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Tire report-Super Swamper Irok 36x13.5-15

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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 02:32 AM
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Default Tire report-Super Swamper Irok 36x13.5-15

Have been running these on the JK for about a month now and here is the deal:

36x13.5-15 bias plys on 15x10 pro comp steelies

Had to cut ends off front bumper and trim a bit.
Bolted up fine, no probs with 2.5 RC lift. No room for flex though so added 2" PA body lift. Still putting tires into the fenders on articulation so have fabbed up home made extended rear bump stops. Still a work in progress. Front only contacts fenders when have the disconnects disconnected.

On road, these tires do wander a bit more but they are a bit more aggresive than the Pro Comp mud terrains I was running. They do make some noise too, but it's tolerable. Runnning about 19psi in front and 17 in the rear to get a full contact patch. Mileage dropped about 2 mpg and I lost the use of OD except on flat terrain or downhill. Definate loss of power noted but it is driveable. Some have complained of flat spotting with bias tires but I haven't experienced any. Maybe cuz I drive it every day.

Off road:
AWESOME! Great flotation in the sand and these tires really grab. Can easily climb stuff that the Jeep struggled with in the past. Haven't had the need to air down farther yet but am sure that would help even more.

Bottom line; totally worth it!
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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 09:57 AM
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this thread is worthless without pictures!
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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by IcyFridge
this thread is worthless without pictures!


i've heard they are a sweet tire offroad
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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 12:51 PM
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It may be wandering because of low air pressure on a big tire and smaller rim.
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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 01:04 PM
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Put up the pics !!!
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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 01:55 PM
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my tires measure out the same...
would love to see pics of yours.
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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by jerseyjk08
tire pressure seems a little low. That could attribute to lower mileage and more wear.

How much street driving do you do? Highways or city? In the 2 months of using them how do you feel they are wearing??

Mainly city driving. Had to run the tires at this pressure to get a full contact patch!

BTW, feels like am driving on big marsh mellows! Old tires were load range D, these are C's.

Wear isn't noticable at this point.

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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by mikesjk
It may be wandering because of low air pressure on a big tire and smaller rim.
Wandered even more at higher pressures. Pretty sure it's due to the aggresiveness of the tires and the fact they are bias instead of radials.
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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 04:27 PM
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Let's see if this pic thing works.

RC 2.5 lift only, old 285/75r16s nes to JK



RC 2.5 bb with 2" PA body lift





Should be doin some wheeling over the long weekend and will try to get some better pics.

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