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ryan68 · 03-03-2003, 01:48 AM

I am considering getting either Super Swamper SSR Radials or BFG Mud-Terrain KM's for my burban. I am looking at the 315/75/16(35x12.50x16) size for the 10 ply rating specifically. I was wonder what opinions or experiences you have with these tires. I do my fair share of 4-wheeling and have rode in a truck with SSR's, so road noise will not bother me, mostly cause I will still hear the exhaust over the tires. I realize the KM's will most likely last longer on the street, and the SSR's will be better off-road, but exactly how much milage can I expect out of these tires?

Thanks

Pont · 03-03-2003, 10:31 AM

I've been running my SSR's for about 1 year, no more than about 15 miles per day on the street. Mine still look like new! Make sure you keep your tires balanced and rotated if you want them to last. I'm really happy with my SSR's............

**Yukon Jack** · 03-03-2003, 10:33 AM

I can't speak to the mileage issue yet, I run the SSR's on my 69 in the size you are considering. They are awesome. I haven't gotten to do much offroad but in the snow they seem great and their on road manners are very good. My old truck is pretty load so the tires are not noticeable at all. I can still brake well, but they are heavy of course. I'm gonna guess I have 3,000 miles on them right now, mostly on pavement and wear is neglibible. I'm wanting to step up to 37 or 38's.

Although I haven't run the BFG mud-terrains, I have the Goodyear MTR's on my 95 Yukon and they seem excellent. They are 265/75/16. I would have to say they are as load as my 35's. They really grip well on the dirt and snow. They don't handle hard braking very well, wander a bit. To early to say much about mileage, I have had them for about 10,000 miles at this point. Seem to being wearing consistently.

A major think you must do with these tires is rotate them religiously. Every 6,000 miles or even more often if you are so inclined. I had BFG All-terrains and failed to rotate them enough. Had to trash can them with about 1/4 useable tread cause they vibrated so bad.

Other than the rotation issue I had with the BFG's, I was happy with them.

Hope these thoughts help, too bad your not closer I would let you checkout my 35's to see about selling them to you so I could go up to a larger size.

03-03-2003, 01:48 AM	#1
ryan68 Certified Chevy Man Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Tucson, Arizona, United States Posts: 2,053	SSR vs. KM I am considering getting either Super Swamper SSR Radials or BFG Mud-Terrain KM's for my burban. I am looking at the 315/75/16(35x12.50x16) size for the 10 ply rating specifically. I was wonder what opinions or experiences you have with these tires. I do my fair share of 4-wheeling and have rode in a truck with SSR's, so road noise will not bother me, mostly cause I will still hear the exhaust over the tires. I realize the KM's will most likely last longer on the street, and the SSR's will be better off-road, but exactly how much milage can I expect out of these tires? Thanks __________________ 68 Chevy CST (327,TH400) 3/5 drop lots of fun stuff 71 Suburban 4x4 (350,TH350) 7" lift 37's, D44/14 bolt and other sorts of goodies, lockers front and rear, flexes 40", 895 RTI score Check out my web site!!! http://www.geocities.com/cst68chevy/

03-03-2003, 10:31 AM	#2
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	I've been running my SSR's for about 1 year, no more than about 15 miles per day on the street. Mine still look like new! Make sure you keep your tires balanced and rotated if you want them to last. I'm really happy with my SSR's............ __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

03-03-2003, 10:33 AM	#3
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	I can't speak to the mileage issue yet, I run the SSR's on my 69 in the size you are considering. They are awesome. I haven't gotten to do much offroad but in the snow they seem great and their on road manners are very good. My old truck is pretty load so the tires are not noticeable at all. I can still brake well, but they are heavy of course. I'm gonna guess I have 3,000 miles on them right now, mostly on pavement and wear is neglibible. I'm wanting to step up to 37 or 38's. Although I haven't run the BFG mud-terrains, I have the Goodyear MTR's on my 95 Yukon and they seem excellent. They are 265/75/16. I would have to say they are as load as my 35's. They really grip well on the dirt and snow. They don't handle hard braking very well, wander a bit. To early to say much about mileage, I have had them for about 10,000 miles at this point. Seem to being wearing consistently. A major think you must do with these tires is rotate them religiously. Every 6,000 miles or even more often if you are so inclined. I had BFG All-terrains and failed to rotate them enough. Had to trash can them with about 1/4 useable tread cause they vibrated so bad. Other than the rotation issue I had with the BFG's, I was happy with them. Hope these thoughts help, too bad your not closer I would let you checkout my 35's to see about selling them to you so I could go up to a larger size. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14



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