Super Swamper TSL

[spacerider]

I was wondering if anyone could give me some info. about the differences between the super swamper tsl and the super swamper tsl radial. I have a set of road tires that i use for highway driving, so all i'm really looking for is a tire that is good on the trail and can take me the thirty miles or so to the trail without an extensive amount of vibration. I would appreciate any information anyone could provide. Thanks.

 

[Doug]

Im pretty sure the regular radials are bias ply which means theyre gonna be a ***** on the road since there is no belt. the radials should be alright on the road but its still gonna be noisy since theyre such beefy tires.

 

[james t]

if you want something for trail only then get the TSL's. they are deeper lugged/more aggresive than the radials, and will not vibrate on road after they get warmed up. they will be loud, and they will only last about 15-20k max, but these are two issues that shouldnt concern you. the bias-ply's also have a tougher carcass and generally will hold up awsome offroad.

 

[Derrick C.]

I loved my old 36x12.50 TSL Radials. Great on and off road!!! I'm now going to a 35x14.50 SSR. I've seen them both on just rock crawlers and pavement pounders. I'm really impressed with there design and drivability.

 

[nicholtl]

Namitey...you said "i'm pretty sure the radials are bias ply." Just to let you know those are 2 completely different types of tire.

I used to have a set of Swamper Radials and they were great on-road, not too loud and had road manners. Off-road they fared well, questionable in rain and snow though.

 

[Doug]

yeah youre right bias ply and radials are two different things. bias ply's have no belt . I guess i didnt proof read well enough.

 

[Ken Cooke]

Radial vs. Bias-Ply

The Radials will last a little longer than the bias-ply due to the construction of the tire carcass. The Radials will have a shorter tread block due to the fact that the Bias-Ply tire creates friction when it conforms to a bump in the road - shortening the treadblock's life. The Radial on the other hand will conform in a way that it won't grind the pavement as badly, keeping that shorter treadblock more in tact. Also, the radial will have a thinner sidewall, but if you feel this sidewall, it's still nice and fat. The Bias ply tire will need to be rotated more often - at every oil change - or 3-4,000 miles. That's a lot of work!

 

[Jason_25]

Originally posted by studdedx
I loved my old 36x12.50 TSL Radials. Great on and off road!!! I'm now going to a 35x14.50 SSR. I've seen them both on just rock crawlers and pavement pounders. I'm really impressed with there design and drivability.

I'm curious: what made you decide on changing from TSL's to SSR's?

 

[Derrick C.]

Well honestly its there sidewall strength. Our rocks here in Idaho are lava rocks so your playin very sharp stuff. I like the TSLs but the sidewall isn't for very low psi here. The SSRs on the other hand have more sidewall protection then the TSL radials. In my opinion anyways. I just read and whatch them perform and go from there.