Anyone have an idea how many miles I can expect from TSL radials?

So I've been thinking about the Super Swamper TSL Radial tires for my YJ for awhile now, I really like those tires, but I've never run them yet, but the things I've heard are awesome.

My question is, since it'll also be my cold weather driver (I daily ride a motorcycle) how many miles should these tires last? it'll be like a 50/50 on/off road rig running the 31x10.50x15 size seeing as MOST of my wheeling will be just easy trails, and the odd car hood when city dwellers think it's a great idea to jump in my path.... ok ok maybe not on the last...

 

Hi Nico.

Just for full disclosure, I have never run this tire myself as I really don't like the tire for where and how I wheel. Honestly, I cringe when I see a fellow wheeler show up with them if there is snow on the ground. That usually means I will spend a lot of time pulling them out of where they slide sideways into. Of course, they do great in mud but where I am is almost never going to be deep mud. Your use is likely completely different, though.

HOWEVER! Those who do run them claim between about 20,000 (or so) on the lower side and about 30,000 on the high side. May sound low but, that is about the same as most other designs made for mostly off-road/mud use.

As for driving on car hoods, there are many other tires with far superior "hood" traction if that is a primary concern, IMHO.

 

Yeah, Being in Florida, our version of "cold" doesn't involve snow.... For the car hoods thing, I was thinking maybe steel tracks.... or maybe I should just buy a Cat D9 dozer.... that'll move people.

 

Well...in Florida those mud tires are probably a good choice for you. Should do well in the mud and sand there.

 

The bias ply are better for off-road than the Radials, but are a little more stiff on the pavement. The guys who rock climb love them in the bias ply. Consider the bias ply Iroks as well.