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Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac Tires?

BretD04GMC

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The Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac is new and I wanted to see if anyone might be a running a set of these?

 

I'm due for new tries and am exploring options. I've been running BFG All-Terrain KO's and have been happy with them, but I'm thinking I'd like to try something different this time. The Goodyear's are the same price as new BFG AT KO's.

 

I was considering going with the BFG Mud-Terrain, but I don't go off-road enough to make them worthwhile. The Goodyear's look very streetable while offering a little more aggressiveness in off-road conditions.

 

I'm just a little apprehensive about Goodyear. I've run them in the past on my street cars and they were terrible — unless you spent big $$$ on the high-end performance tires. Goodyear mid-range performance tires aren't good IMHO.

 

Any thoughts on their truck tires?

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CapitalTruck Senior Enthusiast

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Umm, those look like pretty chunky tires. If you do the bulk of your driving on the highway I would go for something else. I have the TripleTreds and they are unstoppable on road/snow/rain. However, I don't think I'll ever buy a directional tire again because it limits rotation options. My next ones will probably be Fortera Silent Armors.

 

One other thing about Goodyear, a majority of their stuff is still built in the good old U.S. of A.

 

Finally, they make good tires.

MS3DALE Senior Enthusiast

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I'd suggest the Wrangler Silent-Armor,or Wrangler AT/S if there still available in your size (The AT/S's are being phased-out and replaced by the Silent-Armors)

wrangler6 Enthusiast

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Im in the same boat as you are. I am trying to decide between BFG a/t and the new Goodyear Duratrac. I just put on a level kit and want to get some 285s. I will probably get some by the end of april so ill post some pics if when I do. If you get some be sure to let us know what you think of them. Another tire that has just come out that looks interesting is the Dunlop Rover M/T Maxx Traction. It is sort of a half a/t half m/t type tire that I am looking for. A little more than an all terrain but not a full mud terrain. On the BFG mt, I have heard that they ware fast.

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Im in the same boat as you are. I am trying to decide between BFG a/t and the new Goodyear Duratrac. I just put on a level kit and want to get some 285s. I will probably get some by the end of april so ill post some pics if when I do. If you get some be sure to let us know what you think of them. Another tire that has just come out that looks interesting is the Dunlop Rover M/T Maxx Traction. It is sort of a half a/t half m/t type tire that I am looking for. A little more than an all terrain but not a full mud terrain. On the BFG mt, I have heard that they ware fast.

 

I decided to give the Duratracs a shot. I had my local Discount Tire order a set. I should have them on the truck in the next few days. Price came in $110 cheaper than a new set of BFG A/T KO's.

i82much Enthusiast

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I had one set of Goodyear tires. Nuff said.

 

The stock Wrangler ST's? Those aren't the greatest. Most tire manufacturers make some crappy tires, some decent tires, and some really good tires, and Goodyear is no exception.

 

I am not sure Michelin makes a bad tire though. Anyway just keep that in mind - one Goodyear Wrangler is not the same as another Goodyear Wrangler, BFG AT's are far different than the Rugged Trails, etc. etc.

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I'd suggest the Wrangler Silent-Armor,or Wrangler AT/S if there still available in your size (The AT/S's are being phased-out and replaced by the Silent-Armors)

 

+1 for the silent armors. I just put a set of 275/65/18's on my truck (p rated) and I love them. Excellent off road traction, no slipping in the rain, and almost ZERO humming on the highway and they ride like a dream!

jhm Senior Enthusiast

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I had one set of Goodyear tires. Nuff said.

 

The stock Wrangler ST's? Those aren't the greatest. Most tire manufacturers make some crappy tires, some decent tires, and some really good tires, and Goodyear is no exception.

 

I am not sure Michelin makes a bad tire though. Anyway just keep that in mind - one Goodyear Wrangler is not the same as another Goodyear Wrangler, BFG AT's are far different than the Rugged Trails, etc. etc.

 

I don't remember if they were ST's, just remember they wore way too fast even though they were rotated and inflated correctly. You are right every company makes a bad tire but after my experience I just don't look at them. The BFG AT's look good but guys I know who bought a set got something else when they wore out.

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So you got the tires yet? Pics?

 

Tires went on this morning. First impressions are that I like them.

 

They are a little more aggressive tread design than the BFG A/T KO's and on my drive into work on a winding two lane canyon road, the handling was good. A little bit of hum, but nothing I don't mind.

 

I'll snap some pics this weekend.

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sorry for hijacking your thread but while on the subject of goodyear tires what do you guys think of Eagle GT II 285/50R20. I got a good deal on a set of 20 inch pro comp xtreme alloys 6009 series wheels and i am looking to put these tires on them. Thoughts suggestions ?

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