Got Me Some Goodyear Duratrac's

[Deleted member 995608]

Swapped the the OE tires yesterday. Got a whopping 30,960 miles out of them before showing thread.

Went with stock size LT 275/70R18. Despite the aggressive tread, they do not hum like an true M/T does. They ride nice and don't wander on the hwy.

Probably won't get much mileage out of them, but they have the traction I need up here without going full M/T

 

[jgillott]

You are going to like them. We have a studded set on our 04.5 during snow plowing season. They have held up to 3 seasons of abuse.

 

[Killer223]

When i was in Discount for the 4th tire sale, i was talking to 2 guys, one with a duramax and the other with a 04 cummins both said he got over 50K on the duratracs. i don't have personal experience with them, but it's hopeful. i ended up with the wrangler adventure kevlar, as they were take off and only 180 a tire.

Keep us posted.

 

[JR]

You'll Definitely like them. I had a set on my 2nd gen and loved them. Surprisingly good in the snow and slush. They did wear faster than a regular A/T but that's to be expected given the design.

 

[Deleted member 995608]

So I check the air pressure today, and I'm not sure why I'm surprised they were aired up to 80psi... Guess it's been a while since I've been to a tire shop?? I aired down the front to 70 and the rears to 60 psi; much nicer ride. I'll leave them at those pressures for now to see how they wear and make adjustments if necessary.

 

[Killer223]

I run 50 front and 45 rear.

 

[Cummins12V98]

I run 50 front and 45 rear.

What tire size and load range?

 

[Killer223]

My 04 has 285-70-17 LR E,
and my 08 has 275-70-18 LR E.

 

[MarkEagleUSA]

I had 285-75-16's on my 97 Chevy and that truck was unstoppable in the snow. Fairly decent ride with little noise on the highway as well. When it's time to put new sneakers on my Ram I will certainly look into DuraTrac's.

 

[Cummins12V98]

My 04 has 285-70-17 LR E,
and my 08 has 275-70-18 LR E.

You may want to look at the weight/inflation chart for the 17's. Sounds like way too low of pressure for the front to me.

 

[Killer223]

It's discount tires standard inflation in the front, the rears they put to 70 unless otherwise requested. Rides nice, no reason to think any things wrong, if J tow, I'll inflate them.