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What brands of tires are lighter?

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Old 01-29-2013, 04:06 PM
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What rim size and what load rating? More plys = more weight.
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I got my Duratracs for under $300
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Old 01-29-2013, 04:38 PM
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I just paid 265 last week for 315/70/17 duratracs at discount tire. Although they only measured out to 33.75 when mounted on the vehicle. You can negotiate at discount tire. Just make them an offer they can't refuse!
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Originally Posted by jbry311

That's fine, most of my driving is on the road with occasional trail and beach driving.
I think duratracs or km2's would be a good fit for you. Both are light, good on and off road, and will last if you take care of them
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Riddle me this:

Which tire is closest to a true 35"?
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Mickey Thompson MTZ are a very light tire. Like many 35's they measure out around 34". They are a great looking and performing tire.

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Old 01-30-2013, 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by liquidg
Mickey Thompson MTZ are a very light tire. Like many 35's they measure out around 34". They are a great looking and performing tire.

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How are they on packed snow and ice? Road noise?
Old 01-30-2013, 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by n3tfury
Riddle me this:

Which tire is closest to a true 35"?

Probably the GY MTR kevlars, they are almost as big as 37" km2's.
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Originally Posted by mstrofpuppets
How are they on packed snow and ice? Road noise?
I had Mickey's on my truck and they were awful on hard pack and ice. Was all over the highway. Noise wasn't bad but my new Duratrac's are considerably better. Personally, I would take the GY Duratrac all day over the MTZ!
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Originally Posted by mstrofpuppets
How are they on packed snow and ice? Road noise?
You need to be in 4wd and they do pretty good, otherwise the rears just sit and spin in 2wd. For a mud tire I think they do well. It was one of the deciding factors when I bought them living in Colorado. I was between MTZ and the Dura's but found to many complaints at the time about tread life and inconstant wear on Dura's so went MTZ's. Both are great tires.


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