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Down south truckin · 08-13-2007, 01:19 AM

I just got a good deal on some slightly used super swamper tsl's and was wondering what kind of opinions you guys have about them I'll be using them on my K-20 it will only see some trips to the hunting camp and maybe a couple trips a week to work and around town.they're 34X10.5x16 thanks in advance Mike

**Zoomad75** · 08-13-2007, 01:32 AM

Bring earplugs. You won't be able to hear the radio or any cell calls for the most part with Swampers with the windows down. Other than that the are awesome off the road. Most Swampers don't wear too well in regular street driving, but if your not using it every day they shouldn't wear too fast.

They are one noisy tire on the street. To me they sound like a prop plane on it's takeoff roll.

1969k10stepside · 08-13-2007, 01:34 AM

They are a good tire but not suited for the DD.Ask in the 4wd section for the best reviews..Not driving much (or at all ) on the road they'll last though.If you dont want them,I'll take them

My jimmy needs some bigger rubber

Zoomad beat me to the reply button...

**special-K** · 08-13-2007, 08:46 AM

They are a no comprimise tire in mud and our kind og off road driving.They`ll get you there on the road.That`s what they`re for.Just good old off road tires.They`d be great on a hunting rig.I`ve run Swamper SSRs on a daily driver work truck.I love that kinda stuff on a 4wd.I don`t run around thinking my tires ride rough or are noisey.It makes me realoze all the 4wds that are out there that can`t go anywhere because they have 2wd tires for comfort.I never bought a 4wd for comfort.They make 2wds for that.

72gord · 08-13-2007, 08:52 AM

Agressive mud tire, bottom line. Makes alot of noise on the pavement, had um on my K-20 a few years back, followed the grooves in the pavement...but when you get to the mud they will really dig!

prg machine · 08-13-2007, 09:58 AM

I run the exact same size swamper on a CJ 5 Jeep. The tires are not that bad at all for noise on this light vehicle. I run them at about 22 lbs on the street. Off road 8 lbs will not bulge the side wall. These are tough tires and well worth any highway set backs off road.

BCOWANWHEELS · 08-13-2007, 02:27 PM

there very soft compound and will wear out super quick on the road. hard to get 10,000 miles on a set. jmo
bob

OLDCHEV4X4 · 08-13-2007, 03:12 PM

I'v had a couple sets of them. 36 12.50-15, 34 9.50-15 and Q-78/15. They all worked great off road.
But... the Q's and the 36's were a pain to balance. I had a ring of weight almost all the way around the wheel. And they still bumped at a certain speed.

**Yukon Jack** · 08-13-2007, 03:27 PM

Is that the biased style Swamper? If so, they will develop flat spots from sitting that go away after driving for a while. I have a set of 35" Super Swamper SSR's on my 69 K20 and they aren't terribly noisy. They are a mud tire so of course you do hear them.

When you run them, try to rotate them regularly and that will help considerably on how they wear.

Ackattack · 08-13-2007, 03:32 PM

my buddy has a set on his jeep cherokee, they're a little noisy on the road, but what do you expect. Off road he drops them down to 10psi and they work great!

prg machine · 08-13-2007, 05:38 PM

The dealer told me that I would get flat spots that would take 10-15 miles to get out. The CJ is so light that I have never had any and drives the same coming and going start or finish.

Mudder · 08-13-2007, 06:34 PM

I've been running them for years. As for flat spots mine ususally went away in 2 or 3 miles. Not bad at all. Get some balancing powder (Equal) and put a lb. bag in each tire and drive em. Worked great in mine.

DirtyLarry · 08-14-2007, 01:42 AM

I love my Super Swamper non-radial TSL Q78 16’s (old school nomenclature for 35.5X10.5/16). They are the best off-road tires I have ever owned. They take a beating, roll around the trails nicely with only 10 to 15 psi air pressure, handle a decent load, howl like a southern dog and tear the heck out of the mud and snow. They last a long time too! Heck, I have had mine for since 2001. Well, ok...that part is a stretch...mine roll less than 1000 miles a year and they probably have one...maybe two seasons left on them with well under 8 K on them. They see mostly off road abuse other than the highway to get there, which isn't that far in the grand scheme of things.

Yes, they are nosey and shake like crazy for a few miles till warm but they are a purpose built tire. Tread life on the pavement is not what these are about. Daily driving is not Interco’s intent for these tires.

