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Duratracs vs dick cepek fc-2

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Old 12-04-2010 | 01:48 PM
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Default Duratracs vs dick cepek fc-2

I'm on the fence on which way I should go, so any feedback will be appreciated. I was going to go with the GY Duratracs 35's but most places are out of stock and according to one source,won't be available until January. The tech who is doing my lift suggested the dick cepek fc-2. I won't be doing alot of offroading, mostly mild stuff, but want something that will be good for snow as well. What are your thoughts on the FC-2's? Any other suggestions?
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Old 12-04-2010 | 01:51 PM
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I have the 35" duratracs, i love em! No snow yet in GA, so i cant answer that question. I have heard they do pretty well in snow though.
Old 12-04-2010 | 02:57 PM
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same happened to me, went to get the duratracs 2 days ago and on back order till jan. they offered a good discount on the general grabbers so thats what i went with.
Old 12-04-2010 | 02:58 PM
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I love my FC2s. Haven't had them I'm snow yet, but they r good in the rain and do well offroad for what they are.
Old 12-04-2010 | 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by hippiemiller
same happened to me, went to get the duratracs 2 days ago and on back order till jan. they offered a good discount on the general grabbers so thats what i went with.
The General Grabber AT2 or the new Red Letters?
Old 12-04-2010 | 03:08 PM
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i got the red letter ones, had the red on put on the inside. they look agressive but no siping so might not be a good winter tire, only time will tell.
Old 12-04-2010 | 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by hippiemiller
i got the red letter ones, had the red on put on the inside. they look agressive but no siping so might not be a good winter tire, only time will tell.
Sorry for the hijack!

That's the tire I am going with, in 35x12.5 18. How do you like them so far? Quiet or noisy? And, if I can ask what size you got and what you paid. Best quote I have so far is $325 shipped.

For the OP, I have no experience with the Duratracks, but my brother has run the fc 2's. He said they were good as an AT tire, but he was pretty happy to move to a more aggressive tire when they wore down.

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Old 12-04-2010 | 08:03 PM
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i got them in 33/12.50/15. they are very quiet so far. got them at 4wheelparts. they listed for $209 a tire but got them for $175.i ordered them at the store. they did seem stiff but then i checked the air pressure in them and they were at 37lbs. lowered to 32 lbs to start and that softened up the ride quite a bit.
Old 12-05-2010 | 07:32 AM
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Duratracs!

They handled the Buffalo snowstorm in 2wd.
Old 12-05-2010 | 01:08 PM
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Check out the ProComp All-Terrains. They are rated for extreme winter weather.



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