Goodyear Mtr w/ Kevlar or Duratrac's?
03-20-2014 | 06:07 PM
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Goodyear Mtr w/ Kevlar or Duratrac's?
I have a 2012 Jku Sport DD but I also hit the trails quite a bit. I'm going to run 33x12.50r15 on either style. I know the Duratrac's will wear better but what kind of mileage can I expect out of the Mtr w/Kevlar?
Any and all input is appreciative.
Any and all input is appreciative.
03-21-2014 | 06:40 AM
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What kind of trails? Duratracs are an excellent trail tire--if that means snow, sand, dirt, ice, etc. Typical overlanding/expedition stuff. If "trails" are like in this video, I wholeheartedly recommend the Duratracs, and they will be much better than an MT on the highways ...
NMxSW, March 2014, Teasers: http://youtu.be/FhM85GuCRko
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03-21-2014 | 06:50 AM
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Duratracs were also run on two of the Jeeps in this video series ... the black two door and the very dark green four door (it looks black). This will give you a better idea of performance on rocky roads ...
Colorado Campaign, July 2013, Part 1: http://youtu.be/yFjr3hSzEu4
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03-21-2014 | 07:25 AM
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I should add, if your idea of off-road is rock crawling with 12-15 PSI (or lower) tire pressure, avoid the Duratracs. Nice as they are, I've personally experienced the sidewall vulnerability at very low pressures. In overlanding, we stick to 18-20 PSI, where they do quite well.