Of all the piles of style that finds it’s way into my garage the funny thing is these Super Swampers are the only tires that leave a permanent mark on my epoxy painted garage floor. Not sure what is in the composition of the rubber but there is no solvent, carb cleaner, brake cleaner, Simple Green, rubber shoe, etc, that will take the park marks off the floor.

bowtier · 08-14-2007, 11:43 AM

I like mine & pretty much agree with everyones reply as far as noise & wear. They do the job they are made for well.

vtblazer · 08-16-2007, 07:42 AM

Pretty much agree with the census.

I'm on my 3rd set. (went larger but same tire)
First set were 38's but uber trashed when I got em used, no way would they ever settle down for road driving.
Second set were 39.5's and the the current size is 42"s.
The big tires will definitely build flat spots given the opportunity.

Other input I might add is about tire pressure.
I run mine around @ about 10/15 psi on the streets but that's only burning through town, no highway driving.
On the trail I go down to 4 psi but that's with bead locks.

Good tough tire built for off road use but I say if you like em and the price was right, drive em!

08-13-2007, 01:19 AM	#1
Down south truckin Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Lilburn Georgia Posts: 1,240	What do yall think about super swampers I just got a good deal on some slightly used super swamper tsl's and was wondering what kind of opinions you guys have about them I'll be using them on my K-20 it will only see some trips to the hunting camp and maybe a couple trips a week to work and around town.they're 34X10.5x16 thanks in advance Mike Attached Images

08-13-2007, 01:32 AM	#2
Zoomad75 K5Camper Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Pueblo, CO Posts: 1,513	Re: What do yall think about super swampers Bring earplugs. You won't be able to hear the radio or any cell calls for the most part with Swampers with the windows down. Other than that the are awesome off the road. Most Swampers don't wear too well in regular street driving, but if your not using it every day they shouldn't wear too fast. They are one noisy tire on the street. To me they sound like a prop plane on it's takeoff roll. __________________ Rob Z. 1975 K5 350/465/205/D44/12b 4" lift on 35's- RIP 1991 K5 8.1L/NV4500/241/D44/14b FWC Camper

08-13-2007, 01:34 AM	#3
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,019	Re: What do yall think about super swampers They are a good tire but not suited for the DD.Ask in the 4wd section for the best reviews..Not driving much (or at all ) on the road they'll last though.If you dont want them,I'll take them My jimmy needs some bigger rubber Zoomad beat me to the reply button... Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 08-13-2007 at 01:35 AM.

08-13-2007, 08:46 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: What do yall think about super swampers They are a no comprimise tire in mud and our kind og off road driving.They`ll get you there on the road.That`s what they`re for.Just good old off road tires.They`d be great on a hunting rig.I`ve run Swamper SSRs on a daily driver work truck.I love that kinda stuff on a 4wd.I don`t run around thinking my tires ride rough or are noisey.It makes me realoze all the 4wds that are out there that can`t go anywhere because they have 2wd tires for comfort.I never bought a 4wd for comfort.They make 2wds for that. __________________ "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 ~

08-13-2007, 08:52 AM	#5
72gord Never enough time!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: sw Wisconsin Posts: 601	Re: What do yall think about super swampers Agressive mud tire, bottom line. Makes alot of noise on the pavement, had um on my K-20 a few years back, followed the grooves in the pavement...but when you get to the mud they will really dig!

08-13-2007, 09:58 AM	#6
prg machine Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: oregon Posts: 1,069	Re: What do yall think about super swampers I run the exact same size swamper on a CJ 5 Jeep. The tires are not that bad at all for noise on this light vehicle. I run them at about 22 lbs on the street. Off road 8 lbs will not bulge the side wall. These are tough tires and well worth any highway set backs off road.

