redsfan

okay update LOL: I understand that the Duratrac is a 10 Ply Tire here in Canada, so to run these I would have to keep the PSI to about 50 so the ride but be a bit more firm? The Load Range is not for a Passenger Vehicle such as what we have, but for a Half Ton, etc.

Spoke to a well known tire store up by me and they have suggested the Cooper A/T3. These come in a 5 Ply Passenger with the same sizes I am looking at. These have that more aggressive look. Have any of you heard much about these?

YJ207JK

I don't know who told you that 50 psi is required to run Duratracs or that they are a 10 ply tire but they would get eaten alive on this forum! The C Load rated Duratracs have a 2 ply side wall and a 4 ply tread wether you are in the US, Canada, or the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader training camp. JKs put the full tread on the pavement at about 30 pounds (see chalk test). Just because the tires can handle 50 lbs doesn't mean they require it. That shop must have a Cooper tire contest going. I'm in the restaurant business and we have a new best product ever every quarter. lol

grayandashleyunlimited

I just purchased a set of Hankook Dynapro Atm' s and love them. Great look and amazing ride. I purchased them from Walmart and was able to get a set of 35's for right at a grand. Here is a link to look at.
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...yp=Truck%2FSUV

redsfan

they said max load is 80 PSI but of course I don't have to run at that. They said if I do not run at 50 damage could be done to the tire, and if you google online it does say they are 10 ply, however. The Duratrac is E load rated, even listed as that on tirerac.com

warvuk

Depending on the size tire you go with they come in c, d and e ratings. What size were you looking at.

redsfan

275/65/18...talked to multiple shops here and they only come in E loads here..this has put the price up for me. The Hankook looks to have great reviews as well, only slightly cheaper and come in a P rating which is all I really need...

redsfan

they do look nice, going to see stock size this morning. However, the size I want in a P load is in production and won't be available for another 4-6 weeks...go figure

redsfan

well, I bit the bullet on stock size Hankook Dynapro ATM RF 10's...apparently these are impossible to come by in the Toronto area and are back ordered now until May. The Dealer had 1 set of stock 255/70/18's, so instead of waiting for the wider tire, I said sure why not. My fronts were pretty shot and with a storm tomorrow didn't want to chance it. I did look at the Duratrac's as they had a set for me, but the price would probably be $300 more. The tire does look great, but only comes in a 10 ply in Canada, so I would have to inflate to around 50PSI at least. This would probably have it run a bit more rough and possibly wear down a bit more I think, so I decided to pass....

The Hankook had a nice quiet soft drive so far today, and will see how it handles in snow tomorrow.
Thanks for all the tips guys!

YJ207JK

Warvuk is correct. The load ratings vary in certain sizes. Good luck with the new tires.

redsfan

yes they do, and thanks...it is possible that in the U.S. certain other load ranges are available for other sizes but not here. Saving cash for our family holidays in December anyhow so this tire should be a good choice..