Interco Super Swamper TSL / SX2 chalk test results

JMT said:
The tires are so desirable, even used, that you can make back 40-50% of the cost of new tires selling them on CL or FB marketplace. People just don't like dropping 1K +, but they are ready and willing to drop $500-600. That really takes a chunk out of the new tire costs. So, you stay in newer tires and they get your old ones and everyone is happy. Economics + Intelligence.
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I haven't bought new tires for a Jeep since I bought my TJ in 2017.

At the time, I paid $800 for brand new (tread depth measurement indiscernible from brand new) set of 5 32x11.5 KO2's mounted on wheels I liked. Retail on the setup was $1500. They're now on the LJ, not quite 20k miles on them and still going strong. I'll probably be selling them this summer to go to 35's and I bet I can get $5-600 for them. Can't beat driving for 3 years and 20k miles on them for a net $300.

A few weeks ago I needed stock-ish tires for the TJ and paid $425 for a set of 5 Goodyear A/T w/ Kevlar in 31x10.5 ($770 at retail) with <5k miles on them, and again, can't really get a precise enough tread depth measurement to tell they're not brand new.

I don't know what it is with people selling almost-new tires but it's like they lose 40% of their value the second they touch the ground, and then they hold there almost until they're worn out, and I'm happy to work that system.
 
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freedom_in_4low said:
I haven't bought new tires for a Jeep since I bought my TJ in 2017.

At the time, I paid $800 for brand new (tread depth measurement indiscernible from brand new) set of 5 32x11.5 KO2's mounted on wheels I liked. Retail on the setup was $1500. They're now on the LJ, not quite 20k miles on them and still going strong. I'll probably be selling them this summer to go to 35's and I bet I can get $5-600 for them. Can't beat driving for 3 years and 20k miles on them for a net $300.

A few weeks ago I needed stock-ish tires for the TJ and paid $425 for a set of 5 Goodyear A/T w/ Kevlar in 31x10.5 ($770 at retail) with <5k miles on them, and again, can't really get a precise enough tread depth measurement to tell they're not brand new.

I don't know what it is with people selling almost-new tires but it's like they lose 40% of their value the second they touch the ground, and then they hold there almost until they're worn out, and I'm happy to work that system.
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I guess it can work both ways. I did try to find a set of good used tires, and I did find an almost new set of Hankook's among others. They still wanted $650 for the Hankook's. It's not the tire I wanted though. I watched FB and CL for 6-8 months and never saw the Maxxis Razr's come up in a 33. I'm too picky.
 
DoOver said:
Are those bias or radial? i need new tires and was looking at bias Maxxis.
Also, what wheels are those? I like the white on white
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They are 38x12.5x16.5 TSL SX tires. They're a biased ply tire. The wheels are recentered 8 bolt Hummv rims.

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JMT said:
I guess it can work both ways. I did try to find a set of good used tires, and I did find an almost new set of Hankook's among others. They still wanted $650 for the Hankook's. It's not the tire I wanted though. I watched FB and CL for 6-8 months and never saw the Maxxis Razr's come up in a 33. I'm too picky.
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Yeah, you've got to go into it with an open mind. When I bought my 32" KO2's I was looking for 33" KM2s. When I bought the 31" Goodyears I was looking for literally almost any name brand all-terrain 30x9.5 or 31x10.5. Success will be rare going into it with a specific brand, model, and size. Getting 2 out of 3 is much easier.
 
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Jerry Bransford said:
The chalk test sounds good in theory but it doesn't work in reality. It is however excellent at causing its adherents to consistently underfill their tires though.
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What method do you use to determine ideal pressure? I find the math formula that scales it based on the tire load rating and vehicle weight to give even lower numbers than the chalk test. (last time I ran the numbers for 35" KM3's on my 4000lb TJ it gave me 19psi)
 
Jack1947 said:
Amazing stuff @Wildman. That front bar is sick. What brand is it and where did you get it?
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The front bumper is a custom job. I made the flat bumper to start with and had a buddy bend the hoop.

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Then I had a buddy who owned a fabrication shop and he bent the radiator hoop and the tie in pieces.

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That's a really good job. This is all I can find here in Aus with that style. I'm seriously thinking about this made by Genright. A bit on the steep side though not sure the missus would approve. 😂

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So back to the conversation of Pizza Cutters. Can anyone find a 35x10(or 10.5)x15 or equivalent. I know the TSL2 is available. I want mud terrain, tall and skinny
 
Weasellee said:
So back to the conversation of Pizza Cutters. Can anyone find a 35x10(or 10.5)x15 or equivalent. I know the TSL2 is available. I want mud terrain, .
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Closest I've seen is I think BFG makes a 34x10.5r17 ko2 and nitto makes a ridge grappler in 35x11.5r17. Both are way overpriced and neither are load range C.
 
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What gearing are you running with the 35 sx2 I have a 97 with the 4.0 with the aw4 swap transmission and 4.10 gears with lockers just wondering if I can run these and still do ok on the hwy??? No long trips just 20-30 mile drives at a time. Also i am thinking of going with the 35x9x15 due the the fact that I am running an 8inch wheel.
 
cotreyno said:
What gearing are you running with the 35 sx2 I have a 97 with the 4.0 with the aw4 swap transmission and 4.10 gears with lockers just wondering if I can run these and still do ok on the hwy??? No long trips just 20-30 mile drives at a time. Also i am thinking of going with the 35x9x15 due the the fact that I am running an 8inch wheel.
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It's gonna be a dog. 35's and that auto you want as low of gears as you can get. 5.13-5.38
 
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cotreyno said:
What gearing are you running with the 35 sx2 I have a 97 with the 4.0 with the aw4 swap transmission and 4.10 gears with lockers just wondering if I can run these and still do ok on the hwy??? No long trips just 20-30 mile drives at a time. Also i am thinking of going with the 35x9x15 due the the fact that I am running an 8inch wheel.
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It will suck. It will go down the road, but it will suck
 
So I should probably just stick with the 33 inch. It has 31 on it now and has no issues at 80 in overdrive I am also running a programer, cold air intake, and banks monster exhaust system.
 
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