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Duratrac run small but this is crazy

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Old 08-06-2013, 11:08 AM
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Default Duratrac run small but this is crazy

I'm running 315/75/16s at about 35psi. Just reassured my tires to calibrate my flashpaq and they measured a little over 33 INCHES!!!! Jeez...

I've got about 38k miles on my tires--

Can other GYDT owners post up their tire hight??
Old 08-06-2013, 11:18 AM
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Depending on wheel width and weight of your rig, most tires measure 1"-1.5" less than the labeled size when mounted and on the ground.

Most 35s are around 34.5" unmounted and around 33.5" mounted when brand new. Some are a little taller and some are a little shorter.

Duratrac 315/75/16s are reported to be 34.6" unmounted and new, but I'd bet that actual specs vary a little.

It would not be surprising that a 35 with 38k miles would measure close to 33" if the wheel was wider than 8" and he rig was on the heavy side.
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315/70/17 DT on stock wheels measured 33.5" @ 32psi
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Yup, the 33's run small too, about 31.75. Still, amazing for what they pull me out of. I do wish they ran truer to size.
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my toyo mts only measure a 1/2 inch smaller on a 9 inch wheel with a pretty heavy rig. I think it just depends on the tire and materials used
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1-1/4 is norm mounted. Some tires more so less
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I really love the tires--but would like something a little more true to size when these are done.
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Originally Posted by stevedolce
I really love the tires--but would like something a little more true to size when these are done.
What psi is everyone running? 33-35 range?
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My 33" DT's ran about 33 1/4" at 32psi and a little bigger when I ran them at 40psi which I had to do to get the mileage above 11mpg and they rode just fine being a load E tire that was the recommended pressure! But my 35" MTR's run about 34 1/2"
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I'm running 28lbs in my KM2s. They measured about 33.8 when I had them mounted. If you want a true 35", get 37".


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