08-13-2007, 02:27 PM	#7
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: What do yall think about super swampers there very soft compound and will wear out super quick on the road. hard to get 10,000 miles on a set. jmo bob __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

08-13-2007, 03:12 PM	#8
OLDCHEV4X4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Chester County PA, USA Posts: 1,228	Re: What do yall think about super swampers I'v had a couple sets of them. 36 12.50-15, 34 9.50-15 and Q-78/15. They all worked great off road. But... the Q's and the 36's were a pain to balance. I had a ring of weight almost all the way around the wheel. And they still bumped at a certain speed. __________________ 72 k/10 short wideside 72 k/5 Blazer 72 K/5 Blazer - obstacle course racer 72 custom/10 8' bed 70 K/5 Blazer 67 C-30 GMC Flat bed 86 GMC K2500 Plow Truck 85 GMC K3500 84 M1008 85 M1008 77 G30 Motor Home 72 Sears 12hp Tractor Glenmoore, Pennsylvania

08-13-2007, 03:27 PM	#9
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: What do yall think about super swampers Is that the biased style Swamper? If so, they will develop flat spots from sitting that go away after driving for a while. I have a set of 35" Super Swamper SSR's on my 69 K20 and they aren't terribly noisy. They are a mud tire so of course you do hear them. When you run them, try to rotate them regularly and that will help considerably on how they wear. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

08-13-2007, 03:32 PM	#10
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,524	Re: What do yall think about super swampers my buddy has a set on his jeep cherokee, they're a little noisy on the road, but what do you expect. Off road he drops them down to 10psi and they work great! __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

08-13-2007, 05:38 PM	#11
prg machine Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: oregon Posts: 1,069	Re: What do yall think about super swampers The dealer told me that I would get flat spots that would take 10-15 miles to get out. The CJ is so light that I have never had any and drives the same coming and going start or finish.

08-13-2007, 06:34 PM	#12
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: What do yall think about super swampers I've been running them for years. As for flat spots mine ususally went away in 2 or 3 miles. Not bad at all. Get some balancing powder (Equal) and put a lb. bag in each tire and drive em. Worked great in mine. Last edited by Mudder; 08-13-2007 at 06:34 PM.

08-14-2007, 01:42 AM	#13
DirtyLarry Windy Corner of a Dirty Street Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 2,926	Re: What do yall think about super swampers I love my Super Swamper non-radial TSL Q78 16’s (old school nomenclature for 35.5X10.5/16). They are the best off-road tires I have ever owned. They take a beating, roll around the trails nicely with only 10 to 15 psi air pressure, handle a decent load, howl like a southern dog and tear the heck out of the mud and snow. They last a long time too! Heck, I have had mine for since 2001. Well, ok...that part is a stretch...mine roll less than 1000 miles a year and they probably have one...maybe two seasons left on them with well under 8 K on them. They see mostly off road abuse other than the highway to get there, which isn't that far in the grand scheme of things. Yes, they are nosey and shake like crazy for a few miles till warm but they are a purpose built tire. Tread life on the pavement is not what these are about. Daily driving is not Interco’s intent for these tires. Of all the piles of style that finds it’s way into my garage the funny thing is these Super Swampers are the only tires that leave a permanent mark on my epoxy painted garage floor. Not sure what is in the composition of the rubber but there is no solvent, carb cleaner, brake cleaner, Simple Green, rubber shoe, etc, that will take the park marks off the floor. Attached Images __________________ Current vehicle collection: 1978 Chevrolet K10, 8.1L, NV4500, NP205 1989 Chevrolet Suburban, 8.1L, NV4500, NP241 1993 Chevrolet C1500 Sportside, TBI 7.4L, 4L60E 2001 Chevrolet K2500HD, Ext Cab, SWB, 8.1L, ZF 6 speed 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 3.6L Vortec 8.1L because life is too short to tolerate underpowered vehicles Instagram

08-14-2007, 11:43 AM	#14
bowtier Nobody rides free Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 1,076	Re: What do yall think about super swampers I like mine & pretty much agree with everyones reply as far as noise & wear. They do the job they are made for well. __________________ '71 C10 LWB 400SB/350TH '86 K2O LWB 350SB/400TH-6" tuff country lift, Shackle flip - plow truck '06 HHR - wifes wheels '01 Blazer - daily driver "It's better to burn out than it is to rust." -Neil Young

08-16-2007, 07:42 AM	#15
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: What do yall think about super swampers Pretty much agree with the census. I'm on my 3rd set. (went larger but same tire) First set were 38's but uber trashed when I got em used, no way would they ever settle down for road driving. Second set were 39.5's and the the current size is 42"s. The big tires will definitely build flat spots given the opportunity. Other input I might add is about tire pressure. I run mine around @ about 10/15 psi on the streets but that's only burning through town, no highway driving. On the trail I go down to 4 psi but that's with bead locks. Good tough tire built for off road use but I say if you like em and the price was right, drive em!



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