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TSLs vs TSL radials vs. SXs

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I am lifting my tow rig again (87 Burb). Its getting a 8" lift and 38-39.5s. It tow with it so I need tires that handle decently. I really only tow my 18' howard flat bottom (3000 lbs with trailer). Which tire should I go with for good on road handling. I run 35" MTRs right now and they are awsome, but since they only go to 37s, they arent big enough. And towing to the lake is a 120 mile round trip.

Dan
 
<font color="green"> That's alot of tire on a tow rig... I'd say go for the TSL radials or a Ground Hawg Radial. I hear the that the Hawgs wear real good, but I've also heard a story about the Radials going 40,000 miles on a 3/4 ton Dodge when they are maintained meticulously. </font color>
 
Well, I dont use the boat ramp at the lake, so I drop in on the mud. With the lakes keep dropping down, I need to go further in the water to get the boat off the trailer. The taller the truck, the less I have to worry about things getting wet.
 
TSLs are great i have em. /forums/images/icons/cool.gif /forums/images/icons/grin.gif and the SX is the narliest tire out there. i like the reg. TSLs more than the radials.
 
I would stay away form the bias ply TSLs personally. I have 15-35x16.5s and I'm about ready to shread them. Great off road tires and local road running. Any type of distance and they'll drive you nuts. I drove the truck 5-600 miles in one day when I picked it up and 300 mile round trip to the sand dunes last weekend. Really fed up with them for road running, but they do look great on the truck /forums/images/icons/grin.gif . Considering SSR radials, Parnelli Jones and Mickey Thompsons.
 
If you're towing, I say go for a radial tire. I like the regular TSL &amp; SXs the most, but the radial will ride smoother and last longer.

Will
 
yeah they're loud. i went 170mi in one day and when i got back to vegas my ears were ringing, /forums/images/icons/frown.gif i wear ear plugs for highway use.

but i still wouldn't trade em for anything! /forums/images/icons/grin.gif
 
Well I am not worried about the loudness, just the handling since I will be towing. I heard the SXs handle pretty well since they have a real stiff sidewall, is that correct?

Dan
 
yeah the side walls on SXs are stiffer than TSLs and TSLs don't handle bad at all.
 
adam, (mudbogAD) combine the roar of the TSLs and the wind noise of having the windows down at 75mph for 2hrs straight. i couldn't hear the rest of the day. /forums/images/icons/frown.gif

but i love them TSLs /forums/images/icons/grin.gif
 
If you are driving that much,I would stay with your MT/R's.The way I see it the Swampers are not going to give you the street performance of your MT/R's.But if you dead set on Swampers,I would go with the radials.If you are interested in 37" MT/R's I can get you a real sweet price at my local GoodYear dealer(under$160 each).Are you going to sell the 35's?Maybe we can help each other out.PM me if you interested.Mike
 
O may sell then, not sure yet. I may put them on my dads burb. I have a set of 5 with discount tire waranty on them. Can you get a warranty on the 37s through who you use?

Dan
 
Yeah...It's an dealer(no five finger discount!).Brand new and ready to go when he orders a set.Let me know and I'll talk to him.He got FWP(Fred) his set.I want a set,but other things to get first(the set of Dick Cepeks are running fine for now).Mike
 
I wasnt trying to say you were stealing them, I just wanted to make sure that when I pop a tire on a rock, I can get it warrantied like I can at discount.

Dan
 
Hey Dan,No big deal...I just wanted to be clear that I don't deal in that sort of business.I did'nt take it personally.Yes,It's a dealer...I believe the road hazard is $10-12 per tire.He just helped me out with a fellow CK/5er that had used tires mounted/balanced and installed for $32!Great guy....let me know if you're interested...ever.Mike
 
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