DuraTrac 255/75R17
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DuraTrac 255/75R17
Any reason why these tires are so much cheaper than other sizes smaller or even around the same +-1"? DuraTrac 255/75R17
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....7WDT&tab=Specs
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....7WDT&tab=Specs
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They are P rated tires. Most other ones are LT tires which are usually more expensive. I have these and like them a lot. They are very light compared to other tires and still capable for my use.
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Also, being that it's P rated, would the softness make it so the tread wears faster? Or does that ONLY apply to the side wall?
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I looked into Duratracs, as I have installed them on many different vehicles, but in that size they're a little weaker because of the 'P' rating.
I just got back from the shop with a new set of Cooper ST Maxx tires as a replacement for my 5 year old BFG Mud-Terrain tires that came on my JK.
If you're mostly on road with a little bit of trail once in awhile, then the P rating is not going to hinder you much. Less weight, better MPG etc......
If you like the trail as much as possible, you're going to want (need) a beefier tire. I went with the 255/75R17 even though my JK is lifted 2.5", it's a smoother ride and turning 35" tires would be too hard on the front end and the wallet.
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Signifies its primarily used for passenger cars and minivans. The sidewall are typically weaker, where as most LT tires are a little more aggressive tread and have a heavier sidewall rating.
I looked into Duratracs, as I have installed them on many different vehicles, but in that size they're a little weaker because of the 'P' rating.
I just got back from the shop with a new set of Cooper ST Maxx tires as a replacement for my 5 year old BFG Mud-Terrain tires that came on my JK.
If you're mostly on road with a little bit of trail once in awhile, then the P rating is not going to hinder you much. Less weight, better MPG etc......
If you like the trail as much as possible, you're going to want (need) a beefier tire. I went with the 255/75R17 even though my JK is lifted 2.5", it's a smoother ride and turning 35" tires would be too hard on the front end and the wallet.
I looked into Duratracs, as I have installed them on many different vehicles, but in that size they're a little weaker because of the 'P' rating.
I just got back from the shop with a new set of Cooper ST Maxx tires as a replacement for my 5 year old BFG Mud-Terrain tires that came on my JK.
If you're mostly on road with a little bit of trail once in awhile, then the P rating is not going to hinder you much. Less weight, better MPG etc......
If you like the trail as much as possible, you're going to want (need) a beefier tire. I went with the 255/75R17 even though my JK is lifted 2.5", it's a smoother ride and turning 35" tires would be too hard on the front end and the wallet.
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LT235/80R17 - $212 per
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....7WDT&tab=Specs
vs.
P-Rated 255/75R17 - $160 per
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....=45-69212208-2