Duratrac as a DD compared to other ATs for highway noise
08-12-2011, 01:20 PM
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Duratrac as a DD compared to other ATs for highway noise
I'm thinking about changing my tires to something that is more aggressive looking and also a bit smaller to try and recover some power. I currently have Toyo ATs 285/75/17 and i'm looking at the Duratrac 285/70/17s to replace them.
I'm only concerned about the highway noise. I had Toyo MTs for a while which was supposed to be quiet but they drove me crazy. My current Toyo ATs are nice and quiet but also suck in the snow and I hear Duratracs are great in the snow.
Any comments on highway noise comparison between Duratracs and other ATs?
Is it too much to ask a tire store if I could test drive them a couple of miles on the highway?
I'm only concerned about the highway noise. I had Toyo MTs for a while which was supposed to be quiet but they drove me crazy. My current Toyo ATs are nice and quiet but also suck in the snow and I hear Duratracs are great in the snow.
Any comments on highway noise comparison between Duratracs and other ATs?
Is it too much to ask a tire store if I could test drive them a couple of miles on the highway?
08-12-2011, 03:42 PM
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My duratracs are super quiet and smooth on the road compared to the toyo mt's I've got on my truck. The sidewall really concerns me when I'm off-road though. If I wheeled more often I don't think I'd keep the duratracs but seeing as how my jeeps a DD with occasional wheeling I'll probably keep them and get something with a stronger sidewall next go round.
08-12-2011, 03:50 PM
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I hear my Duratracs a little more, but they are bigger than my old SR-A's and stick out further AND they grip better on most surfaces, especially wet ones. I can't wait for snow with these bad boys on.
Best mod so far on my rig. Highly recommended for a DD.
Best mod so far on my rig. Highly recommended for a DD.
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08-12-2011, 04:17 PM
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wow, If they are quieter than the stock SR-A tires I am going to be extremely happy. Even roughly the same or a tad louder would be fine.
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08-12-2011, 04:24 PM
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I didnt really think the 32" MT's were loud at all...certainly not what I think of when I think of the noise that comes with a 35+ MT...but the Duratracs sure are quiet