-11-2007, 06:00 PM

I think you want to run more than 20 psi on the street for the TSL.
"This is an extremely aggressive design that requires strict attention to air pressure when run on the highway."
http://www.intercotire.com/site33.php

ARAMP1 · 02-11-2007, 08:03 PM

I had a set of 285/75-16 TRXUS Mud Terrains on an F250 that I used to have. I got just over 60K miles out of the first set. I was so impressed with them that I ordered another set. I got just over 40K on that set and I sold the truck with around/under half tread.

I have BFG MTs on my truck now and I hate them. They're too loud and wear too fast. I just bought a set of TRXUS to replace them.

**special-K** · 02-11-2007, 10:36 PM

So,TRXUS Swampers last longer than SSRs and BFGs?

ARAMP1 · 02-12-2007, 10:19 PM

I've never had SSRs, but they've lasted twice as long as my BFGs did. I'll never run another set of those turds.

mudmizer · 02-12-2007, 11:05 PM

I have 39.5 trxus SSRs on my 68. I was told that they would wear fairly quickly (by a guy at a tow service, no expert). I have only run them for about 5 months and in that time I might have 1000 miles on them so I don't really know how they will last. Look great now. I have run them only on the pavement as of yet but they seem like a very good tire. They don't flatten out between runs even after sitting for a couple of weeks without a drive. I'v run them up to around 70 on the interstate and I'm very happy with them.
They are fairly soft and when stomped on they smoke really well. That will mess with how long they last so I'v only done that once.....so far.

**special-K** · 02-13-2007, 09:52 AM

Mudmizer,got more pics?Looking good.
EDIT:Nevermind,I see you posted them already.Real nice!But,those are TRXUS STSs.I knew something was funny when you said TRXUS SSR,no such animal.There are two in the TRXUS line,yours and the ones that are more like the other Swampers with a more open tread.

BTW,the guy that told me the TRXUS would wear fast was the guy I was ordering tires from at NTW,one of the largest off road tire dealers out there and I had money in hand.He was telling me some cases of their own employee`s rigs (like Jeeps).He recommended SSRs and after 2 sets on a 1ton diesel w/utility body full of tools (in & out) w/ladder rack usually hauling ladders,pump jacks,and walkboards(8500#+/-),and towing a trailer they lasted at least 40,000mi.I never wear them down too far.
If the TRXUS last that long,I`d like to run them.But I`d have to hear more testamony.

mudmizer · 02-18-2007, 01:41 AM

Special-K, yea after I sent that out I thought about my tires and realised that I had STS. I guess I just got carried away after reading the few posts just ahead of mine talking about SSRs
Thanks for keeping me square.

**special-K** · 02-18-2007, 11:12 AM

Do the same for me,please.I decided I`m selling my 3 3/4t K-models and keep the`71 shoet fleetside I had listed.Just deleted the add.I have a clean stepside for it,37" SSRs,1t CUCV axles,and more.I hope it looks as good as yours.I`ll paint in another color than blue.

02-09-2007, 08:38 PM	#1
dbcox Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: georgia Posts: 72	swamper trxus mileage what kind of mileage are yall getting out of the new trxus tires.I was wondering for when i had to replace my 39.5 tsl swampers.Thanx

02-09-2007, 09:26 PM	#2
LonghornJeff EZEKIEL 25:17 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Springfield IL USA Posts: 984	Re: swamper trxus mileage Ive had the same question. The MT or the STS? They both look like great tires. http://www.intercotire.com/site35.php __________________ 68 CHEVELLE(HORSESHOE) 69 LONGHORN 396 70 NOVA 454(FOR SALE) 71 SWB 307 71 EL CAMINO 383 72 GMC JIMMY 350 87 BLAZER 350 WIW? http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-r5CJt...9_6Orzim4L5uWM Gun control, the theory that 110lb. women have the "right" to fistfight with 210lb. rapists. The reason animal rights activists are more passionate about fur than leather is because it's safer to harrass rich women than bikers...

02-10-2007, 01:12 AM	#3
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: swamper trxus mileage No idea, I got 39.5 TSL Super Swampers on my '79 but no experience with the trxuses at all. __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

02-10-2007, 05:09 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: swamper trxus mileage When I checked into the TRXS I was told they are real soft compound and don`t last long on Jeeps and they recommended not running them on a truck that sees mostly road use.I`d put them on one of my`72 trucks,since I don`t rack-up miles. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-10-2007, 09:46 AM	#5
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: swamper trxus mileage I guess I never considered a 39.5 TSL as an 'on' road tire. How have yours been driving them on the road? Mine only see occasional pavement but they seem "okay" when we scoot from trail to trail, not sure I'd want to drive em on the interstate though.

