Im thinking and leaning towards the BFG AT in 275/70/17. Least likely chance to have to do any mods if I go this route.

 

I've had BFG A/T tires in the past and I'm currently running the DuraTracs on my JK. The ride is much better on the Goodyears and they're not as noisy. The DuraTrac has a more aggressive tread pattern and is working for me in rocky areas much better than the BFG's ever have.

YMMV!

 

I agree the duratrac does ride awsome as i had them on my silverado. Im just not sure if i want to go with that 285/70/17 due to the potential fact that i may have to get spacers or some other mod as opposed to if i went with the 275/70/17 BFG AT.

 

i think that the bfg in a 275 is a load range E and the duratrac is a D. I have 285s KM2s in a load range D and it rides a little stiff a 35 psi, i could not imagine riding on a E but i really like that size (275/70R17) for stock jk. Cooper makes the ST in that size in a load range C which should ride really good.

 

I've had my bfg's for about 1 1/2 years now and they are wearing super slow. It's a little annoying bc I want to get new (bigger) tires but can't justify getting rid of perfectly good tires. They are great on the road and have surprised me offroad. Granted, they're not a MT but they do really well for an AT. They're not great in mud but they're not the worst I've seen or experienced. Duratracs are a good tire but if you want something that aggressive looking just get an all out MT for the added offroad performance. Also, my buddy has the mt/r's with kevlar and they're wearing better than my other friend with duratracs. Could be luck? Idk but I'm getting kevlars next time.

 

If cost could help you make up your mind: you can join treadlightly.org and get for a $100 rebate on Goodyear tires and get $50 off a purchase of 5 from discount tire direct. I am
doing that this week. They were $263 originally now will be like $233 a tire (315/70-17). Made the difference for me.

 

The BFG ATs have an old tread design... In contrast, the Duratracs are a modern hybrid design that works better on most surfaces. Considering the BFGs are rather pricy as well, I don't think I could justify the BFGs in my mind.

There's one caveat though... You may get by without needing wheel spacers with the 275 series tires, but will almost certainly require them with 285s.

That said, if cost enters into the equation, I'd look at the Kelly Safari TSR and the Cooper S/T as well. These are the equal of the Duratrac IMHO, and cost 20% to 30% less. Kelly is a Goodyear company and Cooper makes other off road brands, such Mickey Thompson and Dick Cepek. So, these are not second rate tires...

 

I'd look at the Kelly Safari TSR and the Cooper S/T as well. These are the equal of the Duratrac IMHO, and cost 20% to 30% less. Kelly is a Goodyear company and Cooper makes other off road brands, such Mickey Thompson and Dick Cepek. So, these are not second rate tires...
The 285/70/17 Duratracs have gone up more than $50 per tire so I am looking at the Kelly Safari TSR myself ($265 Duratrac $175 TSR)

 

Bfg's are the shiznit!!!! 35k + on mine and they still have alot of tread!! Keep em rotated and your good!

 

Anymore I am going to be willing to pay the extra for the bfgs at 52 k I still have a lot of tread left on the tires. They almost look like I could get another 40k out of them and I am horrible at getting them rotated unless you count turning the key and hitting drive.