what are the pros and cons of super swampers

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Sun Apr 02, 2006 7:49 pm

i'm asking because the guy i bought the g wagen off has a mate with a set of 2nd hand ones for sale

what are they worth they have over 10mm of tread 16x31

dctecho · Post by **dctecho** » Sun Apr 02, 2006 8:25 pm

The pro's are, awsome offroad ,old tread pattern but excelent grip and side lugs,strong side walls.

The con's are,Price and they really are just an off road tire,crap on sealed roads

I have 34 950 15's and love them.

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Sun Apr 02, 2006 9:09 pm

the on road performance isn't an issue as i got a spare set of rims with the wagen so i will have a set of A/Ts for on road and whatever else for off road

krawlr · Post by **krawlr** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 6:31 am

a soon as you loose those good leading edges ive found they lack big time and they are crap on clay comparring to my simexs ,thats what ive found with them and they were tsls,i cant see past simexs for mud........thousands of dollars later :oops:

muddy · Post by **muddy** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 6:47 am

Sorry to hijack the thread little, but how do Mongrels perform? They look like a cheaper copy of the Simex...

wjw · Post by **wjw** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 6:51 am

Cromcruiser has those and they seem to be pretty good, can fling mud upto 100m

Rangielux · Post by **Rangielux** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 9:04 am

Yes swampers are very good when new but I do concur that they do go "off" reasonably quickly when getting worn. 10mm tread doesn't sound like much left either? considering they start with well over 20 I imagine.
I've seen Mongrels first hand on a number of trucks, and yeah they're good performers especially bush work. Cheaper remouded copies of Simex and almost as good.

SupraSurf · Post by **SupraSurf** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 3:28 pm

krawlr wrote:i cant see past simexs for mud........thousands of dollars later

Mud ??? wots that got to do with 4 wheelin ??

Actually I would agree that the Simex ET's are the betta mudda.. pity they are too small

krawlr · Post by **krawlr** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 3:32 pm

well mike my 36 ets dont look much bigger than my 37 mtrs(no bull shit)

i was supprised when i both lined them up..........

and mike my mates just ordered the new 42inch thornbirds

nothing for the longs with 80 outers

doddzee · Post by **doddzee** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 3:45 pm

You sure he is getting thornbirds? They only go up to 38" as far as i know.
Iroks come in 42"

What are they going on?

krawlr · Post by **krawlr** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 4:15 pm

yeah could be those is all i know is the model hes got has just started to do them in 42s so prob the irocs aye and i think there 15 wide :lol:

mudchuka · Post by **mudchuka** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 6:54 pm

super swampers have the strongest sidewalls around but are also the worst tyre on the road. they are good for a truck with plenty of power but for your average club truck they are pretty much a waste of time, with 10mm they are very worn. they would have to be very cheap like $200 for 4 .
i would llook arouind and buy a set of 32-10.5x15 simex extreme trekkers they measure up 33.3 inches high which is higher than a 34inch swamper. look around on trade me . mongrels are as dear as simex . you may as well buy a simex. the other option is to buy a set of heavy duty chains you cant beat steel on clay.

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 7:17 pm

thanks for the tips guys my little g wagon is only a 3 litre diesel at the moment so i think i will stay away from them it will be turbocharged soon though

krawlr · Post by **krawlr** » Tue Apr 04, 2006 6:32 am

oh thats a g wagon then

theres a few of those floating around here always wondered what the bloody things were

what have you got planned for the g wagon mate?

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Tue Apr 04, 2006 6:59 pm

i only have a couple of things planned for it at the moment first up is a turbo to be fitted which i got when i bought it and then tyres will see how things go from there maybe a lift in the future

DaveM · Post by **DaveM** » Tue Apr 04, 2006 7:35 pm

muddy,
I've got a set of 33" Mongrels if you want to throw them on some time to see what you think of them.

muddy · Post by **muddy** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 8:55 am

An offer I can't refuse! I'm busy this weekend, but what are you doing Easter Friday?