Swampers, BFG’s, Goodyear, what’s it going to be, how big do I really need.


Personally, now that I've ran Swampers I don't want to go back. Sure they're noisy and handle like crap on the way to the trail, but they work. I ran BFG's and Goodyears. The BFG's are about the same price, handle better, but IMHO don't work as well in the rocks, and the GY's are just too dam much money and don't work well in the mud. I know the swampers aren't the best choice for snow, but I don't have plans for any snow trips. The current swampers will go on the market after the SOA, and will be replaced with a set of 36x12.5 TSL's. In the running also are the new Pro-Comps Xterrains, only because of cost.

Anyone have any recommendations for cheap 35" tires that work well?

ive run every thing from bfg to boggers and the best all around tier i have found are swampers i like the sx for the side lugs but the radils will be my tire of choice when i finish my soa just my $0.02 worth

I don't think that ProComps and 36" TSLs can be held in the same catergory. The TSLs have 8 ply sidewalls that are going to laugh a rocks while the ProComps have 2plys that the rocks are going to laugh at. Buying ProComps to save money is like walking past quarters to pick up pennies. Sure they'll cost you less to buy but you'll use a lot more of them. My buddy laid down a lot of his hard earned my on a set of 35 ProComps. He took the truck to Moab and they worked great. His first trip to AZ rocks however took out 2 of his sidewalls. So unless you can get a killer road hazard coverage on ProComps I'd have to place my vote for the 36" TSLs, That's what I plan to run on my Scout until I trip over a cheap Dana 60. I guess it's all in where you plan to wheel but if you plan on wheeling on sharp rocks I'd stick with Bias ply. My $.02
Travis

36" TSL - that's the bomb! For Northwest trails - you can't beat a Swamper. &&&& we have done fine in the snow with these monsters. Just found that 6 PSI was a bit much - we don't go under 8 PSI now. Besides the raod noise can lull me to sleep anytime. Interco... I can't think of any other tire I would want. Next time I might try the SX for the side lugs...
Ritch :p

I have 36" tsl's and they work great. I think that my next set will be SX's though. I don't drive it everyday so a radial tire doesn't really matter...

I love my 38.5 sx's but if they made a bigger size SX I would go buy em.:D

My limited experience says swampers. I learned the other day I can grind a gm 8 lug front to fit 15" rims, so i'll go with those.

but I'm also looking at some cheap 16" AT's for everyday use

For wheeling in/on ANYTHING, I would choose Swampers every time. However, for wheeling and normal daily driving I run something a little less aggressive (quieter), like a BFG MT. That's what's on the truck now, they have seen better days though and might get replaced soon (as soon as the student loan check shows up - Isn't that what I'm supposed to use my student loans for?:emb: ).

Don't get me wrong, I loved my Swampers, and was willing to put up with the road noise from them. Have you guys ever heard a Swamper while going 90 mph (with the top off and no doors)? It'll blow your friggin' eardrums out!!! I suppose that's when it's time to get a louder stereo to drown those things out, eh?

Aubrey

Swampers, since BFG, Goodyear, and most other companies don't make tire larger than 35's that an avarage person can afford. I currently run 36x12.50 TSL Radials and love them, but will be going to 38x12.50 TSL Sxs in the next couple of months once i do the go full width. I only drive the truck 2-3 times a week so i think the Bias tires won't be to bad.

Originally posted by jdjanda
Swampers, BFG’s, Goodyear, what’s it going to be, how big do I really need.

Anyone have any recommendations for cheap 35" tires that work well?

Cheap tires, there is a kicker. Hey- how does this sound. If you don't mind some ProComps (I loved them to death on the Lil Mule)
http://www.dandcextreme.com/buildup/pro2/image/day4tirea.jpg
http://www.dandcextreme.com/buildup/pro2/image/day4tirec.jpg
They drove sweet on the road and are pre-siped from the factory. (not very agressive) Check out what I wrote when I got them - Getting Lil Mule's tires (http://www.dandcextreme.com/buildup/pro2/day4.html)

I'll set you up with a set for like $140 a peice. I can arrange shippment as well ~ let me know

Otherwise, go with BFG's and have them "siped" - it helps a TON

GY MTR's I've seen and heard good things about them - to me they aren't worth the $$

Swampers.

Originally posted by Snoopy


Cheap tires, there is a kicker. Hey- how does this sound. If you don't mind some ProComps (I loved them to death on the Lil Mule)


From 4 wheel parts ad:

33/12.50x15 procomp muds $142
33/12.50x15 TSL's $135.95
33/12.50r15 bfg mud km 141.95

now tell me which is cheap again, Damien?

Swampers if you want something common and easy to get, Michelin military truck tires if you want the ultimate. Expensive new but available in all sorts of sizes from 32" to 34" to 36" to 39" to 52" slightly (90% tread) used a LOT cheaper than new. Only 1 ply sidewall but STEEL and very thick rubber. Just about impossible to break. Especially, for instance, if you're running a tire designed for a 28,000 lb armored car (325/85R16 XMLs) on an F350.
Charlie