Another tire thread

[Houndoc]

I know we see lots of tire question threads.

But, wondering what folks' experience has been on tire life of the following:

Bridgestone Dueler Revo 2 (set of 4 about $900)

Goodyear Wrangler Durarac (set of 4 about $1,100)

General Grabber AT3 (haven't priced)

Big question is if any of these are a good enough tire for the price to stop me from putting good old BFGs (about $1,100) on my Xterra.

 

[thenag]

Some people on here don't like the Duratrec's after about 20,000 miles or so. I love the Duratrac for a tire that will see some off road time. I would have them on my jeep if they made them in 37's. (I "had" to get Kevlar mtr's... )

My father in law runs a set of 33's on his tj, they are a great Moab tire and a great snowy pavement tire, he ran BFG's on other vehicles and feels they grip better. But he didn't have BFG's on his TJ so it is just a feeling.

My friend who lives out side of Durango (long un-paved county road to his house) will only buy Duratracs, mainly for there snow performance.

All that being said, last summer I put a set of Goodyear Adventure with kevlar on my f350. I didn't feel I needed something that aggressive on a truck that only sees a dirt road when it is towing the jeep around Moab. (they do not do quite as well on snowy roads as the Duratracs, but still do really well)

I guess I am a Goodyear fanboy so don't believe me.

If you like the BFG's get another set, I haven't had a set of BFG's in about 15 years, the first gen KM2 had such a thin sidewall, I tore 8 sidewalls in 2 years, when I switched to the 1st gen MTR the next year I only tore 1 sidewall (that was a 6500lb fullsize Bronco that got in the dirt several times a month). I know that BFG has improved their sidewalls so that isn't an issue anymore, that is just why I switched to Goodyear.

Nathan

 

[Spork]

Cooper s/t maxx are another one that keep coming up, no idea on price, last time I looked they were about the same price as the duratrac. I had Goodyear Duratracs on my Trooper and I liked them, plenty of traction in the snow. But I've heard of other people that didn't like them so maybe a vehicle weight vs C rated vs E rated may be a factor.

I'm probably going to put a new set on next month so watching to see what you decide.

 

[Jesser04]

Had duratracs on our 2005 4Runner looked great and good in the snow but were annoyingly loud after about half tread. Sold the 4Runner and got a gx460 and put ko2's on it about 10,000 miles ago no noticeable wear and are still as quite as the day I put them on. Both tires were rotated every oil change the only difference is the vehicle the gx is a much more quite inside the cabin stock compared to the 4Runner stock. My vote would be ko2's I'd also look into the Michelin m/s.

 

[Kevin B.]

Some people on here don't like the Duratrec's after about 20,000 miles or so.

That'd be me. I wanted to like them, but I found them to be distinctly average at best. Even the snow/ice performance wasn't anything to write home about, and the tread wear was distinctly sub par. I think we only got two years out of them and I was glad to see them go.

OP didn't ask, but Scott mentioned them so I will say so far I'm really liking the Cooper ST Maxx on the F150. They've got a bit of a hum on the freeway but the treadwear has been great and they've hooked up everywhere without drama. I don't know about price either, I got 255/80r17s for under $200 each but Goodyear doesn't make the Duratrac in that size.

But if you're happy with the BFGs, why switch? The grass isn't always greener.

 

[DAA]

I have Duratracs on my half ton with 25k on them. No complaints. Wear, noise, snowy road grip, all about what I was expecting. Well, actually, they ARE more quiet than I expected. Have heard many reports of how loud they are. But mine, aren't.

I have KO2's on my LX470 with about 20K on them. No complaints.

Not apples to apples, as the vehicles are quite different. I don't notice the Duratracs making noise at all. I do notice the KO2's making some. But, the cab of my truck is a LOT quieter/better insulated than the LX is. I think the KO2's seem like they are probably a bit quieter, even though they are the ones I sometimes notice - you just hear a lot more outside noise in the Cruiser all around. KO2's are wearing better. Not really fair, the Duratracs spend a good portion of their life towing and hauling. But that Lexus is a pig, weight wise and the KO2's are wearing quite a bit better. KO2's seem to do better on slippery road surfaces. Again, maybe not totally fair, comparing a pickup truck to an SUV.

Anyway... No complaints with either tire. Very happy with both. But when the Duratracs are worn out on the truck, I'm putting KO2's on it...

- DAA

 

[sawtooth4x4]

I put some Toyo Terra Grappler G2's on my '13 Ram 2500 Cummins. 305/75/17 E rated

I have to say, they have amazing grip in all conditions, Ice, snow, rain, etc. They have a 50K mile warranty. I have put about 7000 miles on them so far. I love them, they don't even look like they have worn at all so far. Which is pretty good for a 8000 lbs truck. They also are not very expensive. They are quiet on the highway. And also great in dirt and mud. I have yet to find anything to complain about with them.

I've tried a lot of tires on HD trucks. And these are the best so far.

http://www.nittotire.com/light-truc...-truck-tire/?gclid=CIr4guOLs9ICFQtofgod-HYAcw

 

[Houndoc]

Good input so far, thanks!