Stock SR/A vs. Duratrac
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Stock SR/A vs. Duratrac
I need new tires and want to keep the stock 255/75-17 size. I could go 255/80-17 if someone talked me into it (Worse mileage? speedo accuracy?)
I am happy with the SR/A comfort / road noise. How do the Duratracs compare? I'm a highway/town driver.
I am happy with the SR/A comfort / road noise. How do the Duratracs compare? I'm a highway/town driver.
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I switched to 285/70 - 17. I feel the duratracs have a lot more traction, especially in the wet than my stock SRAs. But there is a lot more road noise. Not as bad as a mud tire, but more than a less aggressive all terrain.
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My Sr-A came off with less than 1000kms on my Jeep. Took one little ride up a dirt road and had two punctures. The same result with the SR-As on my patriot. Had a crap load of punctures with those too. Best thing you can do is get a nice AT tire. I am running BFG's on my Wrangler, and a new Kumho that's being released soon is going on my patriot.
I am running 285/70/17 using a superchips flashcal. I get within 1-2mpg of my 265 light snow tires. So really going to a 33, with calibration done is not that big of a difference.
I am running 285/70/17 using a superchips flashcal. I get within 1-2mpg of my 265 light snow tires. So really going to a 33, with calibration done is not that big of a difference.
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I love Duratracs. They are a really great tire.
Awesome in the snow and in the wet, tread life is also really good compared to a similar spec compound tire.
I run MTR's on my Jeep and Duratracs on my truck.
Awesome in the snow and in the wet, tread life is also really good compared to a similar spec compound tire.
I run MTR's on my Jeep and Duratracs on my truck.
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Stopped by my Tire place today... I asked about Duratrac and Silentarmors....
They said...
1 Silent armor in the country
14 Duratracs in the country
They are a Firestone shop and said they'd go for the Destination AT.
Thoughts?
They said...
1 Silent armor in the country
14 Duratracs in the country
They are a Firestone shop and said they'd go for the Destination AT.
Thoughts?
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I had a hard time finding the duratracs in the size I wanted, so I went with the BFG KO2s and love them. Quite ride and great in the rain. Hopefully it'll Cool off and we'll get some snow.
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I've heard nothing but the absolute best about those, but they don't come in either of the sizes I mentioned.
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I just got 285 Duratracs on my stock 17's and love them. I got the LT's so I would have the most ply tire for strength. They were pricy. I notice a slight noise increase but not bad at all and I am willing to trade that for increased traction and aggressive look.
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We use Destination ATs on our work trucks, they're actually pretty grippy tires and they have been wearing really well. They are a hard tire though and ride a bit rough. I find in the snow and ice it still leaves a bit to be desired.