02-10-2007, 01:06 PM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: swamper trxus mileage Kurt,I haven`t mounted those 37s,yet.But,I`ve run SSRs on other trucks,including a diesel work truck w/utility body that weighed alot and they would last a couple years...40k+/-. The Trxus Swampers would be best for a trail toy or a cruiser that gets occasional use. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-11-2007, 05:40 PM	#7
dbcox Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: georgia Posts: 72	Re: swamper trxus mileage looks like i may have to keep tsl's. I got the truck with them already on it. They are not in bad shape i roteted and checked the air they had 15 psi,20 psi. I put 20 all the way around is that good? i figured id watch them and see what i get out of it. Its not a daily driver but i will go on some highway trips with the truck.So far they seem ok i was just wondering what options i may have. I thought the trxus sts would hold up longer but they sound to soft. I have 39.5 tsl on a 83 3/4 long bed 4 speed so its a pretty heavy truck.

02-11-2007, 06:00 PM	#8
LonghornJeff EZEKIEL 25:17 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Springfield IL USA Posts: 984	Re: swamper trxus mileage I think you want to run more than 20 psi on the street for the TSL. "This is an extremely aggressive design that requires strict attention to air pressure when run on the highway." http://www.intercotire.com/site33.php __________________ 68 CHEVELLE(HORSESHOE) 69 LONGHORN 396 70 NOVA 454(FOR SALE) 71 SWB 307 71 EL CAMINO 383 72 GMC JIMMY 350 87 BLAZER 350 WIW? http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-r5CJt...9_6Orzim4L5uWM Gun control, the theory that 110lb. women have the "right" to fistfight with 210lb. rapists. The reason animal rights activists are more passionate about fur than leather is because it's safer to harrass rich women than bikers... Last edited by LonghornJeff; 02-11-2007 at 06:02 PM. Reason: more stuff.

02-11-2007, 08:03 PM	#9
ARAMP1 ROCK*STAR Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 202	Re: swamper trxus mileage I had a set of 285/75-16 TRXUS Mud Terrains on an F250 that I used to have. I got just over 60K miles out of the first set. I was so impressed with them that I ordered another set. I got just over 40K on that set and I sold the truck with around/under half tread. I have BFG MTs on my truck now and I hate them. They're too loud and wear too fast. I just bought a set of TRXUS to replace them.

02-11-2007, 10:36 PM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: swamper trxus mileage So,TRXUS Swampers last longer than SSRs and BFGs? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-12-2007, 10:19 PM	#11
ARAMP1 ROCK*STAR Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 202	Re: swamper trxus mileage I've never had SSRs, but they've lasted twice as long as my BFGs did. I'll never run another set of those turds. Last edited by ARAMP1; 02-12-2007 at 10:20 PM.

02-12-2007, 11:05 PM	#12
mudmizer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bellingham, washington Posts: 260	Re: swamper trxus mileage I have 39.5 trxus SSRs on my 68. I was told that they would wear fairly quickly (by a guy at a tow service, no expert). I have only run them for about 5 months and in that time I might have 1000 miles on them so I don't really know how they will last. Look great now. I have run them only on the pavement as of yet but they seem like a very good tire. They don't flatten out between runs even after sitting for a couple of weeks without a drive. I'v run them up to around 70 on the interstate and I'm very happy with them. They are fairly soft and when stomped on they smoke really well. That will mess with how long they last so I'v only done that once.....so far. __________________ 68 4x4, 454, 4 speed, disk brakes both ends, Sold my 69 SS396 Elcamino when young & stupid

02-13-2007, 09:52 AM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: swamper trxus mileage Mudmizer,got more pics?Looking good. EDIT:Nevermind,I see you posted them already.Real nice!But,those are TRXUS STSs.I knew something was funny when you said TRXUS SSR,no such animal.There are two in the TRXUS line,yours and the ones that are more like the other Swampers with a more open tread. BTW,the guy that told me the TRXUS would wear fast was the guy I was ordering tires from at NTW,one of the largest off road tire dealers out there and I had money in hand.He was telling me some cases of their own employee`s rigs (like Jeeps).He recommended SSRs and after 2 sets on a 1ton diesel w/utility body full of tools (in & out) w/ladder rack usually hauling ladders,pump jacks,and walkboards(8500#+/-),and towing a trailer they lasted at least 40,000mi.I never wear them down too far. If the TRXUS last that long,I`d like to run them.But I`d have to hear more testamony. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 02-13-2007 at 10:29 AM.

02-18-2007, 01:41 AM	#14
mudmizer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bellingham, washington Posts: 260	Re: swamper trxus mileage Special-K, yea after I sent that out I thought about my tires and realised that I had STS. I guess I just got carried away after reading the few posts just ahead of mine talking about SSRs Thanks for keeping me square. __________________ 68 4x4, 454, 4 speed, disk brakes both ends, Sold my 69 SS396 Elcamino when young & stupid

02-18-2007, 11:12 AM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: swamper trxus mileage Do the same for me,please.I decided I`m selling my 3 3/4t K-models and keep the`71 shoet fleetside I had listed.Just deleted the add.I have a clean stepside for it,37" SSRs,1t CUCV axles,and more.I hope it looks as good as yours.I`ll paint in another color than blue. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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