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Super Swamper SX
TSL
Mud Tire Reviews |
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Review of Interco's Super Swamper SX / TSL Mud Tire
The Super Swamper SX / TSL (TSL = Three Stage
Lug) can be described in one word. EXTREME.
The Super Swamper TSL type tire is built on the principles of the original Swamper
78 series which, literally and figuratively
"broke new ground" when it was first
introduced back in 1970 by Interco Tire Corporation.
The Super Swamper TSL / SX is king of offroad bias ply mud tires
that not only offers excellent traction in mud and on the rocks
but surpasses all others in terms of extreme durability.
Built with up to a 10 ply rating and up to a 6
ply rating in the sidewall, Super Swamper SX is known
as one of the most extreme offroad tires able to take
abuse well beyond what other tires are capable of. When aired down into
single digits, the Super Swamper TSL SX will bulge and
flex conforming around rocks and terrain for
exceptional traction. The proven and patented
three stage lug design excels in any terrain thrown at
it with rapid self-cleaning and an aggressive lug
pattern that chews through the mud. Sidewall
protection comes from sidewall ply ratings and
wrap-around tread designed to protect and propel.
This tire's bottom line is it
was designed to survive serious off-road abuse.
Over time and through abuse this tire may possibly
develop ominous looking cracks in the sidewall rubber
but most users of this extreme tire say it is only
cosmetic and nothing to worry about. The
compromise that suffers with this tire is that it is
not a good street tire. The inherent bias ply
characteristics lead to poor handling on-road.
However as a tire designed for extreme offroad abuse,
this tire would be an excellent tire for a dedicated
offroader or trailered 4x4. Available sizes range from
a 4 ply 29x10.50-15LT up to a 38x12.50-16.5LT and 38.5-14.5LT
in 10 ply ratings.
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Manufacturers
description of this tire:
Super Swamper TSL/SX
The Super Swamper TSL/SX was designed for extremely
tough off road conditions where sidewall strength and
protection is needed to withstand the severe scuffing
from running in ruts and snagging roots and rocks.
This tire has a strong nylon or polyester bias ply
body with dual belts under the tread and wrap-a-round
lugs. The sidewall lugs not only protect the sidewall
but also provide extra traction when climbing out of
ruts.
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Size
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Weight |
Ply Rating
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Sidewall
Ply |
Skid Depth
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Tread Width
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O.D.
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C.S.
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Rim
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Max Infla.
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Max Load
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29x10.50-15LT |
40 |
4 |
2/2 |
22/32
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9.1
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29.0
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10.5
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15x8
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30
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1495
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30x11.50-15LT |
44 |
4 |
2/2 |
21/32
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9.7
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29.6
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12.0
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15x10
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30
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1700
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31x13.50-15LT |
58 |
6
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4 |
24/32
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11.6
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30.75
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13.0
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15x8-10 |
30
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1965
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32x11.50-15LT |
55 |
6
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4 |
23/32
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9.9
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31.6
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11.4
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15x8
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45
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2530
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33x15.50-15LT |
71 |
6
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4 |
23/32
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12.3
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33.1
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15.2
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15x10-12 |
30
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2415
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35x15.50-15LT |
85 |
6
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4 |
25/32
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13.1
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34.8
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15.4
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15x10-12 |
30
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2800
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36x12.50-15LT |
72 |
6
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4
4 |
22/32
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10.3
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35.9
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13.3
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15x8.5-10 |
30
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2720
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38x12.50-15LT |
84 |
6
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4 |
23/32
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10.0
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37.4
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13.4
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15x10
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45
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2700
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38.5x14.50-15LT |
89 |
6
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4 |
23/32
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12.3
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38.3
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15.4
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15x10-12 |
30
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3370
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32x11.50-16LT |
58 |
6
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4 |
24/32
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10.0
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31.5
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10.1
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16x8
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45
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2435
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36x12.50-16LT |
79 |
10
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6 |
22/32
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10.3
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35.9
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13.0
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16x8.5-10 |
60
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3640
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33x15.50-16.5LT |
66 |
6
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4 |
23/32
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12.3
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33.1
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14.8
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16.5x9.75-12 |
30
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2510
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35x15.50-16.5LT |
76 |
6
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4 |
25/32
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13.1
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34.8
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15.1
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16.5x9.75-12 |
30
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2915
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36x12.50-16.5LT |
75 |
6
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4 |
22/32
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10.3
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35.9
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13.0
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16.5x9.75 |
30
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2850
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36x12.50-16.5LT |
80 |
10
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6
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22/32
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10.3
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35.9
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13.0
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16.5x9.75 |
60
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3640
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38x12.50-16.5LT |
83 |
6
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4 |
25/32
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9.8
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38.5
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13.0
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16.5x9.75 |
45
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2700
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38x12.50-16.5LT |
85 |
10
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6 |
25/32
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10.0
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37.6
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13.1
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16.5x9.75 |
75
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3845
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38.5x14.50-16.5LT |
84 |
6
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4 |
23/32
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12.3
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38.5
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15.3
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16.5x9.75-12 |
30
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3540
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36x12.50-17LT |
75 |
10 |
4 |
22/32 |
10.0 |
36.3 |
12.8 |
17x10 |
60 |
3800 |
Manufacturer
Info:
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Interco
Tire Corporation
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2412 Abbeville Hwy
Rayne, LA 70578
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www.intercotire.com
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Interco
Tire Corporation, is a Louisiana company that has
evolved through three generations into a leader in the
development of high performance tires for use on four
wheel drive light trucks and all terrain vehicles. In
1968 Interco developed the first 78 series light truck
tires which began the evolution in light truck tires we
see today.
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User Reviews
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Below are reviews
submitted by people who have had experience with this tire.
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| Rating Key
- The star rating keys
are specific to the terrain being rated
in the review. To
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Don't
even consider it if this is your
main terrain. This tire will not
perform well at all in this
terrain. |
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Its trying but not
doing too well. You'd be
better off choosing another for
this terrain.
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Average. Its
doing ok, not great but its
holding its own. A decent
choice if you're compromising.
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This tire does very
well in this terrain but its not
the best tire available however
still a very good
choice.
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This tire performs
exceptionally well in this
terrain. Among the best
suited for this terrain.
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Size Availability
- This is a one to three
thumbs up snapshot rating where one mean
poor selection, two means ok and
three means great. Check
with suppliers or manufacturers for actual
available sizes. While this
rating system is vague, we
couldn't possibly list all
available sizes with size selection
changing over time. Please
see manufacturer for list of sizes
in production.
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Money Bags - This
is an average cost scale based on
an averaged advertised cost of
this tire when compared to other
tires. One money bag
represents the tire is typically
one of the cheapest available
while 5 money bags indicates that
this tire is one of the most
expensive. Averages are
based on the tires reviewed.
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