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Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs Tires

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Old 09-25-2012 | 03:04 PM
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I'm putting a 4 inch lift on my 08 JK - they recommend 35 x 12.5 tire size, but i'd like to get the Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs and they don't come in 35's - does anyone know if there is a Duratracs size that would be similar / close to the 35 inch?
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A 315 is equivalent
Old 09-25-2012 | 03:23 PM
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Thank you! I'm looking at the 315/70-17 - appreciate the help.

Do you have these?
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Duratracs are a small "35." Mine only measure 33.5 installed at 27 psi. They are very wide. More like 14 inches from bulge to bulge.
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Originally Posted by Vin
Duratracs are a small "35." Mine only measure 33.5 installed at 27 psi. They are very wide. More like 14 inches from bulge to bulge.
Yeah, that happens a lot. My GY Silent Armors are supposed to be 33s, but measure around 32" mounted, at 33psi. . .
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Originally Posted by annabanana
I'm putting a 4 inch lift on my 08 JK - they recommend 35 x 12.5 tire size, but i'd like to get the Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs and they don't come in 35's - does anyone know if there is a Duratracs size that would be similar / close to the 35 inch?
You could always look at the Fierce, it's made by Kelly tire which is a subsidary of Goodyear. The tread pattern is nearly identical but it is considered a mud tire, decent price and they come in a 35.
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Depends on wheel size. If you go with 18in rims they are 325/65-18.
Youre going to have a hard time finding them however. GY isnt making them again until 2013.
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Honestly, if a tire is $50 more than another, it's sometimes worth it to get the more expensive for wearing quality and strength. Just my .02
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Good luck finding the Duratracs. I was looking about 4-5 weeks ago. 315/75/R16 No one had them, Goodyear had them on backorder. Goodyear saod it could be a few months before nay got shipped out.
Maybe they are out by now or will be in a few weeks. Just hate the idea though one day I may need to pick up another one or two and then find out they again are on backorder.

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Old 09-26-2012 | 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by powrsurg
Depends on wheel size. If you go with 18in rims they are 325/65-18.
Youre going to have a hard time finding them however. GY isnt making them again until 2013.
That's the size I've been thinking about getting as I'm also getting new 18" wheels. What kind of MPG are you getting with yours? Do yours measure as a true 35", or closer to 34"? I've got 3.73 gears and will have a 2.5" lift, but don't want to have to do much else that's often required when getting 35s+.



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