I know the SX2 and LTB’s are made in China, I’d bet the SX’s are too. If so, they’re probably using a different mold than way back.
Interco Super Swamper SX 2021 mold
Hey fellow Pirates
Question for the tire experts:
Is it Normal that the New tire is narrower tread width than the old tire, as much as 3/4"?
After 20 years Crawling n wheeling on Super Swamper TSL SX 36x12.5 I just bought my 3rd round of Interco TSL SX 36 x12.5 and they are smaller than what I have from 2008. it's about 3/4 " narrower tread pattern.
I called Interco and though the guy would not share/confirm specs of measurement other than the label on the tire, he did say the " cordage will stretch and the base of the tread is wider than the top. "
yes I agree and see the base of tread is wider than the top, but not by much or enough to widen by 3/4-1" .
They have lasted me 12 years, trail proven No issues, aired down to 5psi on 18 bolt beadloacks , awesome at Fordyce and Rubicon and Hollister . I bet they would last longer if I conditioned the rubber , protected from sun, as they have a fair amount of cracking, and though the rears are at the wear mark due to having to much fun drifting on turns. I have not read specs of any tire tougher than these.
Thank You
Question for the tire experts:
Is it Normal that the New tire is narrower tread width than the old tire, as much as 3/4"?
After 20 years Crawling n wheeling on Super Swamper TSL SX 36x12.5 I just bought my 3rd round of Interco TSL SX 36 x12.5 and they are smaller than what I have from 2008. it's about 3/4 " narrower tread pattern.
I called Interco and though the guy would not share/confirm specs of measurement other than the label on the tire, he did say the " cordage will stretch and the base of the tread is wider than the top. "
yes I agree and see the base of tread is wider than the top, but not by much or enough to widen by 3/4-1" .
They have lasted me 12 years, trail proven No issues, aired down to 5psi on 18 bolt beadloacks , awesome at Fordyce and Rubicon and Hollister . I bet they would last longer if I conditioned the rubber , protected from sun, as they have a fair amount of cracking, and though the rears are at the wear mark due to having to much fun drifting on turns. I have not read specs of any tire tougher than these.
Thank You
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Yes, the interco vendor has changed again, though Interco told me it is the same mold.I know the SX2 and LTB’s are made in China, I’d bet the SX’s are too. If so, they’re probably using a different mold than way back.
Problem is , I have now measured in several places using 2 T squares measuring from the different side lugs where it meets the base of the tire, it is 9 3/4" Wide and all measurements come back as 3/4 " narrower than my 2008 SX tires at 10 1/2" wide
I have a bunch of measurement pictures, I'll see about posting
I need to call interco back to hear what they have to say .
There is just no way
Resolved. Very surprised that after mounting and airing 1 tire up, the size stands true
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