wilsby
04-26-2003, 04:31 PM
How well do Super Swampers stand up to pavement?
I got my new set of wheels built up yesterday, and first impression is that I may want to use them for daily driving, though I have two more sets of wheels.
Will they wear out significantly faster than "normal" tires?
The rubber is surprisingly soft, which I guess contributes to the relative comfort.
They are Super Swamper TSLs, dimesion Q78x16, which translates to 35.5x10.8x16 actual.
64rovr
04-26-2003, 07:13 PM
yes they wear quickly, but you can make them last by keeping them properly inflated, rotating them religiously, and running them on a light rig. still dont expect them to last nearly as long as all terrains on the street though.
wilsby
04-27-2003, 02:28 PM
Well, light rig is easier said than done with a kitted out D110.
I tried them for real today, and it seems the noice level at (near) highway speeds will keep me from using them extensively on longer trips. Use will be restricted to trails and some city posing.
It's amazing what good rubber will do to a family bus like a D110. I punished a Volvo C303 (of portal axle fame) on slick, muddy rock. So OK, his tires were old, but with lots of thread. If I can have C303's as my benchmark, I'm happy.
TxD90
04-27-2003, 03:19 PM
I've had my 33" SSRs since March of '01, put probably around 15-20K on them, and seen only minimal tread wear.
wilsby
04-27-2003, 03:25 PM
Sounds reassuring. I would guess that "speed kills" is true for larger tires. I can (just) fit all four in the back of the 110, so i guess changing between road wheels/trail wheels is still an option.
64rovr
04-27-2003, 03:34 PM
wilsby, there is a huge difference between the SSRs that he has and the TSLs that you have. the SSRs last much much better, and are designed as more of a compromise tire between on/off road.
wilsby
04-27-2003, 03:47 PM
OK, thank's. I sort of like to keep my hearing, so I think the Swampers will only see light use on pavement for that reason anyway.